A 28 year-old man has a minor injury as a result of motor car accident. He complains of severe pain due to a scratch on his scalp across the front hairline. Which of these nerves is responsible for this pain? A-Trigeminal nerve B-Facial nerve C-Vagus nerve D-Oculomotor nerve E-Orbital nerve Answer The anterior scalp at … [Read more…]
What is USMLE Step 2 CS ? USMLE step 2 CS evaluates medical students’ ability to apply medical knowledge and skills essential for patient care under supervision. It assesses the examinees on how to take history, perform physical examination and communicate with the patient. USMLE Step 2 CS uses standardized patients prepared to simulate real patients … [Read more…]
A 43 year-old woman visits her physician for a follow up after abdominal hysterectomy. During surgery, the obturator nerve was served. What is the most likely lost due to this injury? A-Abduction of the hip joint B-Adduction of the hip joint C-Flexion of the knee joint D-Extension of the knee joint E-Dorsiflexion of the ankle … [Read more…]
A 68-year-old woman presents to her physician with a complaint of urinary incontinence. She is a nursing home resident and her staff tells you that the patient feels desire to void but she cannot hold it to the restroom. She has no pain, dysuria or hematuria. She has a long history of hypertension and she … [Read more…]
A 62-year-old woman visits her physician for a routine physical examination. She has a long history of lower back pain and she takes ibuprofen as needed. . She also takes levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. She exercises daily for 30 minutes and follows a regular diet. On examination, her pulse is 45/min. Holter monitor reveals a regular … [Read more…]