A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physician Assistants

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