Help with question - neurogirl91

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A 41 y/o woman presents with nontender lump on right side of the neck that she discovered 1 month ago. No PMHx or smoking. Vitals are normal. Examination shows a 2-cm mass in the right pretracheal area; the mass moves when the patient swallows. No LAD. Which of the following studies would establish a diagnosis?

A) Thyroid fuynction tests
B) CT scan of neck
C) 131I scintigraphy
D) Direct laryngoscopy
E) FNA

[ArchivalUser]

it's E. NBME 8 question. I took it today and got it wrong.

[ArchivalUser]

@neurogirl what was your score in NBME 8?

[ArchivalUser]

I got it wrong as well so I wanted to know if anyone had any input as to what the diagnosis is?

I got 241 with 28 mistakes

[ArchivalUser]

My score is the way to low than yours. I'm worried about the real exam. what resources did you use?

[ArchivalUser]

I used UW, Usmle RX, Kaplan for peds, Step up to medicine, MTB for OB. Keep working at it and do as many questions as you can, thats the best practice!

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NBME 8 more doable and favorable with score compare to NBME 7?

[ArchivalUser]

I dont understand what your question means

[ArchivalUser]

Did NBME 8 give a higher predicted 3 digit score than NBME 7?

NBMEs for CK seem to underpredict one's actual score on the CK exam hence many forum members have stated that UWSA 1 and 2 are more predictive and spot on.

I hope this makes sense.
Thank You.

[ArchivalUser]

NBME 8 is closer to the actual exam than nbme 7 if thats what your asking, i dont know how you can judge what gives you a higher predicted score because your level of preparation is different.

Regardless, UWSAs are better and more predictive