Nephrology USMLE Step 2 CK Book

The Nephrology USMLE Step 2 CK Book is a concise and practical 75-page guide desgined to help you efficiently master nephrology and urology topics for the USMLE Step 2 CK and clinical rotations. It combines high-yield clinical facts, visual learning tools, and smart algorithms to simplify renal pathophysiology, diagnostics, and management — helping you build strong conceptual understanding and exam confidence.

🧠 Structured Content Coverage

1. Electrolyte Disorders
   – Hyper & Hyponatremia
   – Hyper & Hypokalemia
   – Hyper & Hypocalcemia
   – Hypomagnesemia

2. Acid–Base Disorders
   – Approach to Acid–Base Disorders
   – Renal Tubular Acidosis
   – Urine Anion Gap

3. Kidney Failure
   – Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
   – Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
   – Diuretics

4. Glomerular Disease
   – Nephritic Syndrome
   – Nephrotic Syndrome

5. Nephrolithiasis
   – Renal Calculi (Stones)

6. Miscellaneous Topics
   – Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
   – Hydronephrosis
   – Scrotal Pain & Swelling
   – Urinary Incontinence

7. Genitourinary Infections
   – Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
   – Uncomplicated UTI
   – Pyelonephritis
   – Pregnancy & UTI
   – Prostatitis

8. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
   – Chlamydia (C. trachomatis)
   – Gonorrhea
   – Syphilis (Treponema pallidum)
   – Genital Lesions

9. Male-Related Disorders
   – Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
   – Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

10. Urologic Cancers
    – Prostate Cancer
    – Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    – Bladder Cancer
    – Testicular Cancer

✅ High-Yield Learning Tools

• Diagnostic flowcharts and treatment algorithms that simplify decision-making

• Concise visual summaries of key renal and electrolyte mechanisms

• Color-coded layouts for rapid recall and organized study

• Mnemonics and clinical pearls to help retain high-yield facts

🎯 Perfect For

• USMLE Step 2 CK and Internal Medicine Shelf Exams

• Renal and Urology rotations

• Medical students and residents seeking a fast, visual, and high-yield review