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LMGMO ft. Dr. Naasty – Study Rock Anthem – NYMC Class of 2015
01 month ago
by rstigall
in Stuff We Like
We love this video from:
The New York Medical College Class of 2015 and Dan Sammartano
Parody of LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem, created by the
USMLE-Rx Step 2 Qmax Challenge #23642
71 month ago
Check out today’s Step 2 Qmax Question Challenge.
Know the answer? Post it in the comments below! Don’t forget to check back for an update with the correct answer and explanation.
Four hours after birth, a neonate without dysmorphic features has noticeable periorbital and perioral cyanosis, markedly so when crying. The pregnancy was uncomplicated, the infant was born at term, and her mother was negative for Group B Streptococcus. Vital signs are stable, but the infant’s oxygen saturation is 86% on room air. The lungs are clear to auscultation, but a continuous, machinelike murmur is heard along the left sternal border. Arterial partial pressure of oxygen increases to 110 mm Hg on 100% oxygen for 10 minutes. An echocardiogram is obtained and is shown in the image.
Which of the following is the best next step in management of this patient?
A. Administer prostaglandin E1
B. Administer furosemide
C. Schedule the patient for emergent corrective surgery
D. Obtain an x-ray of the chest
E. Obtain a cardiac catheterization
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Med School Done Right: Don’t Let Others Tell You What You Should Care About – Part 2
01 month ago
By Luke Murray
This post is part of a series called “Med School Done Right,” which will look at not just succeeding in medical school in the narrow terms of “getting good grades,” but at shaping the kind of experiences you want to have during these (usually) four very important years of your life.
USMLE-Rx Step 1 Qmax Challenge #2179
141 month ago
Check out today’s Step 1 Qmax Question Challenge.
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A 12-year-old girl is brought to the pediatrician because of a fever of 39.7°C (103.5°F), trouble swallowing, and drooling. Within a few minutes of arriving at the office, she develops inspiratory stridor and respiratory distress. An x-ray film of her neck is shown in the image.
Which of the following organisms is most likely responsible for this patient’s condition?
A. Gram-positive coccus growing in clusters
B. Gram-negative coccobacilli
C. Non-Gram-staining bacteria lacking a cell wall
D. Negative-sense single-stranded virus
E. Gram-positive sphere growing in chains
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This practice question is an actual question from the USMLE-Rx Step 1 test bank. For more Step 1 study help, try our Flash Facts and Step 1 Express video series.
DO Corner: Structure of COMLEX Level 1
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By Sean Martin
One of the major rumors I’ve heard around campus lately surrounds the structure and scoring of COMLEX. Depending on the school you attend, you may have noticed that some students have a real grasp of what is going on and others seem to be a little confused. I am writing this post to set the record straight and to give you nothing but the facts, with maybe a couple of tips thrown in.
Video App Review: Obstetrics & Gynecology LANGE Q&A for iOS
01 month ago
by rstigall
in Video App Reviews
With all the great apps available to help you study, how do you know which one(s) to choose? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Check out this great video review from First Aid team member, Jaysson Brooks. We include a grade for the app based on our Video Review Grading Scale.
Know of an app you’d like us to review? Share your suggestion in the comments below.
Name: Obstetrics & Gynecology LANGE Q&A for iOS
Mobile Operating System: iOS
Price: 135 free questions. $39.99 for 1,277 more questions.
*Grade: A
*Grading Scale: http://firstaidteam.com/4885/video-review-grading-scale.
USMLE-Rx Step 2 Qmax Challenge #23580
61 month ago
Check out today’s Step 2 Qmax Question Challenge.
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A 17-year-old boy presents to the emergency department after being rescued from the scene of a motor vehicle accident. On arrival his temperature is 37°C (98.6°F), blood pressure is 100/60 mm Hg, heart rate is 90/min, respiratory rate is 15/min, and Glasgow Coma Scale score is 15. Physical examination reveals pain and tenderness localized to the suprapubic region, range of motion of lower extremities limited by pain, and no blood at the meatus. Analysis of urine reveals microscopic hematuria. X-ray of the pelvis is shown in the image.
Which of the following is the most likely explanation for these findings?
A. Urethral injury
B. Bladder injury
C. Pelvic hematoma
D. Abdominal trauma
E. Renal contusion
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