Step II comlex PE plan items

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Deepa100

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Hi,
I am currenlty doing a ER rotation, I think this will be a good prep for my PE. When I do notes in my current rotation, I put the differential only if I am doing lab tests/imaging etc to rule out all of the things I am listing in my differential. I know we have to put down at least 3 differentials in the PE exam. So, do I have to give a plan for all of the differentials or just my #1? Also, if it is something like a medication refill, we don't have to give a DDx, do we?
I appreciate all your responses!
 
Hi,
I am currenlty doing a ER rotation, I think this will be a good prep for my PE. When I do notes in my current rotation, I put the differential only if I am doing lab tests/imaging etc to rule out all of the things I am listing in my differential. I know we have to put down at least 3 differentials in the PE exam. So, do I have to give a plan for all of the differentials or just my #1? Also, if it is something like a medication refill, we don't have to give a DDx, do we?
I appreciate all your responses!

No you put down a plan based on your most likely diagnosis, not for each one on the DDx.

If there's not an official COMLEX 2 PE thread than you should start one and post all questions there.