USMLE Q Bank Step 1- 213

A 55-year-old man has a long history of liver cirrhosis visits his physician with a new complaint. Recently he noticed abnormal lesion on his abdomen. His physician recognized these lesions as caput medusae. Which veins are most likely involved in this case? A- Azygos and hemiazygos veins B- Esophageal venous plexus C- Paraumbilical and epigastric … Read more

USMLE Q Bank Step 2 CK- 398

A 27 year-old woman presents to the clinic complaining of fatigue and constipation. She also notes recent cold intolerance and dry skin. Her obstetric history is significant for a full term vaginal delivery 6 months ago. Her past medical history is unremarkable except for fine tremors and mild palpitations 3 months ago that resolved spontaneously. … Read more

USMLE Q Bank Step 1- 195

A 22-year-old man visits his physician for evaluation of new symptoms after the use of isoniazid treatment for TB. His skin is inflamed, had diarrhea and feeling like not himself. What is the vitamin deficiency responsible for this patient’s new symptoms? A- Thiamine deficiency B- Riboflavin deficiency C- Niacin deficiency D- Folic acid deficiency E- … Read more

USMLE Q Bank Step 1- 196

A 54 year old man presents to the emergency room complaining of progressive shortness of breath for 3 weeks. He has a long history of left sided heart failure treated by enalapril. Chest x-ray reveals bilateral pulmonary edema. After receiving the appropriate treatment, he is hospitalized for further investigations. Which of these findings is most … Read more

USMLE Q Bank Step 2 CK- 399

A 10-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room by his mother due to a long active seizure. He was hospitalized two months ago for status epilepticus and was prescribed valproic acid. What is the first step of action? A-Intravenous injection of haloperidol B-Intravenous fluids C-Airway stabilization and 100% oxygen D-Gastric lavage E-Electroencephalogram (EEG) Answer: … Read more

USMLE Q Bank Step 1- 197

The World Health Organization develops health care services to help low-economic countries to improve the quality of primary health care for elderly people. What is the most common cause of death in low-economic countries? A- Diarrheal diseases B- Lower respiratory tract infections C- HIV/AIDS D- Ischemic heart disease E- Stroke Answer: The most common cause … Read more