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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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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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For IMGs: 2013 Post-Match Analysis: Resolving Concerns for IMGs
17By Sarah Wesley
Recently, a number of sources have raised the concern that match statistics were worse for IMGs this year, including particular alarmism about the few Family Med and Pediatric spots that went to IMGs and DOs. In particular, these sources have caused a great deal of angst as people have conjectured that this year’s primary care stats may reflect a general trend for the future involving all types of residency programs. I wish to address the error of reading into isolated statistics, with the hope that my viewpoint will ease the minds of international medical school graduates minds and encourage them to continue applying to residencies in the US.
USMLE-Rx Step 1 Qmax Challenge #2102
111 month ago
Check out today’s Step 1 Qmax Question Challenge.
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A 27-year-old woman presents to her physician complaining of flu-like symptoms. She reports that she has been feeling fatigued with little energy for more than a month. During this time, she has had a low-grade fever and chills, and more recently she has developed a persistent cough. A sputum culture at 25°C (77°F) is shown in the image.
Which of the following is most likely to be elicited on further questioning?
A. A recent trip to New Mexico
B. Recent hiking in wooded areas
C. A recent trip to Namibia
D. Recent work in her large rose garden
E. A recent trip to Ohio
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Mnemonic Monday: “Don’t Mess With the Pancreas!”- Mnemonics for Ranson Criteria in Pancreatitis
2By Molly Lewis
For patients diagnosed with acute pancreatitis, the Ranson criteria can be used to predict which patients will have poor outcomes. The criteria look at a patient’s lab values, etc., when they are admitted and then again 48 hours later.
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