NBME Free 120 Step 2 Exam
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PASS
child shows specific difficulties in reading/writing/math but average IQ and age appropriate
daily living skills—ANSWER-specific learning disorder
if the child above had a below average IQ—ANSWER-intellectual disability
pentoxifylline therapy—ANSWER-used to treat intermittent claudication in PAD
PAD what tests should be run—ANSWER-lipid studies because dyslipidemia is a RF for PAD
24 HR urine collection ofr measurement of venillylmandelic acid and 5-HIAA—ANSWER-
serotonin think carcinoid
plasma and urine catecholamine and metabolite concentrations—ANSWER-
pheochromocytoma
how to differentiate between adrenal adenoma vs bilateral adrenal hyperplasia in primary
hyperaldosteronism—ANSWER-adrenal venous sampling
acute pulmonary edema (shortness of breath, crackles on examination, decreased oxygen
saturation) and hypotension following an acute myocardial infarction.—ANSWER-acute left
ventricular failure
, Presents with low blood pressure, increased heart rate, decreased jugular venous distension,
and dry mucous membranes.—ANSWER-intravascular hypovolemia
Sudden onset causing severe mitral regurgitation with a new holosystolic murmur and
pulmonary edema.—ANSWER-ruptured papillary muscle
hemoglobin electrophoresis shows an FS pattern—ANSWER-SCD
SCD diagnosis NBSIM
a. hydroxyuria
b. penicillin prophlyaxis
c. iron supplementation—ANSWER-early prevention against infections making prophylaxis a
high yield topic
**Prophylaxis is overemphasized by USMLE
Bleeding esophageal varices treatment—ANSWER-endoscopic hemostatic therapy
A common complication of rhabdomyolysis, as per USMLE/NBME content, is—ANSWER-
myoglobin-induced AKI.
The patient's presentation of longstanding intermittent dysphagia associated with
regurgitation of undigested food, without weight loss or heartburn, is characteristic of—
ANSWER-Zenker diverticulum
Presents with dysphagia to solids and liquids, chest discomfort, and weight loss.—ANSWER-
Achalasia
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
child shows specific difficulties in reading/writing/math but average IQ and age appropriate
daily living skills—ANSWER-specific learning disorder
if the child above had a below average IQ—ANSWER-intellectual disability
pentoxifylline therapy—ANSWER-used to treat intermittent claudication in PAD
PAD what tests should be run—ANSWER-lipid studies because dyslipidemia is a RF for PAD
24 HR urine collection ofr measurement of venillylmandelic acid and 5-HIAA—ANSWER-
serotonin think carcinoid
plasma and urine catecholamine and metabolite concentrations—ANSWER-
pheochromocytoma
how to differentiate between adrenal adenoma vs bilateral adrenal hyperplasia in primary
hyperaldosteronism—ANSWER-adrenal venous sampling
acute pulmonary edema (shortness of breath, crackles on examination, decreased oxygen
saturation) and hypotension following an acute myocardial infarction.—ANSWER-acute left
ventricular failure
, Presents with low blood pressure, increased heart rate, decreased jugular venous distension,
and dry mucous membranes.—ANSWER-intravascular hypovolemia
Sudden onset causing severe mitral regurgitation with a new holosystolic murmur and
pulmonary edema.—ANSWER-ruptured papillary muscle
hemoglobin electrophoresis shows an FS pattern—ANSWER-SCD
SCD diagnosis NBSIM
a. hydroxyuria
b. penicillin prophlyaxis
c. iron supplementation—ANSWER-early prevention against infections making prophylaxis a
high yield topic
**Prophylaxis is overemphasized by USMLE
Bleeding esophageal varices treatment—ANSWER-endoscopic hemostatic therapy
A common complication of rhabdomyolysis, as per USMLE/NBME content, is—ANSWER-
myoglobin-induced AKI.
The patient's presentation of longstanding intermittent dysphagia associated with
regurgitation of undigested food, without weight loss or heartburn, is characteristic of—
ANSWER-Zenker diverticulum
Presents with dysphagia to solids and liquids, chest discomfort, and weight loss.—ANSWER-
Achalasia
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
