Physiology Cases and Problems

By Linda S. Costanzo and Ph.D. Costanzo, Linda S.

Book Overview

Physiology Cases and Problems, Fourth Edition is a collection of carefully selected patient case studies that cover the clinically relevant physiology topics that first and second year medical students need to know for physiology coursework and for the USMLE Step 1. Organized by body system, the book presents cases studies with questions and problems, followed by complete explanations and solutions including diagrams, graphs, and charts. Students may use this book alone, in small groups, or as a complement to BRS Physiology. Either way, it is intended to be a dynamic, working book that challenges its users to think more critically about physiologic principles.
This book includes a number of features to help students master the principles of physiology:
62 cases organized by body system to help students integrate material
Several expanded cases, including myasthenia gravis, atrioventricular conduction block, carbon monoxide poisoning, peptic ulcer disease, galactorrhea and amenorrhea, and prolactinoma
2 new cases on Chronic Renal Failure, Liver Failure and Hepatorenal Syndrome
New full-color interior, tables, and illustrations
Within each case, questions are arranged sequentially so that they intentionally build upon each other
Question difficulty varies from basic to challenging, recognizing the progression that most students make
Major equations are presented in boldface type, followed by explanations of all terms
Key topics are listed at the end of each case so that students may focus their study
Common Abbreviations are presented on the inside front cover, and normal values and constants are presented on the inside back cover
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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1451120613
• ISBN13: 9781451120615
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.8" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent review for USMLE Step 1

I had this book during first year phys and only did a few cases from it (not enough time). But once I started reviewing for Step 1, I went through the whole book - fantastic! I started my review for each systems chapter in First Aid by doing the corresponding cases in Costanzo. This gave me an in-depth, conceptual review, which is what you need for Step 1. And, it's hard to have the discipline to work through the physiology; these cases help you really understand the material. Highly recommended.

recommended

An excellent way to test your understanding of basic concepts in physiology. A great way to supplement your physiology/medical school courses.

brings it all together!

This is a fantastic book for med school physiology, especially if you find lecture boring and need a book to bring the dry material into a clinical context. the book presents classic presentations and data, asks questions about the physiology behind the symptoms, and then explains the answers. the explanations are laid out simply using nicely worded paragraphs and incorporating all those nasty equations so that they make sense!

fantastic book

As a 2nd-year med student, I've ready many medical textbooks, but this little gem is one of the best. The case studies are excellent and the book pulls together a lot of interesting and useful information. If you are a 1st or 2nd year med student, then I highly recommend this book to you.

Worth its weight in gold!!!

This book is AMAZING! I found it helpful for learning physiology as a first year student and also for pulling everything together as I studied each system second year. The cases are presented in a clear, concise format and the explanations are logical and so easy to understand. By far the best book I've used in medical school.