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
ConfusionMemory Loss
Loss of Vision
Depressed Mood
Psychosis
Dizziness
Loss of Consciousness
NumbnessWeakness
Fatigue and Sleepiness
Night Sweats
Insomnia
Sore Throat
CoughShortness of Breath
Chest Pain
Palpitations
Weight Loss
Weight Gain
Dysphagia
Neck Mass
NauseaVomiting
Abdominal Pain
ConstipationDiarrhea
Upper GI Bleeding
Blood in Stool
Hematuria
Other Urinary Symptoms
Erectile Dysfunction
Amenorrhea
Vaginal Bleeding
Vaginal Discharge
Dyspareunia
Abuse
JointLimb 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