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1.1 Diagnostic aids for history and physical exam 1.2 Admission orders 1.3 Progress notes 1.4 Discharge summary 1.5 Pronouncing death while on call 1.6 Data evaluation A. Grams stain procedure B. Classification of bacteria based on Grams stain and morphology C. Evaluation of urine sediment D. Diagnostic imaging sediment E. Diagnostic imaging F. Pulmonary artery catheter data interpretation
3.1 Angina pectoris 3.2 Acute coronary syndromes 3.3 Valvular heart disease A. Mitral stenosis B. Mitral regurgitation C. Mitral valve prolapse D. Aortic stenosis E. Aortic regurgitation 3.4 Congestive heart failure 3.5 Cardiogenic pulmonary edema 3.6 Cardiomyopathies A. Dilated (congestive) cardiomyopathy B. Restrictive cardiomyopathy C. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 3.7 Myocarditis 3.8 Pericarditis 3.9 Arrhythmias A. Supraventricular arrhythmias B. AV conduction defects C. Ventricular arrhythmias 3.10 Cardiac pacemakers 3.11 Lipid disorders 3.12 Hypertension
Chapter 4: Dermatology
4.1 Classification based on initial appearance 4.2 Herpes zoster 4.3 Tinea cruris and tinea corporis 4.4 Rosacea 4.5 Pityarisis rosea 4.6 Eythema multiforme 4.7 Scabies 4.8 Pediculosis 4.9 Basal cell carcinoma 4.10 Squamous cell carcinoma 4.11 Melanoma 4.12 Cutaneous manifestations to internal malignancy 4.13 Fever and rash
Chapter 5: Endocrinology
5.1 Diabetes mellitus 5.2 Diabetic ketoacidosis 5.3 Hyperosmolar coma 5.4 Hypoglycemia 5.5 Anterior pituitary disorders A. Hypopituitarism B. Anterior pituitary hypersecretion secondary to pituitary neoplasms 5.6 Fluid homeostasis disorders A. Diabetes insipidus B. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion 5.7 Thyroid disorders A. Interpretation of thyroid function studies B .Hyperthyroidism C. Hypothyroidism D. Thyroiditis E. Evaluation of thyroid nodule 5.8 Calcium hemostasis disorders A .Hypercalcemia B. Hypocalcemia 5.9 Adrenal gland disorders A. Cushings syndrome B .Primary adrenocortical insufficiency C .Disorders of mineralocorticoid secretion 5.10 Pheochromocytoma 5.11 Carcinoid syndrome 5.12 Multiple endocrine neoplasia
7.1 Approach to the patient with anemia 7.2 Microcytic anemia 7.3 Normocytic ane 7.4 Macrocytic anemia 7.5 Acute leukemia 7.6 Chronic lymphocytic leukemia 7.7 Chronic myelogenous leukemia 7.8 Hairy cell leukemia 7.9 Myelodysplastic syndromes 7.10 Hodgkins disease 7.11 Non-Hodgkins lymphoma 7.12 Multiple myeloma 7.13 Polycythemia vera 7.14 Platelet disorders A. Thrombocytopenia B. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura C. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura D. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia 7.15 Disseminated intravascular coagulation 7.16 Carcinoma of the breast 7.17 Carcinoma of the colon 7.18 Carcinoma of the lung 7.19 Thyroid carcinoma A. Papillary carcinoma B. Follicular carcinoma C. Anaplastic carcinoma D. Medullary carcinoma 7.20 Cerebral neoplasms 7.21 Prostate cancer
Chapter 8 Infectious Diseases
8.1 Principles of antibiotic use 8.2 Empiric antibiotic therapy 8.3 Infections in the immunocompromised host 8.4 Bacteremia and sepsis 8.5 Fever of unknown origin 8.6 Pneumonia 8.7 Tuberculosis 8.8 Bacterial meningitis 8.9 Infective endocarditis 8.10 Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome A. The asymptomatic HIV-infected patient B. Treatment of symptomatic patient with HIV-defining illness (AIDS) 8.11 Cellulitis 8.12 Infectious arthritis 8.13 Septic bursitis 8.14 Lyme disease 8.15 Osteomyelitis 8.16 Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis 8.17 Urinary tract infections 8.18 Prostatitis 8.19 Treatment guidelines for selected sexually transmitted diseases A. Diseases characterized by genital ulcers B. Syphilis C. Urethritis D. Mucopurulent cervicitis E. Gonococcal infections F. Diseases characterized by vaginal discharge G. Pelvic inflammatory disease H. Epididymitis I. Genital warts
Chapter 9: Nephrology
9.1 Renal failure 9.2 Disorders of sodium homeostasis A. Hyponatremia B. Hypernatremia 9.3 Disorders of potassium homeostasis A. Hypokalemia B. Hyperkalemia 9.4 Disorders of magnesium metabolism A. Hypomagnesemia B. Hypermagnesemia 9.5 Disorders of phosphate metabolism A. Hypophosphatemia B. Hyperphosphatemia