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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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Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Blood accidentally drawn from femoral vein

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. When compared to an arterial blood sample, the venous sample will most likely show what differences?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Patient has sudden jerking movements in arms

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Patient has condition that leads to loss of GABAergic neurons in the basal ganglia. What condition has a similar pathogenesis?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Flank pain in patient with sickle cell disease

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. What is the most likely cause of this patient’s sharp left flank pain associated with nausea and vomiting?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1: What nutrient is elevating blood pressure?

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A busy patient has turned to fast food and soda more often of late. Now her BP is up. What’s going on?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Do cardiovascular function curves stump you?

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Based on two sets of cardiovascular function curves, can you determine the right atrial pressure at rest?

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What I wish I knew in medical school about USMLE Step 1 prep

As medical students prep for their dedicated study window, AMA member Pauline Huynh, MD, reflects on what worked in her Step 1 prep.

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Know the pros and cons of third-party medical school study resources

About 70% of medical students look to YouTube, Wikipedia and for-pay resources to help with pre-clinical studies. Learn about benefits and drawbacks.

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