Category: USMLE Step 2

Learn about the USMLE Step 2 CK diagnostic approach through the case of a 67-year-old man with progressive dysphagia, weight loss, hoarseness, and chest pain. Do you know which test(s) should be given? A 67-year-old man presents to the clinic for evaluation of difficulty swallowing that began with solids and…

Learn about a USMLE Step 2 question involving a 28-year-old woman with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, presenting with severe pelvic pain, hypotension, and a positive hCG. Understand the significance of emergent laparoscopy to control bleeding and remove damaged tissue.A 28-year-old woman comes to the emergency department for evaluation of right-sided…

A 57-year-old man is brought to the emergency department for fever and confusion. His partner states that he has been increasingly confused over the past 24 hours and appears more lethargic than usual. The patient has a past medical history of cirrhosis due to untreated hepatitis C. His current medications…

Prepare for USMLE Step 2 with our QOTD on limited hip abduction, Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, & Barlow maneuver. Strengthen your exam knowledge!A 5-month-old girl is brought to the pediatric clinic by her mother for a routine well-child exam. They recently moved to the area and have missed several…

Prepare for USMLE Step 2 with our QOTD on limited hip abduction, Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, & Barlow maneuver. Strengthen your exam knowledge. A 58-year-old man presents to the primary care office for evaluation of a painful abdominal lump for the last six months. He states the lump becomes…

This USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day focuses on sinus tachycardia and its association with conditions like pheochromocytoma and hypertensive emergencies. Understand the role of alpha-blockers in management.A 54-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with the abrupt onset of severe headache, palpitations, and diaphoresis. She reports similar episodes…

We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 48-year-old woman with no breast symptoms, a history of PCOS, and family history of ovarian cancer presents with mammographic microcalcifications. What’s the best next step in her management? Can you figure it out? A 48-year-old…

We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 65-year-old woman in the emergency department, presenting with double vision, headache, and escalating symptoms. With a history of hypertension and amlodipine use, ophthalmologic examination uncovers bilateral papilledema and right eye medial deviation. Can you identify…

We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 72-year-old man presenting with groin pain and bulging, exacerbated by standing. With a diagnosis of femoral hernia, the patient is set for endoscopic repair under spinal anesthesia. Discover the intricacies of this procedure and identify…

We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 33-year-old man with penetrating chest trauma, presenting with absent breath sounds, dullness to percussion, and hypoechoic fluid on sonographic examination. As vital signs fluctuate, with a GCS of 15, elevated pulse, and decreased blood pressure,…

We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 72-year-old man battling fever, fatigue, and more while undergoing lymphoma treatment. With a contraindicated test looming based on his symptoms, including abdominal tenderness, an erythematous pharynx, and a sacral pressure wound, can you identify the…

We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 55-year-old man with a history of hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia presents to the emergency department with pain, swelling, and redness in his left leg, accompanied by fever and chills for three days following an insect…

This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 2-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 56-year-old man that has an occipital headache that progressed and is now associated with nausea, vomiting, and fever. The patient has a past medical history of diabetes, hypertension,…

We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 22-year-old man with abdominal pain. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient’s condition? A 22-year-old man comes to the clinic complaining of a 6-week history of intermittent abdominal pain. The patient…