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500 USMLE-style questions and answers provide an unbeatable way to assess your physical diagnosis skills for the USMLE Step 2 CK 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "The audience is by definition American medical students preparing for the examinations, but there is definite benefit for other physician assistant and nurse practitioner students as well. I would...
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500 USMLE-style questions and answers provide an unbeatable way to assess your physical diagnosis skills for the USMLE Step 2 CK 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "The audience is by definition American medical students preparing for the examinations, but there is definite benefit for other physician assistant and nurse practitioner students as well. I would add that there is utility for every medical school faculty member to review in designing their teaching goals for the students....For the intended audience, this is a high value preparation book."--Doody's Review Service PreTest Physical Diagnosis delivers 500 questions with complete but concise explanations of both correct and incorrect answer options. In order to simulate the USMLE Step 2 CK test-taking experience, the book is composed entirely of clinical vignette style questions and clinical images. The questions are referenced to major texts and seminal articles to assist you in further research. This is the perfect resource for students transitioning from didactice to critical years. Features Addresses the core competencies for understanding physical diagnosis Student tested and reviewed for maximum simulation of the USMLE and course exams Complements other review material and works in conjunction with larger course books Portable size makes it perfect for study on the go The content you need to ace the USMLE Step 2CK: Section I - The Systems; Dermatology, HEENT, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Endocrinology, Hematology/Oncology, Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Section II - Miscellaneous Topics: Geriatrics, Infectious Disease, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics and Neonatology, Bonus Chapter: Top TEN toughest Physcial Diagnosis Questions; High Yield FactsWritten by authorities in Diagnosis, Physical Diagnosis PreTest Self Assessment and Review, Seventh Edition (PreTest Clinical Medicine) by Lisa Bernstein provides an excellent foundation for Diagnosis studies. Lisa Bernstein's style is excellently suited towards Diagnosis studies, and will teach students the material clearly without overcomplicating the subject. What's more, the text is available in the Paperback format shown above (ISBN 9780071633017), as well as a number of other formats. As of August 2010, this revision raises the bar for Physical Diagnosis PreTest Self Assessment and Review, Seventh Edition (PreTest Clinical Medicine)'s high standard of excellence, making sure that it stays one of the foremost Diagnosis studies textbooks