Wrong answer right explanation
Posted by Patrick John Anchinges, 19 Sep 2025, 0 comments
Wrong answer right explanation
The glucose reabsorption in the PCT in the kidneys of a Type 2 DM patient is not decreased, just simply maxed out, and SGLT2 cannot accomodate all the glucose, so it goes through into the urine. The answer implies reabsorption is decreased when it isn't.
Posted by Patrick John Anchinges, 19 Sep 2025, 0 comments
Review of Question Vignette or Answer Choices
Posted by Alexa Szatkowski, 16 Sep 2025, 0 comments
Review of Question Vignette or Answer Choices
While ETEC is known to be the primary cause of Traveler's diarrhea based on its watery characteristic, its heat-labile/stable enterotoxins do not cause inflammation or invasion. On the other hand, EIEC's microbes invade the intestinal mucosa, causing necrosis and inflammation similar to that of Shigella, which leads to watery diarrhea progressing to blood and mucus in the stool. Therefore, I think this question needs to be reviewed to reform the stem to point towards ETEC or change the answer choices.
Posted by Alexa Szatkowski, 16 Sep 2025, 0 comments
Tacrolimus Adverse Effects
Posted by Alexa Szatkowski, 15 Sep 2025, 0 comments
Tacrolimus Adverse Effects
I'm not seeing in any of my other resources that Tacrolimus is associated with the skin changes mentioned in this question, nor any of the other mentioned drugs. Could someone possibly explain or point me to a resource with this information?
Posted by Alexa Szatkowski, 15 Sep 2025, 0 comments
Review
Posted by mauricio calderon, 25 Aug 2025, 0 comments
Review
She is having problems in The pasta month. And not over 6 months period
Posted by mauricio calderon, 25 Aug 2025, 0 comments
Serious Questions About USMLE Step 1 Prep – Need Guidance
Posted by Kevin Brian, 15 Aug 2025, 0 comments
Serious Questions About USMLE Step 1 Prep – Need Guidance
Hi everyone,
I’m deep into my USMLE Step 1 prep and honestly feeling a bit overwhelmed with the amount of material to cover. I’ve been following a study schedule using resources like First Aid and UWorld, but I still struggle with retaining the finer details, especially in biochemistry and microbiology.
For those who’ve successfully passed, how did you structure your daily study routine to balance breadth and depth without burning out? Did you focus more on high-yield review or thorough, slower learning?
I’ve used the practice tests from Passexam_4_sure — it seems promising, but I’m not sure how well it aligns with the real exam’s question style and difficulty.
Any advice on managing time effectively, staying consistent, and knowing when you’re “ready” would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance — I know this community has a wealth of experience, and I’m eager to learn from you all.
Posted by Kevin Brian, 15 Aug 2025, 0 comments
Incorrect answer
Posted by Adiel Rey Cabrera, 22 Jul 2025, 0 comments
Incorrect answer
Beta-3 adrenergic agonists, like mirabegron and vibegron, are indicated in overactive bladder (OAB) in adults, not beta-2 agonists.
Posted by Adiel Rey Cabrera, 22 Jul 2025, 0 comments
Incorrect answer
Posted by Adiel Rey Cabrera, 22 Jul 2025, 0 comments
Incorrect answer
Wrong answer. In this clinical scenario, hydrochlorothiazide is the most likely candidate for discontinuation.
Posted by Adiel Rey Cabrera, 22 Jul 2025, 0 comments
McArdle disease is not associated with hyperglycemia
Posted by Adiel Rey Cabrera, 21 Jul 2025, 0 comments
McArdle disease is not associated with hyperglycemia
McArdle disease is not associated with hyperglycemia; on the contrary, it is often associated with hypoglycemia during exercise.
Posted by Adiel Rey Cabrera, 21 Jul 2025, 0 comments
Horner syndrome
Posted by Adiel Rey Cabrera, 19 Jul 2025, 1 comments
Horner syndrome
Horner syndrome is not significantly associated with vision loss. There may only be a slight visual field impairment due to the ptosis and some difficulty seeing in low-light environments( miosis). Therefore, the clinical presentation of vision loss described in the question doesn't correspond to this diagnosis.
Posted by Adiel Rey Cabrera, 19 Jul 2025, 1 comments
eryhropoitin and hypertension
Posted by Mohammad Ameen, 17 Jun 2025, 0 comments
eryhropoitin and hypertension
mech by which EP induces HTN
- inhibits Ach induced vasodialation vaso dialation
- platelet aggregates
- increased levels of Endothelin -1
renal cell carcinoma - increased EP
Posted by Mohammad Ameen, 17 Jun 2025, 0 comments
Muscular duchenne dystrophy
Posted by Sahil Dhull, 15 Jun 2025, 0 comments
Muscular duchenne dystrophy
Let’s discuss this question? In detail?
Posted by Sahil Dhull, 15 Jun 2025, 0 comments
C3 complement (Glomerulonephritis)
Posted by Ana Furtado, 9 Jun 2025, 1 comments
C3 complement (Glomerulonephritis)
I am not sure if C3 complement will arise in this case! For me, it will decrease.
Posted by Ana Furtado, 9 Jun 2025, 1 comments
Mistake on vignette
Posted by José Bueno, 27 Apr 2025, 0 comments
Mistake on vignette
It says the urine has increased osmolality and plasma decreased osmolality, but in DI, when there is no ADH it should be the opposite, urine diluted and plasma concentrated. Please give feedback
Posted by José Bueno, 27 Apr 2025, 0 comments
A 58-year-old female presents with difficulty breathing, especially when lying flat. She has a history of poorly controlled hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Physical examination reveals elevated jugular venous pressure, rales on pulmonary auscultation, and peripheral edema. An echocardiogram shows increased left ventricular thickness and diastolic dysfunction. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Posted by Otilia Ramos, 26 Apr 2025, 2 comments
A 58-year-old female presents with difficulty breathing, especially when lying flat. She has a history of poorly controlled hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Physical examination reveals elevated jugular venous pressure, rales on pulmonary auscultation, and peripheral edema. An echocardiogram shows increased left ventricular thickness and diastolic dysfunction. What is the most likely diagnosis?
No murmur or abnormalities that suggest vavulopathy.
Posted by Otilia Ramos, 26 Apr 2025, 2 comments
A researcher is conducting a study on the prevalence of spinal bifida in a certain population. She discovered that it occurs at a higher rate in this population than in the general population. Which of the following measures of disease frequency best describes this finding?
Posted by Otilia Ramos, 26 Apr 2025, 1 comments
A researcher is conducting a study on the prevalence of spinal bifida in a certain population. She discovered that it occurs at a higher rate in this population than in the general population. Which of the following measures of disease frequency best describes this finding?
The spina bifida occurs in a Higher rate in this population...
Might be usefull to measure new cases because talks about speed
Posted by Otilia Ramos, 26 Apr 2025, 1 comments
Not good vignette
Posted by José Bueno, 23 Apr 2025, 1 comments
Not good vignette
if secretion is increased, phosphate levels then should be decreased, not increased like the vignette said, it is wrong
Posted by José Bueno, 23 Apr 2025, 1 comments
A 45-year-old female presents to her physician with a persistent dry cough, shortness of breath and occasional chest tightness. She has no history of smoking and works in a textile factory. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive pattern. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Posted by anu kumari, 16 Apr 2025, 1 comments
A 45-year-old female presents to her physician with a persistent dry cough, shortness of breath and occasional chest tightness. She has no history of smoking and works in a textile factory. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive pattern. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Why is it pneumoconiosis if the patient has no history of smoking and works in a textile factory?
Posted by anu kumari, 16 Apr 2025, 1 comments