Step-Up to USMLE Step 2 CK

Description:

Now includes Step 2 practice Questions and Answers, with explanations, for each chapter!   Current, concise, and easy to use, the updated fifth edition of Step-Up to USMLE Step 2 CK makes essential information engaging and retainable, delivering the perfect exam prep for today’s busy medical student.   Access just what you need to ace the USMLE Step 2 CK and make a confident transition to clinical practice with this high-yield, system-based review. This updated fifth edition of Step-Up to USMLE Step 2 CK helps you quickly memorize essential information and gives you the realistic test-taking practice to succeed. Full-color illustrations, “Quick Hits,” and mnemonics clarify must-know information on causes, risk factors, history and physical exam, lab studies and radiology, treatment, and complications for the most common diseases and disorders. USMLE-style study questions for each chapter mimic those found on the Step 2 exams, accompanied by complete explanations for maximum comprehension and test preparation.

Table of Contents:

1 CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS

I Rapid Review

II Hypertension

III Dyslipidemia

IV Ischemic Heart Disease

V Arrhythmias

VI Heart Failure

VII Cardiomyopathies

VIII Valvular Diseases

IX Pericardial Diseases

X Myocardial Infections

XI Shock

XII Vascular Diseases

Chapter 1: Multiple Choice Questions

2 GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS

I Oral and Esophageal Conditions

II Gastrointestinal Infections

III Gastric Conditions

IV Intestinal Conditions

V Pancreatic Disorders

VI Biliary Disorders

VII Hepatic Disorders

Chapter 2: Multiple Choice Questions

3 HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY

I Anemias

II Genetic Disorders of Hemoglobin

III Leukocyte Disorders and Hypersensitivity

IV Clotting Disorders

V Hematologic Infections

VI Hematologic Neoplastic Conditions

VII Oncologic Therapy

Chapter 3: Multiple Choice Questions

4 SELECTED TOPICS IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE, CRITICAL CARE, AND SURGERY

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

I Accidents and Injury

II Toxicology

III Cardiovascular Emergencies

IV Traumatology

V Abuse and Sexual Assault

BASIC CRITICAL CARE

I Issues in the Intensive Care Unit

II Hemodynamic Stability

BASIC SURGICAL CONCERNS

I Pre- and Postoperative Issues

II Surgical Emergencies

III Transplantation

Chapter 4: Multiple Choice Questions

5 MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

I Common Adult Orthopedic Conditions

II Spine

III Metabolic Bone Diseases

IV Infection

V Rheumatologic Diseases

VI Neoplasms

Chapter 5: Multiple Choice Questions

6 PULMONARY DISORDERS

I Measures of Pulmonary Function

II Respiratory Infections

III Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

IV Obstructive Airway Diseases

V Respiratory Neoplasms

VI Interstitial Lung Diseases and Other Lung Diseases

VII Vascular and Thromboembolic Pulmonary Conditions

VIII Pleural Diseases

IX Sleep Apnea

X Pulmonary Surgical Concerns

Chapter 6: Multiple Choice Questions

7 GENITOURINARY DISORDERS

I Disorders of the Kidney

II Glomerular Diseases

III Renal Failure

IV Acid–Base Disorders

V Electrolyte Disorders

VI Bladder and Ureteral Disorders

VII Male Reproduction

Chapter 7: Multiple Choice Questions

8 ENDOCRINE DISORDERS

I Disorders of Glucose Metabolism

II Thyroid Disorders

III Parathyroid Disorders

IV Pituitary and Hypothalamic Disorders

V Adrenal Disorders

VI Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN)

Chapter 8: Multiple Choice Questions

9 DERMATOLOGY

I Infections

II Inflammatory Skin Conditions

III Bullous Diseases

IV Neoplasms

V Plastic Surgery

Chapter 9: Multiple Choice Questions

10 PEDIATRICS

I Pediatric Cardiology

II Pediatric Pulmonary Concerns

III Pediatric GI Disorders

IV Pediatric Genitourinary Concerns

V Pediatric Endocrine Concerns

VI Pediatric Hematologic and Oncologic Concerns (Not Addressed in Other Sections)

VII Pediatric Neurologic Issues

VIII Pediatric Orthopedics

IX Development and Health Supervision

X Immune Disorders

XI Genetic Disorders (Chromosomal Pathology)

XII Pediatric Infectious Disorders

XIII Pediatric Psychiatric Disorders

Chapter 10: Multiple Choice Questions

11 NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS

I Normal Neurologic and Neurovascular Function

II Neurologic Infection

III Headache

IV Cerebrovascular and Hemorrhagic Diseases

V Seizure Disorders

VI Degenerative Neurologic Disorders

VII Peripheral Motor and Neuromuscular Disorders

VIII Neoplasms

IX Sleep and Loss of Consciousness

X Ophthalmology

XI Audiovestibular Disorders

XII Dementia and Delirium

Chapter 11: Multiple Choice Questions

12 GYNECOLOGIC AND BREAST DISORDERS

I Menstrual Physiology

II Contraception

III Menstrual Disorders and Issues

IV Common Gynecologic Infections

V Sexually Transmitted Infections

VI Gynecologic Neoplasms

VII Disorders of the Vulva and Vagina

VIII Disorders of the Breast

Chapter 12: Multiple Choice Questions

13 OBSTETRICS

I Normal Pregnancy Physiology

II Assessment of Gestational Age

III Prenatal Care

IV Medical Complications of Pregnancy

V Obstetric Complications of Pregnancy

VI Labor and Delivery

VII Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

Chapter 13: Multiple Choice Questions

14 PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

I Psychotic Disorders

II Mood Disorders

III Anxiety Disorders

IV Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

V Stress- and Trauma-Related Disorders

VI Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

VII Eating Disorders

VIII Personality Disorders

IX Substance Abuse

Chapter 14: Multiple Choice Questions

15 EPIDEMIOLOGY AND ETHICS

I Research Studies

II Biostatistics

III Ethics

Chapter 15: Multiple Choice Questions

Index