Rapid Review: Biochemistry

This text offers a comprehensive yet concise review of biochemistry while discussing all of the relevant clinical information. The review chapters in the first section of the text are in a user-friendly outline format with high-yield information located in margin notes and clinical topics discussed within the outline and in clinical boxes. The second section of the book contains two 50-questions exams in USMLE format. A CD-ROM that accompanies the book contains a full-color art program, 500 board-style questions and answers with rationales for correct answers as well as all incorrect choices, and a quizzing function that gives scores at the end of the exams.

• OUTSTANDING FEATURES-BOOK:
  • Information is presented in an easy-to-read outline format, ideal for rapid review prior to taking the Boards.
  • Two 50-question exams, in Board-style format, test readers' mastery of all essential knowledge.
  • Rationales for all answers explain why each response is correct or incorrect.
  • "High yield" margin notes identify need-to-know material.
  • Table of common laboratory values presents the data needed to answer many of the questions.
• OUTSTANDING FEATURES-CD-ROM:
  • 350 multiple-choice questions-many accompanied by clinical vignettes and full-color illustrations-offer users additional test-taking practice.
  • Users can view answers and rationales for these questions.
  • A scoring system helps users pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses.
  • "Test mode" enables users to take timed tests of 50 questions covering either the entire spectrum of biochemistry or just the topics specific to one body system.
  • "Tutorial mode" allows users to customize content review.