First aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS

by Bhushan, Vikas Le, Tao Martin, L. David Shahin, Fadi Abu Sheikh-Ali, Mae

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This preparation guide for the Clinical Skills Exam (CSE) includes the most frequently tested patient cases, discussions of each case, as well as test-taking strategies and must-know facts. The CSE will be mandatory for all U.S. and Canadian medical school graduates beginning with the class of 2005 and is currently mandatory for all international medical graduates seeking U.S. medical certification.

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Full title :First aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS / Tao Le, Vikas Bhushan, Fadi Abu Shahin, Mae Sheikh-Ali, L. David Martin.

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Publication Date:©2004.

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Publisher(s):McGraw-Hill
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2004.

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Includes index.

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Description:280 pages : : illustrations ; : 28 cm

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ISBN:007142184X, 9780071421843
oclc:ocn969570300
LC Classification:RC66
Dewey Decimal:610/.76

Sect. I. Guide to the USMLE step 2 CS -- USMLE step 2 CS -- the basics -- Preparing for the step 2 CS -- Test-day tips -- First aid for the IMG -- Sect. II. The encounter -- Doorway information -- Taking the history -- The physical exam -- Closure -- How to interact with special patients -- Challenging questions and situations -- The patient note -- Sect. III. Minicases -- Headache -- Confusion/memory loss -- Dizziness -- Loss of consciousness -- Numbness/weakness -- Fatigue and sleepiness -- Sore throat -- Cough/shortness of breath -- Chest pain -- Palpitations -- Weight loss -- Weight gain -- Dysphagia -- Nausea/vomiting -- Abdominal pain -- Constipation/diarrhea -- Upper GI bleeding -- Blood in stool -- Hematuria -- Other urinary symptoms -- Erectile dysfunction -- Amenorrhea -- Vaginal bleeding -- Vaginal discharge -- Dyspareunia -- Abuse -- Joint/limb pain -- Low back pain -- Child with fever -- Sect. IV. Practice cases.

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