Rapid Review USMLE Step 2

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Mosby Elsevier, 2007 - Medical - 412 pages
This new volume in the Rapid Review Series concisely summarizes all of the high-yield material covered on the USMLE Step 2 Exam. Ideal for quick-reference, it emphasizes presentation, diagnosis, and treatment, with the salient features of each disease summarized in less than one page. 100 USMLE-style questions with detailed rationales are included in the print book, and each book provides a unique pincode for on line access of an additional 250 questions, which are delivered on a platform with the look and feel of the actual USMLE Step 2 exam, with both practice and exam modes, and with detailed analysis of performance to evaluate strong/weak areas of study.
    Features concise, consistent overviews on scientific concepts and mechanisms of disease - history and physical exams - laboratory and diagnostic studies - formulating diagnoses - evaluating the severity of problems - and patient management.
  • Supplies complete, detailed answers for every question along with detailed discussions of the correct and incorrect options.
  • Includes 100 USMLE-style questions in print and an additional 250 questions through an on line testing platform that 1) mimics the actual board exam 2) allows both tutorial and timed-test modes and 3) provides feedback on which areas require further study.
  • Reflects a comprehensive, up-to-date representation of the topics currently covered on the exam.
  • Includes STUDENT CONSULT access to the full text, integration links, etc.
  • Offers high-yield margin notes that identify need-to-know information at a glance.
  • Provides a quick-reference table of common lab values.

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Contents

Contents Chapter 1 Cardiology
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Emergency Medicine Topics
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Endocrinology
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TitleRapid Review USMLE Step 2
Rapid review series
AuthorMichael William Lawlor
Editionillustrated
PublisherMosby Elsevier, 2007
Original fromthe University of California
DigitizedJul 1, 2011
ISBN0323029639, 9780323029636
Length412 pages
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Medical / Internal Medicine
Medical / Test Preparation & Review
  
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