Category: Step 2
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Medication effects
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Delve into a clinical case of a 67-year-old woman with intermittent palpitations and fatigue. Identify potential arrhythmias and the best treatment option for her condition.
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Neck pain
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Today, let’s focus on the case of a 36-year-old woman who presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision, exhibiting significant neck pain and symptoms suggestive of cervical spine injury. Can you identify the common mechanisms of injury associated with fractures of the axis (C2) and discuss the…
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Osmosis Product Updates: 2025
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The Osmosis from Elsevier team is dedicated to providing all our learners with an engaging and impactful learning experience. We invite you to check back here regularly to learn about Osmosis product updates and improvements throughout 2025. Now, let’s dive into the latest updates! January 2025: The Retirement of Clinical…
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The Best Resolutions for Healthcare Students in 2025
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Welcome, future clinicians and caregivers, to 2025! While it may seem old-fashioned, setting resolutions is more than just making a list to forget by the end of January. It’s about sculpting your path to becoming the best version of yourself, both personally and professionally, while setting the stage for a…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Leg pain
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Get ready for USMLE Step 2 CK with a question focusing on necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTI). Can you describe and interpret the diagnostic workup for an adult presenting with an NSTI and identify the key diagnostic features that differentiate between NSTI, possible NSTI, and non-NSTI? Enhance your clinical skills…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Serum potassium
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Prepare for your USMLE Step 2 CK with a question focusing on hypokalemia in adults. Can you formulate and prioritize a differential diagnosis for a patient presenting with hypokalemia, and identify the additional tests needed to confirm your diagnoses? Enhance your clinical reasoning skills with this important assessment. A 26-year-old…
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How to Collaborate with Your Psychiatry Attending
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Welcome to your new psychiatry clerkship! To help you thrive during your clinical rotations, we’re sharing practical, hands-on advice from experienced medical professionals to help you make the most of your psychiatry rotation. We’ve compiled a quick psychiatry clerkship guide to help you seamlessly navigate your psychiatry rotation. The Fundamentals of…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Ear pain
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Just in time with a new USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 3-year-old boy with ear pain in his right ear along with a cough and nasal congestion. The patient is on high-dose amoxicillin and acetaminophen, but returns 48 hours later for reassessment. What’s the…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: LARC
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Prepare for your USMLE Step 2 CK with a question focusing on obtaining and interpreting the elements of a focused history for a patient presenting for permanent contraception (sterilization).A 23-year-old woman, gravida 0, presents to the office to discuss contraception. She does not want children and does not desire to…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: HIV positive
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Explore a crucial aspect of HIV management with this scenario-based USMLE Step 2 CK question. Learn about recommended screening tests for newly diagnosed HIV-positive patients. A 32-year-old biologically female patient presents to the primary care office for an initial visit after learning she is HIV-positive from a screening test. The patient does…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Difficulty swallowing
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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. This scenario highlights the importance of selecting appropriate tests and integrating clinical findings to confirm a diagnosis and guide treatment. A 67-year-old man presents to…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Pelvic pain
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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…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Fever and confusion
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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…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Limited hip abduction
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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…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Abdominal hernia
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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…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Sinus tachycardia
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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…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Thyroid management
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 35-year-old woman presents with unintentional weight loss, diarrhea, and proptosis. Vital signs show an elevated pulse and blood pressure. Lab results indicate low TSH, high free T4, and positive thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin. What’s the best next…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Pleomorphic microcalcifications
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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…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Double vision
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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…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Endoscopic repair
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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…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Hemothorax
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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,…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: B-cell lymphoma
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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…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Insect bite
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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…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Oral loratadine
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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 20-year-old woman with a history of well-controlled asthma presents with springtime allergies while training for a marathon. She experiences sneezing, rhinorrhea, and watery eyes. The physician prescribes loratadine. What is…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Focused history
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 38-year-old man arrives at the emergency department with anxiety and two recent episodes of loss of consciousness. His partner found him unconscious with urinary incontinence, and he’s been drinking more since losing his job four…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Duloxetine
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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 49-year-old woman battling depression with a family history of mental health issues. Discover the critical factors that may make duloxetine the preferred treatment option for her condition. Get insights into…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Jaundice
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Uncover a medical case study: 53-year-old man with abdominal pain, jaundice, and fever. Learn about the next steps in management. Enhance your medical knowledge with this USMLE® Step 2-style practice question. A 53-year-old man presents to the emergency department for evaluation of cramping abdominal pain, and yellow skin. The pain…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Asthma management
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Prepare for the Step 2 USMLE® with this comprehensive topic on asthma management. Follow the case of a 42-year-old man in a pulmonology clinic, diagnosed with asthma and currently on a prescribed inhaler. Explore the patient’s symptoms, spirometry results, and laboratory findings to determine the most appropriate next step in…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Ventral hernia repair
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Learn the cause of post-operative symptoms in a 62-year-old woman following a ventral hernia repair with mesh. Explore her medical history, vital signs, and pulmonary examination findings. Learn more now and understand the potential factors affecting her condition. Enhance your medical knowledge with this USMLE® Step 2-style practice question. A…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Ascites
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Learn the cause of ascites in a 58-year-old man with shortness of breath and abdominal distention. Explore his medical history, vital signs, and physical examination findings. Learn about the diagnostic clues and the significance of a serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) of 1.5. Enhance your medical knowledge with this USMLE® Step…