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Emergency Medicine CAQ Review for Physician Assistants

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Ace the EM-CAQ and advance your PA career!Written entirely by physician assistants, for physician assistants, Emergency Medicine CAQ Review for ...
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  • Ace the EM-CAQ and advance your PA career!
    Written entirely by physician assistants, for physician assistants, Emergency Medicine CAQ Review for Physician Assistants is your go-to study guide for the Physician Assistants EM-CAQ exam. Now this first-of-its kind review offers you a convenient resource to help you need to demonstrate your proficiency and expertise in emergency medicine!
    • Consult just one reliable source for a complete review of what you need to know for the exam.
    • Prepare with confidence! This study guide was written using the NCCPA emergency medicine content blueprint.
    • Get focused, well-organized, and up-to-date guidance from EM-PAs who have passed the exam.
    • Maximize your study time with 250 multiple-choice questions that mimic the exam, including rationales for correct and incorrect answers.
    • Cover every area of your field in one easy-access guide: abdominal and GI; cardiovascular; dermatologic; endocrine, metabolic, and nutritional disorders; environmental; head, ear, eye, nose, and throat disorders; hematologic; immune system; musculoskeletal; nervous system; obstetrics and gynecology; psychobehavioral disorders; pulmonary; renal and urogenital; systemic infectious disorders; toxicology disorders; traumatic disorders; procedures and skills; and other topics.
    “The book is a treasure trove of clinical information, carefully formulated with a question-based format designed to optimally prepare [physician assistants] for their emergency medicine examinations.” - Ron M. Walls, MD , Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Brigham and Women's Health Care, Neskey Family Professor of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
    Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to:
    • Complete content with enhanced navigation
    • Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web
    • Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation
    • Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text
    • Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues
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  • ISBN/ISSN
    9781496314284
    Product Format
    Paperback Book
    Trim Size
    7 x 10
    Pages
    300
    Illustration
    27
    Table
    100
    Publication Date
    June 4, 2015
    Weight
    1.55
  • Jessica J Britnell MS, PA-C
    Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Director
    Emergency Medicine Department
    Brigham and Women’s Hospital
    Boston, MA
    Hannah Dodd MS, PA-C
    Chief Physician Assistant
    Emergency Medicine Department
    Brigham and Women’s Hospital
    Boston, MA
    Kristen Vella Gray MS, PA-C
    Physician Assistant
    Emergency Medicine Department
    Brigham and Women’s Hospital
    Boston, MA
    Matt Brochu MS, PA-C
    Physician Assistant
    Emergency Medicine Department
    Brigham and Women’s Hospital
    Boston, MA
    1. Abdominal & Gastrointestinal Disorders – 10%

    Heather Becker, MS, PA-C – Jessica Britnell, MS, PA-C - Hannah Dodd, MS, PA-C - Michelle Higgins, MS, PA-C – Nicole Kostarellas, MS, PA-C - Kristen Vella Gray, MS, PA-C
    • Anorectal disorders
      • Hemorrhoids
      • Anal Fissure
      • Anorectal Abscess
      • Pilonidal Cyst
      Appendicitis
    • Cholecystitis, biliary tract disease, and pancreatitis
      • Cholelithiasis
      • Cholecystits
      • Acalulous Cholecystitis
      • Choledocolithiasis
      • Cholangitis
      • Tumors of Biliary Tree and Gallbladder
      • Pancreatitis
      Esophageal Disorders
      • Peptic Ulcer Disease
      • Esophageal Varices
      • Mallory-Weis Tear
      Gastroenteritis, colitis, diverticulitis
      • Gastroenteritis
      • Colitis
      • Diverticulitis
      Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
    • Hepatitis
    • Intestinal and bowel obstruction
    • Mesenteric ischemia
    • Nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
      • Nausea and Vomiting
      • Diarrhea
      • Constipation
      Pediatric abdominal pain
      • Intussusception
      • Meckel’s Diverticulum
      • Pyloric Stenosis
      • Volvulus
      Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

    1. Cardiovascular Disorders – 11%

    Jessica Britnell, MS, PA-C - Kelly Devine, MS, PA-C – Hannah Dodd, MS, PA-C - Ashley Hughes, MS, PA-C – Mary Beth Samborski, MS, PA-C
    • Acute coronary syndromes
    • Aortic dissection and aneurysm
      • Aortic Aneurysm
      • Aortic Dissection
      Atrial and ventricular conduction disorders
      • First Degree Heart Block
      • Second Degree Heart Block:
      • Third Degree Complete Heart Block
      • Atrial Fibrillation
      • AV Node Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
      • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW)
      • Torsade de Pointes
      • Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS)
      Cardiac tamponade and Cardiogenic shock
      • Cardiac Tamponade
      • Cardiogenic Shock
      Cardiomyopathy , Myocarditis, endocarditis, and pericarditis
      • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
      • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
      • Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
      • Myocarditis
      • Pericarditis
      Congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema
      • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
      • Pulmonary Edema
      Hypertensive urgency and emergencies
      • Hypertensive Urgency
      • Hypertensive Emergency
      Thromboembolic disease
    • Valvular disorders
      • Infectious Endocarditis
      • Rheumatic Fever
      • Mitral Stenosis
      • Mitral Regurgitation
      • Aortic Stenosis
    Dermatologic Disorders – 2%

  • Matt Brochu, MS, PA-C - Hannah Dodd, MS, PA-C - Donna Collins, MS, PA-C
    • Cutaneous manifestations of systemic diseases
      • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
      • Necrotizing Fasciitis
      • Toxic-Shock Syndrome
      Fungal, bacterial, and viral infections
      • Fungal
        • Tinea
        • Candidiasis
        Bacterial
        • Impetigo
        • Abscesses
        • Erysipelas
        • Scarlet Fever
        Viral
        • Herpes zoster (Shingles)
        • Measles (Rubeola)
      Infestations and insect bites
      • Scabies
      • Lice
    Endocrine, Metabolic, & Nutritional Disorders – 4%
    Erin Bradley, MS, PA-C - Sabrina Cataldo, MS, PA-C – Hannah Dodd, MS, PA-C - Kristen Vella Gray, MS, PA-C - Fred Won, PA-C
    • Acid-base disorders
    • Adrenal insufficiency/crisis
      • Adrenal Insufficiency
      • Adrenal Crisis
      Diabetic ketoacidosis
    • Electrolyte disorders and SIADH
      • Hypokalemia
      • Hyperkalemia
      • Hypomagnesmia
      • Hypermagnesemia
      • Hypernatremia
      • Hyponatremia
      • Hypercalcemia
      • Hypocalcemia
      Hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism, thyroid storm, and myxedema
      • Hypothyroidism
      • Hyperthyroidism
      Hypoglycemia
    • Hyperosmolar coma
    • Hypoparathyroidism

    1. Environmental Disorders – 2%

    Hannah Dodd, MS, PA-C – Tara Itrich, MS, PA-C - Nicole Kostarellas, MS, PA-C – Kristen Vella Gray, MS, PA-C
    • Altitude and dive emergencies
      • High Altitude Syndrome
      • High Altitude Cerebral Edema
      • High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
      • Decompressed Illness
        • Decompression Sickness
        Arterial Gas Embolism
      Animal bites and toxic envenomations
      • Hymenoptera
      • Brown Recluse Spiders
      • Black Widow Spider
      • Scorpians
      • Pit Vipers
      • Coral Snakes
      • Cat Bite
      Burns
    • Hyperthermia and Hypothermia
      • Heat Stroke
      • Frostbite
      • Hypothermia
      Inhalation of carbon monoxide

    1. Head, Ear, Eye, Nose & Throat Disorders – 5%

    Tara Itrich, MS, PA-C – Noelia Kvaternik, MS, PA-C – Ben Miller, MS, PA-C - Kristen Vella Gray, MS, PA-C - Fred Won, PA-C
    • Croup, Epiglottitis, Pediatric URI, Pertussis
      • Croup
      • Epiglottitis
      • Pediatric URI
      • Pertussis
      Epistaxis, Nasal Foreign Body
      • Epistaxis
      • Nasal Foreign Body
      External, middle, and inner ear disorders
      • Otitis Externa
      • Acute Otitis Media
      • Acute Mastoiditis
      Hearing loss
    • Ocular disorders
      • Chemical Burn
      • Open Globe
      • Traumatic Hyphema
      • Corneal Abrasions
      • Retinal Detachment
      • Iritis
      • Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
      • Blepharitis
      • Periorbital and Orbital Cellulitis
      • Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
      • Acute Angle Closure
      Oral and dental emergencies
      • Dental Abscess
      • Dental Fracture
      • Ludwig Angina
      Peritonsillar/retropharyngeal abscess
      • Peritonsillar Abscess
      • Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Sinusitis

    1. Hematologic Disorders – 2%

    Hana Dubsky, MS, PA-C – Tricie Gatcomb, MS, PA-C – Michelle Higgins, MS, PA-C
    • Anemias
      • Iron Deficiency
      • Thalassemia
      • Lead Poisoning
      • Vitamins B12 Deficiency
      • Folate Deficiency
      • Aplastic Anemia
      • G6PD Deficiency
      • Sickle Cell Disease
      Coagulation Disorders
      • Bleeding on Anticoagulants
      • Hemophilia
      • von Willebrand Disease
      • Thrombocytopenia
        • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
        • Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
        • Hemolytic Uremia Syndrome (HUS)
        • Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
        • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
      Neutropenia
    • Transfusion and blood component therapy
      • Transfusion Reaction


    1. Immune System Disorders – 2%

    Hannah Dodd, MS, PA-C - Nicole Kostarellas, MS, PA-C
    • Allergic Reaction
    • Anaphylactic reaction
      • Anaphylaxis
      • Accidental Epi-Pen Injection
      Conditions associated with immunosuppression/LI>
    • Hereditary Angioedema
    1. Musculoskeletal Disorders – 5%

    Nicole Dwyer, PA-C- Ashley Hughes, MS, PA-C
    • Back pain
      • Cauda Equina
      • Cord Compression
      • Epidural Abscess
      • Herniated Disc
      • Spinal Stenosis
      Inflammatory and infectious disorders of joints and bones
      • Gout
      • Septic arthritis
      • Disseminated Gonococcal Infections
      • Osteomyelities
      • Lyme Disease
      Overuse injuries
      • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
      • Dequervain’s Tenosynovitis
      • Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
      • Medial Epicondylitis
      • Lateral Epicondylitis
      • Olecranon Bursitis
      • Prepatella Bursitis/LI>
      • Osgood-Schlatter Disease


    1. Nervous System Disorders – 5%

    Sabrina Cataldo, MS, PA-C –Tricie Gatcomb, MS, PA-C - Nicole Kostarellas, MS, PA-C – Noelia Kvaternik, MS, PA-C – AJ Maselli, MS, PA-C
    • Bell palsy
    • Cord syndromes
      • Transection (Segmental) Syndrome
      • Dorsal Syndrome
      • Anterior Cord Syndrome
      • Central Cord Syndrome
      • Brown-Sequard Syndrome
      • Pure Motor syndrome
      • Conus Medullaris Syndrome0
      Dementia
    • Delirium
    • Drug withdrawal/LI>
    • Guillain-Barre´ syndrome
    • Headache and migraine
    • Myasthenia gravis
    • Peripheral neuropathy
    • Seizure and status epilepticus
      • Seizure
      • Status Epilepticus
      Subarachnoid/epidural hemorrhage
      • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)
      • Epidural Hematoma (EDH)
      • Subdural Hematoma (SDH)
      Transient ischemic attack, stroke, and cerebral aneurysm
      • Transient ischemic attack
      • STROKE
      • CEREBRAL ANEURYSMS
      Vertigo and dizziness

    1. Obstetrics and Gynecology – 5%

    Heather Becker, MS, PA-C - MacKenzie Bohlen, MS, PA-C – Hannah Dodd, MS, PA-C- Noelia Kvaternik, MS, PA-C
    • Ectopic pregnancy
    • Endometritis
    • Mastitis
    • Miscarriages
    • Ovarian mass, ovarian cysts, and ovarian torsion
      • Ovarian Masses
      • Ruptured/Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cyst
      • Ovarian Torsion
      Pelvic inflammatory disease
    • Placental abruption and placenta previa
      • Placental Abruption
      • Placenta Previa
      Preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP
    • Tubo-ovarian abscess/LI>
    • Vulvovaginitis
    Psychobehavioral Disorders – 3%
    Rachel Frances, MS, PA-C – Carla Novaleski, MS, PA-C - Audrey Ranieri, MS, PA-C
    • Abuse
      • Elder Abuse
      • Sexual Abuse
      • Intimate Partner Abuse
      • Child Abuse
      Behavioral and personality disorders
      • Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
      • Disruption Behavior Disorder
      • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
      • Personality Disorders
      Bipolar Disorder
    • Depression
    • Grief reactions
    • Panic and anxiety disorders
      • Panic Disorder
      • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
      Psychosis
      • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
      Substance abuse/overdose
      • Depressants
      • Stimulants
      • Opiates
      • Hallucinogens
      • Club Drugs
      • Dissociative Drugs
      • Prescription Medications
    Pulmonary Disorders – 9%
    Erin Bradley, MS, PA-C – Kelly Devine, MS, PA-C – Hannah Dodd, MS, PA-C - Christie Lucente, MS, PA-C – Kristen Vella Gray, MS, PA-C
    • Bronchitis, pneumonias, lung abscess, and empyema
      • Bronchitis
      • Pneumonia
      • Pulmonary Abscess and Necrotizing Pneumonia
      • Empyema
      Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and bronchiolitis
      • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
      • Asthma (Acute Exacerbation)Bronchiolitis
      Interstitial lung disease
    • Pneumothorax
    • Pulmonary embolism
    • Respiratory failure
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Tuberculosis
    Renal and Urogenital Disorders – 3%
    Noah Askman, MS, PA-C – Hannah Dodd, MS, PA-C
    • Acute renal failure
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Paraphimosis and Phimosis
      • Paraphimosis
      • Phimosis
      Priapism
    • Pyelonephritis, Urinary Tract Infections, Urosepsis, Perinephric Abscess
      • Pyelonephritis
      • Urinary Tract Infection
      • Urosepsis
      • Perinephric Abscess
      Sexually Transmitted Infections
      • Genital Herpes
      • Syphilis
      • Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
      • Genital Warts
      Testicular Pain
      • Testicular Torsion
      • Orchitis
      • Epididymitis
      • Fornier’s Gangrene


    1. Systemic Infectious Disorders – 6%

    Matt Brochu, MS, PA-C – Nicole Kostarellas, MS, PA-C – Noelia Kvaternik, MS, PA-C
    • Central nervous system infections
      • Bacterial Meningitis
      • Viral Meningitis
      • Enchephalitis
      • Brain Abscess
      Foodborne and waterborne illnesses
      • Infectious Diarrhea
      • Norovirus
      • Rotavirus
      • E.Coli 0157:H7
      • Campylobacter Jejuni
      • Salmonella
      • Shigella
      • Yersinia
      • Giardia Lambia
      • Entamoeba Histolytica
      • Cyclosporiasis
      • Cryptosporidium
      • Staph Aureus
      • C.Difficile
      HUMAN IMMUNODECIENCY VIRUS (HIV)
    • Infectious mononucleosis
    • Parasitic infections
      • Ascariasis
      • Hookworm
      • Pinworm
      • Threadworm
      • Trichinellosis/Trichinosis
      • Schistosomiasis
      • Whipworm
      • Tapeworm
      • Giardiasis
      • Amebiasis
      • Trypanosomiasis
      • Cholera
      Rabies
    • Sepsis
    • Tetanus
    • Tick-borne and vector-borne illnesses
      • Lyme
      • Babesiosis
      • Ehrlichiosis
      • Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
      • Tularemia
      • West Nile
      • Eastern Equine Encephalitis
      • Brucellosis


    1. Toxicologic Disorders – 4%

    Heather Becker, MS, PA-C – Hannah Dodd, MS, PA-C – Rachel Frances, MS, PA-C
    • Acetaminophen, salicylates, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
      • Acetaminophen
      • Salicylates
      • Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)
      Anticholinergics
    • Drugs of abuse
      • Opioids
      • Cocaine/Amphetamines
      Metals
      • Lead
      • Mercury
      • Organophosphates
      Tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, antipsychotics, lithium carbonate, and benzodiazepines
      • Tricyclics
      • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
      • Antipsychotics
      • Lithium Carbonate
      • Benzodiazepines


    1. Traumatic Disorders – 12%

    Nicole Kostarellas, MS, PA-C - Kristen Vella Gray, MS, PA-C
    • Facial trauma
      • Mandibular Fracture
      • Maxillary Fracture (Midface Fracture)
      • Zygomatic Fracture
      • Orbital Blowout Fracture
      • Nasal Fracture
      • Frontal Sinus Fracture
      Musculoskeletal trauma
      • Shoulder Dislocation
      • Radial Ulna Fractures/Dislocation
      • Radial Head Fracture
      • Boxer’s Fracture
      • Scaphoid Fracture (Navicular)
      • Gamekeeper’s/Skier’s Thumb
      • Rib Fracture
      • Pneumothorax
      • Hip and Pelvic Fracture
      • Hip Dislocation
      • Femur Fracture
      • Tibial Plateau Fracture
      • Ankle Fracture
      • Foot Fractures
      • Achilles Tendon Rupture
      • Compartment Syndrome
      Neurologic and head trauma
      • Head Trauma
      • Basilar Skull Fracture
      Pediatric Trauma
      • Clavicle Fracture
      • Nursemaid’s Elbow
      Trauma in Pregnancy

    1. Procedures & Skills – 7%

    Tricie Gatcomb, MS, PA-C - Michelle Higgins, MS, PA-C – Kristen Vella Gray, MS, PA-C
    • Airway Management
      • Rapid Sequence Intubation
      • Cricoidthyrotomy/LI>
      • Surgical Airway
      Cardiac Pacing, Defibrillation, and Cardioversion
      • Cardiac Pacing
      • Defibrillation
      • Cardioversion
      Chest Tube Placement
    • Intraosseous Access
    • Interpretation of radiologic and diagnostic studies/LI>
    • Lumbar puncture
    • Nasogastric Tube Placement
    • Urethral Catheter Placement
    • Vascular access
    • Wound management
      • Soft Tissue Wounds and Repair


    1. Other Components – 3%

    Tara Itrich, MS, PA-C – Audrey Ranieri, MS, PA-C
    • Post-exposure prophylaxis
    • Vaccinations
    Question and Answers
    • Consult just one reliable source for a complete review of what you need to know for the exam.
    • Prepare with confidence! This study guide was written using the NCCPA emergency medicine content blueprint.
    • Get focused, well-organized, and up-to-date guidance from EM-PAs who have passed the exam.
    • Maximize your study time with 250 multiple-choice questions that mimic the exam, including rationales for correct and incorrect answers.
    • Cover every area of your field in one easy-access guide: abdominal and GI; cardiovascular; dermatologic; endocrine, metabolic, and nutritional disorders; environmental; head, ear, eye, nose, and throat disorders; hematologic; immune system; musculoskeletal; nervous system; obstetrics and gynecology; psychobehavioral disorders; pulmonary; renal and urogenital; systemic infectious disorders; toxicology disorders; traumatic disorders; procedures and skills; and other topics.

    Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to:
    • Complete content with enhanced navigation
    • Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web
    • Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation
    • Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text
    • Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues
    • Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use
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