Studying for USMLE Step 2? Master this most missed question

Studying for the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step 2 may seem daunting, but not to fear. Starting this month, we’re giving you an exclusive scoop on the most missed USMLE Step 2 test prep questions and expert strategies to help you beat them. Check out this month’s most challenging question, and view an expert video explanation of the answer from Kaplan Medical. Welcome to the first Step 2 post in AMA Wire’s® series, “Tutor talk: Tips from Kaplan Medical on the most missed USMLE test prep questions from Kaplan’s Qbank.” Each month, we’re revealing the top questions students miss on the USMLE, a helpful analysis of answers and videos featuring tips on how to advance your test-taking strategies. See all posts in this series. Think you have what it takes to rise above your peers? Test your USMLE knowledge below. Ready. Set. Go. This month’s question that stumped most students: A 59-year-old ranch hand presents to the outpatient department with chest pain. Over the past eight months, he has noticed a dull, central chest pain that radiates to his left arm and jaw while walking. The pain subsides after about two minutes of rest but quickly returns upon walking again. This is severely affecting his work, and he is concerned that he will lose his job because of poor productivity. His vital signs are temperature 37.0ºC (98.6ºF), pulse 74/min and blood pressure 135/82 mm Hg. Stress test reveals ST-segment depression in leads I, a...
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