Category: USMLE® Step 2
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Medication effects
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A 67-year-old woman presents with palpitations and fatigue. Dive into her ECG and labs to discover which treatment effectively prevents serious AF complications.
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Neck pain
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Enhance your diagnostic skills and prepare effectively for the USMLE® Step 2 exam by exploring a case study involving a 36-year-old woman with acute neck pain following a motor vehicle collision.
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Leg pain
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Prep for the USMLE® Step 2 CK exam with this case study that focuses on a 36-year-old woman with acute leg pain. Learn how to recognize the common origins of thrombus and identify appropriate management steps. Dive into the details and sharpen your clinical skills for effective patient care!
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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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A young woman considering permanent contraception expresses uncertainty and wants to explore LARCs first. Understand why full informed consent is essential before sterilization.
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Arthrocentesis
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Review a clinical case of knee swelling and pain with synovial fluid results. Can you identify the most likely diagnosis and differentiate it from other arthritic conditions?
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: High blood pressure
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Prepare for your USMLE Step 2 with this case: A 55-year-old woman presents with stage 1 hypertension and occasional headaches. Her 24-hour blood pressure monitoring and low ASCVD risk score point to a critical next step in management.A 55-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician for a follow-up appointment…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Leukocytosis
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Prepare for the USMLE Step 2 with a case of a 45-year-old woman presenting with right upper quadrant pain, fever, and a history of biliary colic. Learn how to identify key physical exam findings, such as a positive Murphy’s sign, that suggest acute cholecystitis, a common complication of gallstones.A 45-year-old…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Mycolic acid
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Test your knowledge with this USMLE Step 2 Question of the Day. A 37-year-old man with a history of hypertension and frequent travel to tuberculosis-endemic regions presents for a routine visit. He has no symptoms, but his tuberculin skin test and interferon-gamma assay are positive. The patient is initiated on…
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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. 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…
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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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Assess clinical features and management strategies in a thyroid case presenting with hyperthyroidism and eye symptoms, highlighting key considerations in treatment choices. What’s the answer? Let’s find out!
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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 2 Question of the Day: Focused history
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A patient presents with anxiety and recent episodes of loss of consciousness. What is crucial to the patient’s diagnosis and treatment?
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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…