USMLE Step 1

USMLE Step 1 QUESTION of the DAY!

A 12 year-old girl stops mid-sentence and stares into space completely unaware of anything around her for a few moments. Her friends noticed that her lips were quivering during this time. What is most likely your diagnosis?

A) grand mal seizure
B) complex partial seizure
C) Attention deficit disorder
D) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
E) Absence seizure

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Answer: E) absence seizue. Also known as petit mal seizure, an absence seizure in a child can be caused by genetic, infection, trauma, congenital, and metabolic reasons. Treatment involves finding the cause of the seizure.


USMLE Step 1 D.O.C. of the Day!

The drug Ribavirin is used to treat what 2 entities?

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Respiratory syncytial virus and Chronic hepatitis C

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USMLE Step 1 Buzz Word of the Day!

when you see "Koplik spots" you should instantly think...

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Answer: Measles