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The new, fifth edition of
A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physician Assistants is the foremost trusted preparation resource for the PANCE and PANRE. The text features high-yield outline-format review and pretest and post-test questions based on the blueprint of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Developed and endorsed by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), this edition’s content reflects up-to-date information and has been reviewed and validated by subject matter experts working in the field.
thePoint features a question bank consisting of the pretest and post-test, offering more than 650 questions—two-thirds of them new! The 300 pretest questions and explanations of their answers also appear in the printed book.
Synopsis
This exam review book has been developed and endorsed by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). This new Fourth Edition features "high-yield" outline format review and pre- and post-test questions based on the blueprint drafted by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). The text provides balanced coverage between educational concepts and clinical practice.
A companion website features fully searchable text and a question bank offering a total of 600 pre- and post-test questions. The 300 pretest questions also appear in the book.
Synopsis
This new fourth edition features high-yield outline format review and pre- and post-test questions based on the blueprint drafted by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
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Table of Contents
Preface
Contributors
Reviewers
Acknowledgments
Pretest
Pretest Explanations
1. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
- I. Disorders of the Eyes
- II. Disorders of the Ears
- III. Disorders of the Nose, Sinus, and Throat
2. Pulmonology
- I. Infectious Disorders
- II. Neoplastic Disease
- III. Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- IV. Pleural Diseases
- V. Pulmonary Circulation
- VI. Restrictive Pulmonary Disease
- VII. Other Pulmonary Diseases
3. Cardiology
- I. Major Principles of Cardiac Care
- II. Shock
- III. Orthostasis/Postural Hypotension
- IV. Hypertension
- V. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- VI. Atherosclerotic Occlusive Disease
- VII. Ischemic Heart Disease
- VIII. Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)
- IX. Congenital Heart Anomalies
- X. Valvular Disorders
- XI. Rate and Rhythm Disorders
- XII. Conduction Disturbances
- XIII. Cardiomyopathies
- XIV. Pericardial Disorders
- XV. Infective Endocarditis
- XVI. Rheumatic Heart Disease
- XVII. Peripheral Vascular Disorders
- XVIII. Giant Cell Arteritis
- XIX. Aortic Aneurysms
4. Hematology
- I. Anemias
- II. Polycythemia Vera
- III. Malignancies
- IV. Bleeding Disorders
- V. Thrombotic Disorders and Hypercoagulable Condition
5. Gastroenterology
- I. Diseases of the Esophagus
- II. Diseases of the Stomach
- III. Diseases of the Small Intestine and Colon
- IV. Diseases of the Rectum and Anus
- V. Appendicitis
- VI. Diseases of the Pancreas
- VII. Diseases of the Biliary Tract
- VIII. Diseases of the Liver
- IX. Hernias
- X. Nutritional Deficiencies
- XI. Nutritional Deficiencies
- XII. Metabolic Disorders
6. Nephrology and Urology
- I. Renal Failure
- II. Glomerulonephropathies
- III. Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
- IV. Nephrolithiasis
- V. Disorders of Salt and Water
- VI. Electrolyte Disorders
- VII. Acid-Base Disorders
- VIII. Urinary Tract Infection
- IX. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- X. Incontinence
- XI. Neoplasms of the Urinary Tract
- XII. Male Reproductive Disorders
7. Gynecology
- I. Menstrual Disorders
- II. Uterine Disorders
- III. Ovarian Disorders
- IV. Cervical Dysplasia and Neoplasia
- V. Vaginal and Vulvar Disorders
- VI. Breast Disorders
- VII. Contraceptive Methods
- VIII. Infertility
- IX. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
8. Obstetrics
- I. Routine Prenatal Care and Prenatal Diagnostic Testing
- II. Complications of Pregnancy
- III. Labor and Delivery
- IV. Puerperium
9. Rheumatology and Orthopaedics (Musculoskeletal System)
- I. Arthritis/Rheumatologic Conditions
- II. Bone and Joint Disorders
- III. Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains, and Strains
- IV. Disorders of the Head and Neck
- V. Disorders of the Shoulder and Upper Extremity
- VI. Disorders of the Back
- VII. Disorders of the Hip and Lower Extremity
10. Endocrinology
- I. Thyroid Disorders
- II. Parathyroid Disorders
- III. Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
- IV. Adrenal Disorders
- V. Pituitary Disorders
- VI. Other Endocrine Disorders
11. Neurology
- I. Cerebrovascular Disease
- II. Seizure Disorders
- III. Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- IV. Dementia
- V. Headache
- VI. Movement Disorders
- Abbreviated table of contents