Contributors

Faculty Reviewers

Preface

Acknowledgments

How to Contribute

SECTION 1  GUIDE TO THE USMLE STEP 2 CS

  Introduction

  USMLE Step 2 CS--The Basics

  Preparing for the Step 2 CS

  Test-Day Tips

  First Aid for the IMG

  Supplement--The USMLE Step 2 CS Travel Guide

SECTION 2  THE PATIENT ENCOUNTER

  Introduction

  Doorway Information

  Taking the History

  The Physical Exam

  Closure

  How to Interact with Special Patients

  Challenging Questions and Situations

  Counseling

  The Patient Note

SECTION 3  MINICASES

  Headache

  Confusion/Memory Loss

  Loss of Vision

  Depressed Mood

  Psychosis

  Dizziness

  Loss of Consciousness

  Numbness/Weakness

  Fatigue and Sleepiness

  Night Sweats

  Insomnia

  Sore Throat

  Cough/Shortness of Breath

  Chest Pain

  Palpitations

  Weight Loss

  Weight Gain

  Dysphagia

  Neck Mass

  Nausea/Vomiting

  Abdominal Pain

  Constipation/Diarrhea

  Upper GI Bleeding

  Blood in Stool

  Hematuria

  Other Urinary Symptoms

  Erectile Dysfunction

  Amenorrhea

  Vaginal Bleeding

  Vaginal Discharge

  Dyspareunia

  Abuse

  Joint/Limb Pain

  Low Back Pain

  Child with Fever

  Child with GI Symptoms

  Child with Red Eye

  Child with Short Stature

  Behavioral Problems in Childhood

SECTION 4  PRACTICE CASES

  Case 1  46-Year-Old Man with Chest Pain

  Case 2  57-Year-Old Man with Bloody Urine

  Case 3  51-Year-Old Man with Back Pain

  Case 4  25-Year-Old Man Presents Following Motor Vehicle Accident

  Case 5  28-Year-Old Woman Presents with Positive Pregnancy Test

  Case 6  10-Year-Old Girl with New-Onset Diabetes

  Case 7  74-Year-Old Man with Right Arm Pain

  Case 8  56-Year-Old Man Presents for Diabetes Follow-up

  Case 9  25-Year-Old Woman Presents Following Sexual Assault

  Case 10  35-Year-Old Woman with Calf Pain

  Case 11  62-Year-Old Man with Hoarseness

  Case 12  67-Year-Old Woman with Neck Pain

  Case 13  48-Year-Old Woman with Abdominal Pain

  Case 14  35-Year-Old Woman with Headaches

  Case 15  36-Year-Old Woman with Menstrual Problems

  Case 16  28-Year-Old Woman with Pain During Sex

  Case 17  75-Year-Old Man with Hearing Loss

  Case 18  5-Day-Old Boy with Jaundice

  Case 19  7-Month-Old Boy with Fever

  Case 20  26-Year-Old Man with Cough

  Case 21  52-Year-Old Woman with Jaundice

  Case 22  53-Year-Old Man with Dizziness

  Case 23  33-Year-Old Woman with Knee Pain

  Case 24  31-Year-Old Man with Heel Pain

  Case 25  18-Month-Old Girl with Fever

  Case 26  54-Year-Old Woman with Cough

  Case 27  61-Year-Old Man with Fatigue

  Case 28  54-Year-Old Man Presents for Hypertension Follow-up

  Case 29  20-Year-Old Woman with Sleeping Problems

  Case 30  2-Year-Old Girl with Noisy Breathing

  Case 31  21-Year-Old Woman with Abdominal Pain

  Case 32  65-Year-Old Woman with Forgetfulness and Confusion

  Case 33  46-Year-Old Man with Fatigue

  Case 34  32-Year-Old Woman with Fatigue

  Case 35  27-Year-Old Man with Visual Hallucinations

  Case 36  32-Year-Old Man Presents for PreempIoyment Physical

  Case 37  55-Year-Old Man with Bloody Stool

  Case 38  66-Year-Old Man with Tremor

  Case 39  30-Year-Old Woman with Weight Gain

  Case 40  6-Month-Old Girl with Diarrhea

  Case 41  8-Year-Old Boywith Bed-Wetting

  Case 42  11-Month-Old Girl with Seizures

  Case 43  21-Year-Old Man with Sore Throat

  Case 44  49-Year-Old Man with Loss of Consciousness

SECTION 5  TOP-RATED REVIEW RESOURCES

  How to Use the Database

Appendix

Index

About the Authors