Pocket Primary Care

Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Contributing Authors
Dedication
Preface
GENERAL MEDICINE
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Literacy
Disease Screening
Immunizations
The Patient Visit
Care of the “Difficult Patient”
Counseling Patients
Obesity
Chronic Pain
Chronic Opioid Use
Advance Care Planning
Fall Prevention
Perioperative Evaluation
CARDIOLOGY
Approach to the ECG
Coronary Artery Disease
Chest Pain and Noninvasive Testing
Dyslipidemia
Hypertension
Palpitations and Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter
Syncope and Orthostasis
Heart Failure
Valvular Heart Disease
Aortic Disease
Carotid Disease
Peripheral Artery Disease
Lower Extremity Edema and Ulcers
Sports and Exercise Clearance
Adult Congenital Disease
DERMATOLOGY
Approach to Skin Lesions
Common Benign Growths
Acne
Rosacea
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Melanoma
Bites and Infestations
Tinea
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Dermatitis
Cutaneous Drug Eruptions
Urticaria
Psoriasis
Alopecia
Wound Care
Topical Corticosteroids
Classical Distribution of Common Skin Disorders
ENDOCRINE
Diabetes Mellitus
Osteoporosis
Calcium Disorders
Vitamin D Deficiency
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Nodules
Adrenal Insufficiency
Adrenal Nodules
Pituitary Disorders
Hyperprolactinemia
GASTROINTESTINAL
Abdominal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Peptic Ulcer Disease
H. Pylori
Dysphagia
Constipation
Diarrhea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Abnormal Lfts
Cirrhosis
Gallstones
Pancreatic Disease
Gi Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Diverticular Disease
HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY
Anemia
Polycythemia
Dvt and Pulmonary Embolus
Anticoagulation
Coagulation Disorders
Platelet Disorders
Abnormal Wbcs
Lymphadenopathy and Splenic Disorders
Hemochromatosis
Folate and Vitamin B12 Deficiency
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
COVID-19
Influenza
Pneumonia
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Herpes Simplex Virus
Urinary Tract Infection
Clostridioides Difficile
Skin & Soft Tissue Infections
Varicella Zoster
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hiv/Aids
Pneumocystis Prophylaxis
Tuberculosis
Infectious Endocarditis Prophylaxis
Fever of Unknown Origin
Tick-Borne Illness
Travel Medicine
MUSCULOSKELETAL
Joint Pain and Monoarticular Arthritis
Polyarticular Arthritis
Rheumatologic Tests
Osteoarthritis
Back Pain
Hip Pain
Knee Pain
Shoulder Pain
Elbow Pain
Hand Disorders
Foot & Ankle Disorders
Fibromyalgia
Gout and Pseudogout
Myalgias
Myositis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Giant Cell Arteritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Glucocorticoids and Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs
NEUROLOGY
Headache
Diplopia
Dizziness and Vertigo
Bell’s Palsy
Dementia
Concussion
Weakness
Peripheral Neuropathy
Restless Legs Syndrome
Tremor
Parkinson Disease
Seizure
Stroke, Tia, & Poststroke Care
HEENT
Ophthalmic Evaluation
Vision Loss
Eye Complaints
Eye Injury
Findings in Common Eye Disorders
Allergic Rhinitis
Upper Respiratory Infection
Rhinosinusitis
Pharyngitis
Hoarseness
Dentofacial Pain
Otitis
Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
PSYCHIATRY
Anxiety Disorders
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Feeding and Eating Disorders
Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Psychotropic Medications
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Psychotic Disorders
Somatic Symptoms and Related Disorders
Suicide Risk Assessment
ADDICTION MEDICINE
Diagnosis and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Alcohol Use Disorder
Opioid Use Disorder
Other Drug Use Disorders
Tobacco Use
PULMONARY
Pulmonary Function Tests
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Sleep Apnea
Chronic Cough
Hemoptysis
Pulmonary Nodules
Pulmonary Hypertension
RENAL/UROLOGY
Chronic Kidney Disease
Proteinuria
Hematuria
Nephrolithiasis
Urinary Incontinence
Sodium Disorders
Potassium Disorders
WOMEN’S HEALTH
Breast Health
Breast Cancer Screening
Cervical Cancer Screening
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Female Infertility
Contraception
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Vaginitis
Pelvic Pain
Intimate Partner Violence
MEN’S HEALTH
Bph and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Male Sexual Dysfunction
Male Hypogonadism
Male Infertility
Prostatitis
Scrotal & Testicular Lesions
Prostate Cancer
ABBREVIATIONS
INDEX