Pediatrics

USMLE Step 2 CK Pediatrics Questions: Pyloric Stenosis, Intussusception and Midgut Volvulus

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Vomiting in an infant is a common USMLE Step 2 CK scenario. The age, whether the vomit is bilious, and the stool findings point to the diagnosis, and the exam asks for the next best step. Try these three questions. Question 1: A 4-week-old with forceful vomiting after every feed A 4-week-old firstborn boy has … Read more

USMLE Step 2 CK Questions: Newborn Care, Stroke Airway and Myelomeningocele

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Three USMLE Step 2 CK clinical questions on the first steps of newborn care, emergency management of a deteriorating stroke patient, and a newborn with an open neural tube defect. Pick your answer first, then open the explanation. Question 1: What is the first step after delivery of a healthy newborn? A term infant is … Read more