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9781405103558

Blueprints Notes & Cases— Behavioral Science and Epidemiology

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    9781405103558

  • ISBN10:

    1405103558

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2003-03-11
  • Publisher: LWW
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Summary

If you are wondering how the anatomy principles you are studying will apply to real life patients, Blueprints Notes & Cases - Behavioral Science and Epidemiology has just what you need - basic science concepts tied to clinical cases! This book offers high-yield, concise basic science content presented in a logical template. Each topic features a case presentation followed by thought questions and a basic science review. Thumbnails and key points provide a quick review of the essential information. Multiple-choice questions at the end of each case allow you to test your knowledge. Use during your coursework to aid in understanding application of principles, then review again as you prep for exams. Perfect for medical students -- physician assistants, nurse practitioners and related health professionals will also find Blueprints Notes & Cases valuable.

Author Biography

Judith Neugroschl, MD: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York Jennifer Hoblyn, MB, MMSci, MRCPsych, MPH: Stanford University, School of Medicine, California Christie del Castillo, MD: Class of 2003, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine Aaron B. Caughey, MD, MPP, MPH: University of California, San Francisco; University of California, Berkeley

Table of Contents

Reviewers vi
Preface vii
Acknowledgments viii
Abbreviations ix
Normal Range of Laboratory Values xiii
I. Behavioral Science
Developmental Milestones
3(3)
Developmental Stages
6(3)
Sexual Development
9(4)
Depression in Pregnancy
13(3)
Psychopharmacology
16(3)
Psychometric Testing
19(3)
Learning Theory
22(3)
Defense Mechanisms
25(4)
Sleep
29(3)
Suicide Attempt
32(3)
Grief and Bereavement
35(3)
Death and Dying
38(3)
Doctor-Patient Communication
41(4)
Abuse
45(3)
Aggression
48(4)
Capacity
52(3)
The Mental Status Exam
55(4)
Eating Disorders
59(4)
Obesity
63(8)
Answer Key
67(4)
II. Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, and Psychopathology
Depression
71(4)
Bipolar Disorder: Etiology and Epidemiology
75(3)
Bipolar Disorder: Management and Treatment
78(3)
Anxiety Disorders
81(4)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
85(3)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
88(4)
Panic
92(4)
Delirium
96(3)
Dementia
99(5)
Personality Disorders
104(5)
Factitious Disorder
109(3)
Schizophrenia: Symptoms and Differential
112(3)
Schizophrenia: Biology and Pharmacology
115(4)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
119(3)
Alcoholism
122(4)
Opioid Drug Abuse and Dependence
126(4)
Altered Mental Status and Drug Intoxication
130(4)
Nicotine Addiction and Smoking Cessation
134(4)
Mental Retardation
138(4)
Brain Lobe Functions
142(7)
Answer Key
146(3)
III. Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Health Policy
Descriptive Statistics
149(3)
Comparing Two or More Groups
152(3)
Screening Tests
155(4)
Study Designs
159(3)
Medical-Legal Issues
162(3)
Health Insurance
165(3)
Health Plans
168(5)
Answer Key
171(2)
Answers 173(22)
Index 195

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