An Engagingly Written, Case-Based Review for the Pediatrics Board Exam

McGraw-Hill Specialty Board Review: Pediatrics is the perfect resource to help you prepare for the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) certification or recertification examination. Written in a refreshing conversational tone, this unique review utilizes a case-based presentation that includes questions, answers, and discussion. Numerous tables, figures, and photographs encapsulate important information and make it easier for readers to study and remember. The content is weighted to match the board exam – so you can focus on what you really need to know for the highest score possible.

• The 35 chapters in the book correspond to the 35 sections of the ABP content specifications
• Each chapter is written by specialists in the topic
• Comprehensive final exam appears at the end of the book
• Great as clinical refresher
• Each question is referenced to chapter content for more in-depth study

About the Author

Andrew Peterson, MD Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa.

Kelly Wood, MD Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa; Medical Director, Pediatric Hospital Program, UI Hospitalist Service.

Contents

Chapter 1 Adolescent Medicine and Gynecology
Chapter 2 Allergic andIm munologic Disorders
Chapter 3 Behavioral and Mental Health Issues
Chapter 4 Blood and Neoplastic Disorders
Chapter 5 Cardiology
Chapter 6 Cognitionr Languager and Learning Disabilities
Chapter 7 Collagen Vascular and Other Multisystem Disorders
Chapter 8 Critical Care
Chapter 9 Earr Nose, and Throat Disorders
Chapter 10 Emergency Care
Chapter 11 Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 12 Ethics
Chapter 13 Eye Disorders
Chapter 14 Fetus and Newborn
Chapter 15 Fluid and Electrolyte Metabolism
Chapter 16 Pediatric Gastroenterology
Chapter 17 Genetics and Dysmorphology
Chapter 18 Genital System Disorders
Chapter 19 Growth and Development
Chapter 20 Infectious Disease
Chapter 21 Metabolic Disorders
Chapter 22 Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chapter 23 Neurologic Disorders
Chapter 24 Nutrition
Chapter 25 Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Chapter 26 Pharmacology: Pain Management and Sedation
Chapter 27 Poisoning and Environmental Exposure to Hazardous Substances
Chapter 28 Preventative Pediatrics
Chapter 29 Psychosocial Issues and Child Abuse
Chapter 30 Research and Statistics
Chapter 31 Renal and Urologic Disorders
Chapter 32 Respiratory Disorders
Chapter 33 Skin Disorders
Chapter 34 Sports Medicine a nd Physica I Fitness
Chapter 35 Substance Abuse