Free USMLE Step 2 CK Notes

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• Things I keep forgettingDx of Aortic Dissection: ECHO If unstable; CT Angiography if stable Dx of coarctation: ECHO…
• CardioRheumatic Heart Disease: GAS Acute Rheumatic Fever: MECCS Migratory Polyarthritis Erythema…
• RespiratoryAcute Respiratory Failure: hypoxia (<60mmHg), hypercapnic (PaCO2 >50mmHg) or both V/Q mismatch…
• GastrointestinalGallstones (tx if sx only) Elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy Acute cholecystitis,…
• NeurologyMigraine Abortive: Triptans (5HT Agonist); NSAIDs/acetaminophen; Antiemetics; Ergotamine (5HT…
• Infectious diseasesRespiratory Pneumonia: Shunting; C02 low d/t hyperventilation Community acquired pneumonia:…
• RenalBladder cancer: Hydronephrosis: tumour can cause obstruction + Voiding symptoms AKI causes AG…
• HaematologyIron Deficiency: increased RDW Anemia of Chronic (Inflammatory) Disease (Hepcidin inhibits…
• Endocrine IssuesHyperthyroidism Excess thyroid hormone increases osteoclasts activity: Hypercalcaemia —->…
• PaediatricsSickle Cell Anemia Splenic sequestration crisis: Splenomegaly and signs of Shock Compensatory…
• ObstetricsEndometriosis: Uterus not enlarged Bleeds into peritoneal cavity DYSMENORRHEA and dyspareunia…
• PsychDepression Tx: SSRIs preferred Most important RF for suicide: Previous attempt Sleep:…
• SurgeryRectus sheath Hematoma: anticoagulation Acute onset periumbilical pain w palpable abdo…
• Autoimmune and other diseasesRheumatoid Arthritis Osteopoenia/osteoporosis; Periarticular erosions Rheumatoid nodules:…
• BiostatisticsCase (disease) Control (no disease) A——> Has disease O——> No disease Retrospective: What…
• Congenital Issue PresentationsCoarctation of aorta Preductal presents few days after birth as when first born —> blood can…
• DermatologyPemphigus Vulgaris (autoimmune) —-> deadly: AutoAb to desmosomes: IgG Flaccid bullae and…
• Endocrine & MSKLambert Eaton Syndrome Less likely to have ocular (ptosis) and bulbar (dysphagia, dysarthria)…
• ImmunologyTrace Mineral Deficinecies RF: PRN Malabsorption eg IBD, Bowel resection Zinc deficiency…
• OphthalmicCentral retinal artery occlusion: Painless monocular vision loss Pupil fails to react to light…
• Stroke symptom charti Spiro corcia thalamic gym ## Spink ## Hadid erroneous x ## Hadid ## Lorinrowo ## Colored…
• Vaccines & boostersTetanus Prophylaxis If vaccinated: Clean/minor wound: only give vaccine if last dose over 10…