Board Rounds Prep for USMLE and COMLEX Podcast
1) 52: What's Causing This College Freshman's Anxiety?
An 18-y/o college freshman presents with increased social anxiety. He wants to make friends but is afraid of being rejected. What's his diagnosis?
2) 51: What Is Making This Man's Heart Skip a Beat?
A 36-y/o male presents to the hospital because he fears his heart may be "skipping a beat." His workup and history are normal, so what's causing his symptoms?
3) 50: Why Is This Boy Torturing and Killing Animals?
A 15-year-old boy has a history of torturing and killing animals. He has also exhibited violent behavior towards other students at school. What's his diagnosis?
4) 49: Sweating the Details: Is it an Attack or a Disorder?
A 52-y/o female presents with short, reoccurring episodes of chest tightness, pounding palpations, shortness breath, and severe anxiety. What's her diagnosis?
5) 48: What Is Causing This Student's Anxiety?
A 20-y/o student presents with anxiety, but her other symptoms suggest her diagnosis may not be so straight-forward. If it isn't GAD, what could it be?
6) 47: USMLE and COMLEX Prep: Cranial Nerve Nuclei
Using our knowledge of cranial nuclei and some spacial awareness, which cranial nerve nuclei receives fibers from the carotid baroreceptors? Let's find out!
7) 46: USMLE and COMLEX Prep: Glossopharyngeal Nerve Innervation
More glossopharyngeal neuroanatomy! This gland is innervated by the efferent autonomic fibers of the glossopharyngeal nerve. Name that gland!
8) 45: USMLE and COMLEX Prep: Glossopharyngeal Nerve Anatomy
Where does the branchial motor component of the glossopharyngeal nerve originate? Join us and see how well you know your neuroanatomy.
9) 44: USMLE and COMLEX Prep: Trigeminal Nerve Physiology
Can you accurately identify the various functions of the trigeminal nerve and its major divisions? Follow along to test your knowledge of neuroanatomy!
10) 43: USMLE and COMLEX Prep: Chemical Composition of Gallstones
A 32-y/o woman with acute cholecystitis has a past medical history of autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Which substance is likely to be found in her gallstones?