Medical Question of the Day- 21

A 62 year-old man complains of fever and diminished consciousness for 2 days. He has been healthy all his life and he doesn’t take any medications. On examination, he responds inconsistently to commands. His temperature is 103 F, pulse 110/min and blood pressure is 80/56 mmHg. His physical examination is otherwise normal. There is no … Read more

Medical Question of the Day- 15

A 45-year-old man is rushed to the emergency room having severe headaches and recurrent fever started 1 week ago, a week after he came back from a trip to Africa. Physical examination reveals high fever and splenomegaly. Brain imaging reveals signs of cerebral involvement. Which of these following parasites is likely causing the patient’s symptoms? … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Step 2 CK- 403

Q- A 64-year-old woman complains of continuous chest pain for 20 minutes. It started suddenly during a stressful meeting. Her pain is dull, aching in nature, and 9/10 in severity. She had several episodes of chest pain in the past that started after exertion and resolved by rest. She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Step 2 CK- 402

Q- A 34-year-old man with a one-week history of sore throat presents today with fever, hoarseness, difficulty breathing, and drooling. On physical examination, his temperature is 102.3f and he has inspiratory stridor. What is the most preferred next action for this patient? A-Admit to the intensive care unit B-Prescribe broad-spectrum antibiotic C-Throat swab and culture … Read more