Medical Question of the Day- 38

A 75-year-old man presents to his physician for a routine examination. He has a history of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and osteoarthritis. He takes atenolol, simvastatin and ibuprofen as needed. His pulse is 76/min and irregular. Blood pressure is 130/74. Physical examination and imaging studies are normal except for asymptomatic atrial fibrillation. What is the most appropriate … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 272

A 42-year-old man complains of rash and itching. He has no fever, headache or myalgia. On examination, there is maculopapular rash on the abdomen, palms of the hands and soles of the foot. There are also hypertrophic wart-like lesions around the anal area. Cervical, occipital and inguinal lymph nodes are enlarged. CBC shows marked increase … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- 423

A concerned mother has brought her 8-year old girl to the gynecology clinic because of enlarged breasts. Her daughter has been feeling depressed as her schoolmates make fun at her for her large breasts. There has no axillary or pubic hair. There is no history of menarche. Her voice did not change. Her examination is … Read more

Medical Question of the Day- 36

A 30-year-old man visits the clinic complaining of recurrent bouts of diarrhea accompanied with bloating over the past few years. He also reports that he has itchy vesicles around the extensor surfaces of his upper and lower extremities. The rest of clinical examination is normal. What is the skin condition most likely present in this … Read more