Chest Radiology: PreTest Self- Assessment and Review (Pretest Clinical Science) - Softcover

Ali, Juzar; Summer, Warren G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071359591 ISBN 13: 9780071359597

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical, 2001

Synopsis

Now updated to reflect the USMLE Step 2 exams with greater emphasis on case presentations and diagnostic skills. New editions features approximately 400 new clinical vignettes with 500 accompanying questions. With expanded answers reference to leading textbooks or journal articles.

The ideal study tool for students preparing to take Step 2 of the UMSLE. 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.

About this title

About the Authors

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine Section of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Louisiana State Universoty Health Sciences Center New Orleans, LA

Howard A. Bucchner Professor and Section Chief Director, Pulmonary Services Chief, Pulmonary Services Section of Pummonary/Critical Care Medicine Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, LA

From the Back Cover

*120 USMLE-type questions *Targets what you really need to know *Student-tested and reviewed

PreTest® is the medical student's most dynamic weapon for mastering the USMLE Step 2.
*Designed to simulate radiology exam questions
*Double-checked by recently tested students
*Mimics the real exam, question by question

PreTest is the closest you can get to seeing the test before you take it.

This one-of-a-kind test prep guide helps you:

*Learn to correctly interpret chest films
*Get to know material likely to be tested on the exam
*Practice with 120 multiple-choice questions correlated to chest x-rays films
*Build confidence, skills, and knowledge

There are plenty of answers out there. But only PreTest® delivers USMLE-type questions, in USMLE format.

Open this PreTest for:

*120 board-type questions
*Concise discussions of commonly seen chest films
*Best prep there is for radiology portion of USMLE Step 2

Great for course review and clinical rotations, too! Radiology: PreTest asks the right questions so you'll know the right answers. Open it and start learning what's on the test.

"This will really help with the expanded diagnostic sections." --a medical student preparing for the USMLE Step 2

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071359591
• ISBN 13: 9780071359597
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 350