Psychiatry for the Boards » (Second Edition)

Psychiatry for the Boards, Second Edition is the most effective test preparation tool for standard clinical psychiatry exams, including the PRITE, the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology written exam, recertification exams, and psychiatry questions on the USMLE Steps 2 and 3. The book presents high-yield information and mnemonics in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format. Appendices contain 100 sample Board-type questions and practical exam preparation tips.

Completely updated, with nearly half the chapters rewritten, this edition is DSM-IV-TR compatible and includes new developments in psychopharmacology, neuroscience, and technology. Six new chapters cover human development, ECT, VNS, and DBS, and important neurologic disorders.

Dedication     v
Preface to the Second Edition     ix
Basic Knowledge     1
Psychosocial Theories and Behavioral Sciences     3
Human Development     12
Psychometric and Neuropsychologic Testing     18
Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Social Psychiatry     23
Neuroscience     32
Clinical Psychiatry     41
Psychiatric Interview, Symptomatology, and Diagnosis     43
Cognitive Disorders     46
Substance-Related Disorders     53
Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders     65
Personality Disorders and Other Clinical Conditions     74
Psychiatry and Law     82
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry     89
Child Psychiatry     98
Psychosocial Therapies     106
ECT, VNS, and DBS     113
Psychopharmacology     119
Clinical Neurology     141
Seizure Disorders     143
Localized Impairment: Strokes, Brain Injuries, and Brain Tumors     151
Peripheral Nerve and Muscle Disorders     159
Cranial Nerve Symptoms and Disorders     164
Miscellaneous Neurology Topics     168
Board-Type Questions and Answers     180
In Preparation for the Board: Practical Tips     232
Index     236