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Get ready for USMLE: See our top Step 1 test-prep stumpers

We have offered a look at some of the most frequently missed USMLE Step 1 test-prep questions. Here are the most popular stumpers of all time.

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions
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USMLE Step 1: Which cardiac abnormality caused a patient's death?

Weeks after a myocardial infarction, a patient with a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia dies. Which cardiac abnormality caused her death?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions
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USMLE Step 1: What’s next when NSAIDs are ineffective?

A 54-year-old man’s progressive rheumatoid arthritis is unresponsive to high dose NSAIDs. Considering his family history of diabetes, which test is to be recommended?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions
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USMLE Step 1: What’s causing an infant’s labored breathing?

A 7-week-old is laboring to breathe and has conjunctivitis. Which condition is most likely to be seen on a Pap smear preparation from the mother?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions
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USMLE Step 1: What is causing teenager’s abdominal pain?

A 16-year-old girl complains of acute abdominal pain and diarrhea. She has an elevated temperature and heart rate. What is the likeliest cause?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions
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USMLE Step 1: Which test for patient with rheumatoid arthritis?

A 54-year-old man’s rheumatoid arthritis is not responding to NSAIDs. Which test should be ordered to address his concerns?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions
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USMLE Step 1: Determine the origin of abnormal CT scan results

A 66-year-old man presents with worsening shortness of breath and sudden onset chest pain. What is the most likely origin of the abnormality seen on CT?

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USMLE Step 1: Compare drugs’ effects on arteriolar resistance

An investigator is evaluating the effects of new synthetic drugs. Which conclusions can be drawn from the data?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions
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USMLE Step 1: Predict the effect of a trial contraceptive

Researchers analyze the urine of women taking an oral contraceptive. Match the data with the parameter being measured.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions