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. . . . . .. • . . .. ,. • • most accurate • • ,. ; • FOURTH EDITION ® USMLE Master the Boards Step 2 CK USMLE® is a joined program of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), neither of which sponsors or endorses this product. This publication is designed to provide accurate information in regard to the subject matter cov-ered as of its publication date, with the understanding that knowledge and best practice con-stantly evolve. The publisher is not engaged in rendering medical, legal, accounting, or other professional service. If medical or legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. This publication is not intended for use in clinical practice or the delivery of medical care. To the fullest extent of the law, neither the Publisher nor the Editors assume any liability for any injury and/or damage to persons or property arising out of or related to any use of the material contained in this book. © 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011 by Conrad Fischer, MD The authors of the following sections have granted Conrad Fischer, MD, and Kaplan Publishing exclusive use of their work: Elizabeth V. August, MD: Section 8, Obstetrics, and Section 9, Gynecology Niket Sonpal, MD: Section 4, Surgery, and Section 7, Pediatrics Alina Gonzales-Mayo, MD, and Mena Mirhom, MD: Section 12, Psychiatry Philip J. Koehler III, DO, MS: Section 5, Sports Medicine Published by Kaplan Publishing, a division of Kaplan, Inc. 750 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and read the text of this eBook on screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, down-loaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of the publisher. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ISBN: 978-1-5062-1449-8 Kaplan Publishing print books are available at special quantity discounts to use for sales promo-tions, employee premiums, or educational purposes. For more information or to purchase books, please call the Simon & Schuster special sales department at 866-506-1949. Acknowledgments Elizabeth August wishes to acknowledge Professor Edward C. August, Mrs. Donna M. August, and Eric D. August for their love, generosity, and unwavering support. Without them, my dreams would not be a reality. Niket Sonpal wishes to acknowledge Mr. Navin Sonpal, Mahendra Patel, Raj Patel, and Dr. Mukul Arya for their unwavering support, hope, and stance by me through thick and thin. Without them my path to becoming a physician would not have been possible. The authors wish to acknowledge the expert attention to detail of Dr. Ana Franceschi and Dr. Gabriel Vílchez Molina. About the Authors Conrad Fischer, MD, is director of the Internal Medicine residency program at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in New York City and associate professor of physiology, pharmacology, and medicine at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City. He teaches USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3; Internal Medicine Board Review and Attending Recertification; and USMLE Step 1 Physiology. Section Authors Elizabeth V. August, MD, is chief medical officer of Bergen County for Riverside Medical and Pediatric Group and former chief resident at Hoboken University Medical Center–NY Medical College (2012–2013). She is co- author of the best-selling review book Master the Boards: USMLE Step 3. Niket Sonpal, MD, is former chief resident at Lenox Hill Hospital–North Shore–LIJ Health System (2013–2014) and assistant clinical professor of medicine at both Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and St. Georges University School of Medicine. He is a fellow in gastroenterology and co- author of the best-selling review books Master the Boards: USMLE® Step 3 and Master the Boards: Internal Medicine. Dr. Sonpal teaches American Board of Internal Medicine Review, USMLE Step 2, and USMLE Step 3. Mena Mirhom, MD, teaches live lectures in psychiatry for Kaplan Medical. He is an adjunct professor at several medical schools and is in training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai’s clinical affiliate in New York City. Philip J. Koehler III, DO, MS, is a resident in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He completed an Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) teaching fellowship at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Previous contributions by Alina Gonzalez-Mayo, MD. For Test Changes or Late-Breaking Developments www.kaptest.com/publishing The material in this book is up-to-date at the time of publication. However, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) may have instituted changes in the test after this book was published. Be sure to carefully read the materials you receive when you register for the test. If there are any important late-breaking developments —or any changes or corrections to the Kaplan test preparation materials in this book—we will post that information online at www.kaptest.com/publishing. Table of Contents Author’s Note How to Use This Book Section 1: Internal Medicine Chapter 1: Cardiology Chapter 2: Infectious Diseases Chapter 3: Fungal, Tropical, and Animal-Borne Diseases Chapter 4: Allergy and Immunology Chapter 5: Endocrinology Chapter 6: Pulmonology Chapter 7: Rheumatology Chapter 8: Hematology Chapter 9: Gastroenterology Chapter 10: Neurology Chapter 11: Nephrology Chapter 12: Oncology Section 2: Preventive Medicine Section 3: Dermatology Section 4: Surgery Section 5: Sports Medicine Section 6: Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Section 7: Pediatrics Section 8: Obstetrics Section 9: Gynecology Section 10: Radiology Section 11: Ophthalmology Section 12: Psychiatry Section 13: Emergency Medicine Section 14: Ethics Section 15: Biostatistics and Epidemiology Index Additional resources available at www.kaptest.com/usmlebookresources

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