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Kaplan USMLE Step 2: Patient says his skin is crawling

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Physical exam of 50-year-old is notable for diaphoresis and tremulousness. What’s the first step?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 2: What does this bone marrow biopsy reveal?

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The patient has fullness on the left side of his abdomen. Learn about his test results and see if you can correctly diagnose.

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Kaplan USMLE Step 2: What’s behind dilated pupils, tachycardia?

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A checkup with a college freshman following the first week of finals is far from routine. Can you solve this stumper?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 2: Finding treatment for schizophrenia

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. This is the patient’s third hospital admission in six months, and each time he is less responsive to antipsychotic agents.

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Kaplan USMLE Step 2: Young woman has rash for two weeks

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The patient also suffers from easy bruising and nose bleeds. Learn more and see if you can diagnose this stumper.

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Kaplan USMLE Step 2: Lab work leads to shortness of breath

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A young man experiences increasing shortness of breath after recently starting work in a scientific laboratory.

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Kaplan USMLE Step 2: Diagnosing a swollen ankle

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Teen plays rugby but does not recall any recent trauma to the swollen ankle. What is diagnostic of this condition?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 2: Woman has gone without sleep for 3 days

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Patient brought in by friends shows pressured speech and flight of ideas. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 2: Barium enema reveals multiple polyps

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Results from a barium enema shows polyps scattered throughout the patient’s colon. What is the next step in management?

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