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SPEX VIP Medical Competency Practice Exam
SPEX — The SPEX (Special Purpose Examination) is administered by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and consists of 225 computer-based multiple-choice questions over a single test day (~7.5 hours); it assesses broad general medical competency and is required by many state medical boards for physicians seeking licensure who have had gaps in practice or need to demonstrate current clinical knowledge.
53
Questions
450m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 53👑 VIP
A 58-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a 2-hour history of crushing substernal chest pain radiating to his left arm. His ECG shows ST elevations in leads II, III, and aVF. Blood pressure is 88/60 mmHg and heart rate is 42 bpm. Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate next step?
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