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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions

Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Increase in cardiac output and right atrial pressure

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4 tips to maximize the dedicated Step 1 study period

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USMLE Step 1 prep: Identify drugs used in an experiment

A diagram shows changes in blood pressure and heart rate in an animal with intact reflexes in response to two drugs. Assume the antagonist's effects will last for the duration and the agonist's effects are transient.

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions
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Med students' perceptions of learning environment matter

Studies show med students who feel more positive about their learning environment perform better on the USMLE. See how campus culture plays a large role in perception and how it could affect medical education.

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Master one of the most missed USMLE questions

This USMLE test prep question deals with a 21-year-old man with a history of schizophrenia who’s brought to the emergency department by his mother because of the acute onset of neck stiffness. After an exam, what best describes the physical findings in this patient?

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Top 12 stories from 2015 every med student should read

Look back at some of the top news about medical students in 2015. Topics stories cover why some medical students aren’t matching to expert strategies for acing the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE®).

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This month's most missed USMLE question—and the right answer

This month’s USMLE test prep question deals with a 72-year-old obese woman who collapses and is brought to the emergency department. The situation explores pathology and cardiovascular topics.

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Sharpen your USMLE skills with this top missed test prep question

A top priority for medical students is preparing for the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE). This month’s test prep question explores pathophysiology. Check out the question that stumped most of your peers—and hear an expert video explanation of the answer from Kaplan Medical.

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Here's the most missed USMLE test prep question—and the right answer

With help from Kaplan Medical, we’ll go over the most missed United States Medical Licensing Exam® test prep questions and provide the right answer. This month’s question explores microbiology and reproductive topics.

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Get your definitive USMLE Step 1 study guide here

Students prepping to take the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1 can take advantage of this definitive study guide to make the most of your review time. Get tips from Kaplan Medical.

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5 ways to squash your USMLE Step 1 anxiety

The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 is supposed to be difficult, so don’t be too hard on yourself. Kaplan Medical suggests 5 tips conquer your test anxiety and keep your mind focused.

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