Main description:

Completely revised in response to the new format of the ABPN certifying exam, Kaufman's Clinical Neurology for Psychiatrists is the ideal reference to enhance your mastery of the neurology knowledge needed for the Psychiatry Board exam. Nearly 2,000 multiple-choice practice questions, in print and online, assess your familiarity with the latest topics in the field!

Contents:

Contents

Dedication, XXX

Acknowledgments, XXX

Notes About References, XXX

Physician-Readers, Please Note, XXX

Preface, XXX

SECTION 1

CLASSIC ANATOMIC NEUROLOGY, XXX

1 First Encounter with a Patient: Examination and Formulation, XXX

2 Central Nervous System Disorders, XXX

3 Psychogenic Neurologic Deficits, XXX 4 Cranial Nerve Impairments, XXX 5 Peripheral Nerve Disorders, XXX 6 Muscle Disorders, XXXSECTION 2

MAJOR NEUROLOGIC SYMPTOMS, XXX 7 Dementia, XXX 8 Aphasia and Anosognosia, XXX 9 Headaches, XXX10 Epilepsy, XXX11 TIAs and Strokes, XXX12 Visual Disturbances, XXX13 Congenital Cerebral Impairments, XXX14 Neurologic Aspects of Chronic Pain, XXX15 Multiple Sclerosis, XXX16 Neurologic Aspects of Sexual Function, XXX17 Sleep Disorders, XXX18 Involuntary Movement Disorders, XXX19 Brain Tumors, Metastatic Cancer, and Paraneoplastic Syndromes, XXX20 Lumbar Puncture and Imaging Studies, XXX21 Neurotransmitters and Drug Abuse, XXX22 Traumatic Brain Injury, XXXAppendix 1: Patient and Family Support Groups, XXXAppendix 2: Costs of Various Tests and Treatments, XXXAppendix 3: Diseases Transmitted by Chromosome or Mitochondria Abnormalities, XXXAppendix 4: Chemical and Biological Neurotoxins, XXXAppendix 5: Three Nonethanol Toxic Alcohols, XXXAdditional Review Questions and Answers, XXXIndex, XXX