Chest radiology PreTest self-assessment and review

• Main Authors: Ali, Juzar (Author), Summer, Warren R. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Boston McGraw Hill 2001
• Subjects: Radiography, Thoracic > examination questions
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• Item Description: "PreTest USMLE Step 2"--Cover
• Physical Description: xi, 311 pages illustrations 22 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 311) and index.
• ISBN: 9780071359597; 0071359591; 0071181989 (International edition)

This book is now updated to reflect the USMLE Step 2 exams with greater emphasis on case presentations and diagnostic skills. The new edition features approximately 400 new clinical vignettes with 500 accompanying questions. It contains expanded answers with reference to leading textbooks or journal articles. It is the ideal study tool for students preparing to take Step 2 of the UMSLE. It presents 75 clinical cases for review, accompanied by x-rays and CT scans. Each case is followed by two to three multiple-choice questions designed to test student's understanding of clinical and pathological topics. The PreTest also shows how to read x-rays and CT scans from a clinician's point of view and provides algorithms to aid in differential diagnosis. Clinical Pearls and algorithms promote accurate patient diagnosis and management skills