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Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physicians Assistants : Published in Collaboration with AAPA and APAP

by: Zarbock, Sarah F.

Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physicians Assistants : Published in Collaboration with AAPA and APAP

by: Zarbock, Sarah F.

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9780683303674
ISBN 10:
0683303678
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 06/01/1999
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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Published in collaboration with Association of Physician Assistant Programs and The American Academy of Physician Assistants. Exam preparation text/CD-ROM for PA students and practicing clinicians seeking recertification. Sample exam, consisting of over 360 questions and explanations, reflects an actual NCCPA exam. Softcover. DNLM: Physicians Assistants examination questions.

Preface

xiii

(2)

Acknowledgments

(2)

Test-Taking Strategies

xvii

1. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

(11)

Nancy Warik

I. Disorders of the Eyes

(6)

II. Disorders of the Ears

(2)

III. Disorders of the Nose, Sinus, and Throat

(3)

2. Pulmonology

(12)

Patricia A. Francis

I. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

(1)

II. Asthma

(1)

III. Bronchiectasis

(1)

IV. Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

(1)

V. Pleural Diseases

(2)

VI. Pulmonary Neoplasms

(1)

VII. Diffuse Interstitial Lung Disease

(1)

VIII. Pneumoconioses

(1)

IX. Sarcoidosis

(1)

X. Kyphoscoliosis

(1)

XI. Pulmonary Embolism

(1)

XII. Infections

(2)

XIII. Sleep Apnea

(2)

3. Cardiology

(25)

Stan Willenbring

Rebecca Lovell Scott

I. Major Principles of Cardiac Care

(1)

II. Shock

(1)

III. Hypertension

(2)

IV. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

(1)

V. Atherosclerosis

(1)

VI. Ischemic Heart Disease

(1)

VII. Myocardial Infarction (MI)

(2)

VIII. Congenital Heart Anomalies

(2)

IX. Valve Disorders

(1)

X. Arrhythmias

(3)

XI. Conduction Disturbances

(2)

XII. Cardiomyopathies

(4)

XIII. Pericardial Disorders

(1)

XIV. Infective Endocarditis

(1)

XV. Peripheral Vascular Disorders

(2)

XVI. Pulmonary Embolus (PE)

(1)

XVII. Aortic Aneurysms

(2)

4. Hematology

(16)

Rebecca Lovell Scott

I. Anemias

(5)

II. Polycythemia Vera

(1)

III. Malignancies

(3)

IV. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

(2)

V. Bleeding Disorders

(3)

VI. Thrombotic Disorders and Hypercoagulable Conditions

(1)

VII. Ill-Defined Presentations

(2)

5. Gastroenterology

(16)

Susan LeLacheur

I. Diseases of the Esophagus

(2)

II. Diseases of the Stomach

(3)

III. Diseases of the Small Intestine

(3)

IV. Diseases of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus

(2)

V. Diseases of the Appendix and Pancreas

(2)

VI. Diseases of the Biliary Tract

(1)

VII. Diseases of the Liver

(2)

VIII. Other Gastrointestinal Diseases

(2)

6. Nephrology and Urology

(24)

Robert J. McNellis

I. Renal Failure

(2)

II. Glomerulonephropathies

(2)

III. Nephrolithiasis

(1)

IV. Electrolyte Disorders

(4)

V. Acid-Base Disorders

(2)

VI. Renovascular Disease

(1)

VII. Urinary Tract Infection

(3)

VIII. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

(1)

IX. Obstructive Uropathy

(1)

X. Neoplasm

(1)

XI. Male Reproductive Disorders

(7)

7. Gynecology

105

(10)

Rebecca Lovell Scott

I. Menstrual Disorders

105

(2)

II. Uterine Disorders

107

(1)

III. Ovarian Disorders

108

(1)

IV. Cervical Dysplasia and Neoplasia

109

(1)

V. Infertility

110

(1)

VI. Infectious Disease

110

(3)

VII. Breast Disorders

113

(2)

8. Obstetrics

115

(17)

Jo Hanna Friend D'Epiro

I. Routine Preconception and Prenatal Care

115

(4)

II. Complications of Pregnancy

119

(7)

III. Labor and Delivery

126

(4)

IV. Puerperium

130

(2)

9. Rheumatology and Orthopedics

132

(16)

Eunice E. Gunneson

I. Arthritis

132

(4)

II. Bone and Connective Tissue Disorders

136

(4)

III. Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains, and Strains

140

(2)

IV. Disorders of the Neck, Shoulder, and Upper Extremity

142

(3)

V. Disorders of the Back and Lower Extremity

145

(3)

10. Endocrinology

148

(11)

Rebecca Lovell Scott

I. Thyroid Disorders

148

(2)

II. Parathyroid Disorders

150

(1)

III. Diabetes Mellitus

151

(2)

IV. Adrenal Disorders

153

(1)

V. Other Endocrine Disorders

154

(2)

VI. Nutritional Problems

156

(3)

11. Neurology

159

(20)

William H. Marquardt

I. Cerebrovascular Disease

159

(1)

II. Seizure Disorders

160

(1)

III. Multiple Sclerosis

161

(1)

IV. Dementia

162

(1)

V. Primary Headache

163

(1)

VI. Movement Disorders

164

(3)

VII. Peripheral Neural Disorders

167

(2)

VIII. Central Nervous System Infection

169

(2)

IX. Pain Syndromes

171

(2)

X. Neuromuscular Disorders

173

(2)

XI. Central Nervous System Trauma

175

(1)

XII. Primary Central Nervous System Neoplasms

176

(1)

XIII. Sleep Disorders

177

(2)

12. Psychiatry

179

(14)

Francis J. Winn, Jr.

Charles C. Lewis

I. Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders in the United States

179

(1)

II. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

179

(2)

III. Mood Disorders

181

(2)

IV. Anxiety Disorders

183

(4)

V. Eating Disorders

187

(1)

VI. Substance Abuse Disorders

187

(1)

VII. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD)

188

(1)

VIII. Abuse and Neglect

189

(2)

IX. Rape Crises

191

(1)

X. Uncomplicated Bereavement

192

(1)

13. Dermatology

193

(12)

Edward D. Huechtker

Pamela D. Bailey

I. Diagnosis of Dermatologic Conditions

193

(2)

II. Skin Infections

195

(4)

III. Neoplasms of the Skin

199

(2)

IV. Systemic Diseases That Affect the Skin

201

(3)

V. Burns and Open Wounds

204

(1)

Comprehensive Examination

205

(72)

Index

277

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Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physicians Assistants : Published in Collaboration with AAPA and APAP

Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physicians Assistants : Published in Collaboration with AAPA and APAP

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0683303678

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0683303678

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