Case Files : Pharmacology 2/e

Overview

Real Life Clinical Cases for the Basic Sciences and USMLE Step 1

You need exposure to clinical cases to pass course exams and ace the USMLE Step 1. Case Files: Pharmacology presents 53
real-life clinical cases that illustrate essential concepts in pharmacology. Each case includes an easy-to-understand
discussion correlated to key basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, pharmacology pearls, and USMLE-style
review questions. With this interactive system, you'll learn instead of memorize.

This second edition gives you:
53 clinical cases, each with USMLE-style questions
Clinical pearls that highlight key concepts
Primer on how to approach clinical problems
Proven learning system that improves your shelf exam scores
Here's what students have to say:

"The Case Files books have continued to help me in preparation for my case-based exames tremendously! I can honestly
sasy they played a major role in my success this year and are becoming a great resource in the beginning of my board
preparation."--Joshua Lynch, Class of 2008, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

"Case Files: Pharmacology focuses on rapid understanding of the whys and hows of drug use and prescription. This format
allows for development of a knowledge base that will last long past the boards. Every medical student should use this
book."--Suzanne Crandall, Class of 2005, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, College of Osteopathic
Medicine


Table of contents
Introduction
Section I: Applying the Basic Sciences to Clinical Medicine
1. Approach to Learning Pharmacology
2. Approach to Disease
3. Approach to Reading
Section II: Clinical Cases
Fifty-Three Case Scenarios
Section III: Listing of Cases
Listing by Case Number
Listing by Disorder (Alphabetical)
Index

Review quote
"This book will be a valuable asset for any students who need to understand drug therapy for their future practice and
for those who are involved in teaching students about the therapeutic use of drugs....This is an excellent component of
the many Lange products that are available to both teachers and students to foster the understanding of drugs used in
clinical practice. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

Biographical note
Eugene C. Toy, MD, The John S. Dunn Senior Academic Chief and Program Director, Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency
Program, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX; Clerkship Director and Clinical Associate Professor, Departmetn of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX
Gary C. Rosenfeld, PhD, Professor, Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology, and Assistant Dean for
Educational Programs, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas.

David S. Loose, PhD, is Associate Professor, Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology, University of Texas
Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX.

Donald A. Briscoe, MD, Program Director, Family Medicine Residency, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX; Medical
Director, Houston Community Health Centers, Inc., Denver Harbor Clinic, Houston, TX