Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 48

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Q- A patient who survived acute myocardial infarction 12 hours ago called the ambulance for sudden dizziness and sweating. He died on his way to the hospital.

Which of the following is the most likely cause of death in this patient?

A-Cardiac arrhythmia

B-Dressler syndrome

C-Papillary muscle rupture

D-Ventricular aneurysm

A-Cardiac arrhythmia- It occurs within few hours after MI and it is the most important cause of death in MI. Dressler syndrome occurs several weeks after and don’t cause sudden death as in this patient. Papillary muscle rupture occurs 2-7 days after infarction and results in mitral regurgitation. Ventricular aneurysm can occur weeks to months following MI.



Q- Which of the following are the most common malignant brain tumors? (Choose one answer)

A-Chondrosarcoma

B-Glioblastoma multiforme

C-Metastatic brain tumors

D-Oligodendroglioma

C-Metastatic brain tumors- They represent 50% of brain tumors. They are commonly seen as multiple well-circumscribed tumors. Lung, breast, colon and melanoma are most likely the primary tumors of these metastases. GM is the most dangerous one.



Q- In cases of premature labor, which one of the following medications is used to accelerate fetal pulmonary maturation?

A-Betamethasone

B-Misoprostol

C-Prednisone

D-Prostacyclin

A-Betamethasone- Glucocorticoids help the premature fetus to accelerate pulmonary maturation. Betamethasone is the preferred medication used in this case.

 

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