Physiology: PreTest Self-Assessment and Review (Paperback)

by James P. Ryan (Author), Michael B. Wang (Author) "Ions, nutrients, and waste material are transported across cell membranes by diffusion, osmosis, and active transport..." (more)
Key Phrases: equal pressure point, new bicarbonate, glomerular capillary pressure, High-Yield Facts (more...)

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Product Description
These "500 questions, answers, and explanation" books are designed to simulate the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1. Each is authored by an expert in the field and has been reviewed by students who have recently passed the exam. As Step 1 is becoming increasingly more clinical in nature, when applicable, clinical vignette-style questions requiring a two-step reasoning process are also included. All of the Pretest titles include a "high-yield" fact section to reinforce key concepts.

From the Back Cover

* 500 USMLE-type questions, answers ; explanations
* High-yield facts reinforce key concepts
* Targets what you really need to know
* Student-tested and reviewed

PreTest® is the medical student's most dynamic weapon for mastering the USMLE Step 1.
* Designed to simulate the exam
* Reviewed by recent examinees
* Mimics the real exam, question by question

PreTest is the closest you can get to seeing the test before you take it.

This one-of-a-kind test prep guide helps you:
* Get to know material on course exams and the USMLE Step 1
* Practice with 500 clinically-oriented multiple-choice questions
* Review key facts for exam success
* Build confidence, skills, and knowledge

There are plenty of answers out there. But only PreTest® delivers USMLE-type questions in USMLE format.

Open this PreTest for:
* 500 board-type questions
* High-yield facts for board and course review
* Referenced answers with concise explanations

Great for microbiology course review and exams, too! Physiology PreTest asks the right questions so you'll know the right answers. Open it and start learning what's on the test.

"Physiology is tough. PreTest really helped me get it. It was a tremendous confidence boost."
--a medical student who recently passed the USMLE Step 1

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Product Details

• Paperback: 316 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange; 10 edition (August 6, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071371990
• ISBN-13: 978-0071371995
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #993,678 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars good prep, January 9, 2007

By	sarephina (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physiology: PreTest Self-Assesment & Review (Pre-Test Basic Science Series) (Paperback)

I used this book to prep for a physio miniboard exam (NBME subject exam). Very helpful for review and practice. The High Yield chapter was okay for review, but really not as helpful as the High Yield chapters in other Pretest books.

Watch out for mistakes though. Many mistakes in gastro (i think... it was in one of the chapters, anyway). Start early so you have time to look up things that don't quite look right.

4.0 out of 5 stars Shelf Prep, November 4, 2006

By	Fidel, MD (Saving Lives, everywhere) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physiology: PreTest Self-Assesment & Review (Pre-Test Basic Science Series) (Paperback)

This is a great resource for Shelf Exam prep....my physio class didn't do an adequate job of preparing me for the shelf (the first one I took), but Pre-Test helped me get a very good score.