Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 13

Q- An unstable patient presents to the ER with suspected ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which of the following is the test of choice for this condition? A- Abdominal CT scan B- Abdominal ultrasonography C- MRI of the abdomen D- Plain abdominal x-ray . Q- Which of the following is the most significant complication of gestational … Read more

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Q- A person experienced devastating moment 10 years ago when her parents died in a motor vehicle accident. When asked today, she could not remember any details although she knew all the details of the accident when it happened. Which one of the following defense mechanisms most likely explains this reaction? A- Reaction formation B- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 43- Pharmacology

Q- Overdose of acetaminophen most likely results in hepatic necrosis due to depletion of which one of the following substances? A- Bilirubin B- Glutathione C- Glycogen D- N-acetylcysteine Q- Which one of the following cyclic endoperoxides decreases both platelet aggregation and vascular tone? A- Prostacyclin B- Prostaglandin PGE1 C- Prostaglandin PGE2 D- Thromboxane Q- Ethosuximide … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 12

Q- Diabetic retinopathy is most likely caused by direct damage of which one of the following locations of the eye? A-Ciliary body B-Choroidal plexus C-Corneal epithelium D-Endothelial lining of the small blood vessels Q- A male patient presents to the clinic with itching and soreness in the genital area. Physical examination shows vesicles on the … Read more

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Q- Dwarfism is recognized as shortness in height that can be caused by genetic or medical conditions. Which of the following is the most common cause of dwarfism? A- Achondroplasia B- Osteonecrosis C- Osteopetrosis D- Rickets Q- Cervical subluxation, ulnar finger deviation and swan nick deformities are characteristic of which one of the following conditions? … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 41- Pharmacology

Q- In a peptic ulcer patient, which one of the following medications acts through reversible block of histamine H2-receptors? A-Misoprostol B-Omeprazole C-Ranitidine D-Sucralfate Q- Which one of the following anti-coagulant medications may cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia? A-Bivalirudin B-Heparin C-Streptokinase D-Warfarin Q- Which one of the following medications is used to prevent cardiotoxicity caused by doxorubicin chemotherapy? … Read more