Category: Exam Prep
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Gonorrhea
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 22-year-old woman who was diagnosed with herpes simplex genital infection two months ago. Speculum examination reveals mucopurulent discharge and a friable erythematous cervix. Cervical motion tenderness is absent. Which of…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse caring for a group of clients in the oncology unit. Which client is most likely to develop tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)? Can you figure it out? The nurse is caring for a group of clients on the oncology unit. Which client…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Social anxiety
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 25-year-old woman who has concerns about being socially withdrawn and has been avoiding social events at her job. Past medical history is noncontributory. Which of the following is…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Hemophilia
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client who is at risk for bleeding related to complications of hemophilia. Which intervention is appropriate to delegate to the assistive personnel (AP)? Can you figure it out? The nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for bleeding related…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Depression
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 38-year-old man who got laid off from work and could no longer concentrate long enough to write poems, which he loved doing in the past, decreased in…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Which laboratory test provides the most accurate insight into a client’s adherence to their Type 2 diabetes treatment regimen over several months?
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Routes of infection
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Prep for the USMLE® Step 2 CK exam with today’s question focused on a 5-year-old boy presenting with a retropharyngeal abscess. Learn to identify the anatomical boundaries of the “danger space” and understand the urgency of managing such infections. Strengthen your clinical knowledge and improve your diagnostic skills for effective…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Change agent
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a staff that is most likely to be considered a change agent. Can you figure it out? Which staff-member in a nursing unit is most likely to be considered a change agent? A. Newly graduated nurse who eager to learn but unsure…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Child abuse
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 6-month-old boy who was taken to a hospital following an accident. Physical examination reveals several bruises over the trunk and extremities at different stages of healing, which the…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Autism spectrum disorder
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 4-year-old-boy who was brought to the pediatrician for evaluation of unusual behavior. Can you figure it out? A 4-year-old boy is brought to the pediatrician for evaluation of…
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How to Answer Different Question Types on the USMLE® Step 1 Exam
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As one of the most challenging and important tests a medical student will ever take, the USMLE Step 1 exam can be intimidating. However, with a lot of studying, the application of some helpful hints, and lots of practice answering different types of questions, you can excel. Learn more about…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Melanoma lesion
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client who had undergone a melanoma lesion removal. After the procedure, which intervention should the nurse anticipate performing? Can you figure it out? The nurse in the dermatology clinic is caring for a client after the surgical removal of a melanoma…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Anticholinesterase poisoning
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 35-year-old-woman who has difficulty breathing. Physical examination reveals a lethargic and diaphoretic adult female with bilateral pinpoint pupils and watering from the eyes. Can you figure it out? A…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Healthcare Provider Orders for a Sore Throat and High Fever
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client who presents symptoms of sore throat and a fever. Can you figure it out? A client presents to the clinic with symptoms of a sore throat, a temperature of 103.2°F (39.5°C), and a Centor score of 2. Which test should…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Altered Mental State After “Over-the-counter pain reliever” and Prescription Hydrocodone-acetaminophen
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Here’s another USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 50-year-old man who took hydrocodone-acetaminophen for his knee pain. He has a history of chronic lower back pain and chronic alcohol use. His partner reported he was less responsive several hours after taking the medication. Can you…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Substance use disorder
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Which neurotransmitter plays a central role in the brain’s reward center and influences substance use behaviors?
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Absolute neutrophil count
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on nursing intervention for a client with an absolute neutrophil count of 381 cells/uL. Can you figure it out? The nurse is caring for a client recently admitted with an absolute neutrophil count of 381 cells/uL. Which nursing intervention should be implemented first?…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Activating N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptors
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 24-year-old-man showing aggression. Urine toxicology confirms the use of a drug that exerts its effects by binding to and activating N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors. Can you figure it out? A…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Gout cause education
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® Question of the day focuses on teaching techniques in educating a patient about gout. Can you figure it out? The nurse is educating a client about the common causes of gout. Which client statement indicates additional teaching is necessary? A. “I have to quit using chewing tobacco.” B.…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Purulent Eye Discharge
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A 3-day-old infant with purulent eye discharge likely has gonococcal conjunctivitis. Learn why ophthalmic erythromycin is the preventive treatment of choice for newborns.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Altered mental state with high white blood count
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An older adult presents with altered mental status, hypotension, and laboratory findings suggestive of infection. Can you identify the highest-priority nursing intervention in this NCLEX-style clinical scenario?
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Wrist sprain
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse’s best response about a question regarding wrist sprain. Can you figure it out? A client’s spouse asks the nurse, “What’s it mean if my husband has a wrist sprain?” Which is the best response by the nurse? A. “A sprain…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Stimulant Intoxication and Withdrawal
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 35-year-old-man who has a temperature is 100°F (37.7 °C), pulse is 117 bpm, respiratory rate is 18 breaths per minute, and blood pressure is 177/90 mmHg. The patient…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Vaginal candidiasis infection tasks for assistive personnel
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is delegating a task to the assistive personnel regarding a client with vaginal candidiasis infection. Can you figure it out? A client with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has recently developed a vaginal candidiasis infection. Which task…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Phenelzine client teachings
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is speaking with a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder who has taken phenelzine. Can you figure it out? The nurse is speaking with a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder who has taken phenelzine for 10 years. The…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Meniere Disease
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 37-year-old woman who has had multiple episodes of dizziness lasting between 20 minutes to several hours. These episodes are associated with ringing in the left ear. Can you figure…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Interdisciplinary care plan
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is creating an interdisciplinary plan of care for a client. Can you figure it out? The nurse is developing an interdisciplinary plan of care for a client diagnosed with community-acquired methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) within a leg wound. Which healthcare…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Refractive Errors
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 21-year-old man who has noticed some difficulty reading textbooks or viewing text on his laptop screen. Can you figure it out? A 21-year-old man presents to his primary care…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) appropriate activities
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on delegating to unlicensed assistive personnel while caring for an elderly patient. Can you figure it out? Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) while caring for an elderly client who requires maximum assistance with activities…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Pheochromocytoma
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Here’s another USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 31-year-old woman with recurrent episodes of headache, palpitations, and anxiety. Can you figure it out? A 31-year-old woman comes to her physician for evaluation of recurrent episodes of headache, palpitations, and anxiety. She works as a lawyer…