Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 9

Q- Which one of the following medications is the best initial treatment for a case of heart failure with normal systolic function and preserved ejection fraction? A-Digoxin B-Furosemide C-Metoprolol D-Spironolactone Q- Which one of the following is the most accurate test to diagnose a case of multiple myeloma? A-Bone marrow biopsy B-CBC with smear C-Serum … Read more

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Q- Which one of the following muscle relaxants causes muscle fasciculations prior to muscle relaxation when administered? A-Atracurium B-Rocuronium C-Succinylcholine D-Vecuronium Q- Which of the following is the most common site of aneurysm in the circle of Willis and may cause aphasia and hemiparesis? A-Anterior communicating artery B-Middle cerebral artery C-Ophthalmic artery D-Posterior communicating artery … Read more

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Q- Which one of the following conditions is most likely associated with ulcerative colitis? A-Acute cholecystitis B-Chronic cholelithiasis C-Gallstone ileus D-Primary sclerosing cholangitis Q- A 22-year-old man complains of enlarged left testicle. Serum AFP is elevated. His physician decides to perform surgery as this tumor is aggressive and not radiosensitive. Which of the following is … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 307

Q- Loop diuretics act by inhibition of the Na/K/Cl cotransporter on the luminal membrane of which one of the following locations? A- Ascending loop of Henle B- Collecting tubules C- Descending loop of Henle D- Proximal convoluted tubules Q- Which one of the following anti-hypertensive medications acts mainly through lowering the peripheral resistance by direct arteriolar vasodilation? A- Atenolol … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 8

Q- Which one of the following types of anemia is associated with absent thumbs, café au lait spots, microcephaly and pancytopenia? A- Aplastic anemia due to parvovirus B19 B- Diamond-Blackfan anemia C- Fanconi anemia D- Iron-deficiency anemia Q- Which one of the following tests is the most reliable to differentiate between fat necrosis of the … Read more

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Q- Which one of the following enzymes is most likely deficient in a case of McArdle disease (type V of glycogen storage diseases)? A- α-1,4- glucosidase B- Debranching enzyme C- Glucose-6-phasphatase D- Myophosphorylase Q- Which one of the following organisms is the leading cause of urinary tract infections (UTI)? A- Enterococcus B- Escherichia coli C- … Read more