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.

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