Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 305

Q- A 73-year-old patient with multiple myeloma has been treated with high doses of doxorubicin. Which of the following may develop during this treatment? A-Bladder hemorrhage B-Cardiomyopathy C-Papilledema D-Hemolytic anemia Q- Heparin acts by binding to which of the following substances to achieve its anticoagulant activity? A-Antithrombin III B-Factor V C-Factor VIII D-Prothrombin Q- Prolonged … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 6

Q- A 28-year-old man is brought by his father to the emergency room with flaccid coma for 15 minutes. His father mentions that his son had seizures on a regular basis. This time, he lost his consciousness, fell to the ground and his body started jerking for about 3 minutes. While talking to his father, … Read more

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Q- A 39-year-old woman presents with an inflamed ulcer on the sole of her foot not healed for 2 months. Peripheral sensations are reduced bilaterally. Elevation of which of the following laboratory tests most likely explains this condition? A- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) B- Blood glucose C -Serum creatinine D- Urinary sodium Q- A newly born … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 304

Q- Which one of the following medications enters the cell and acts on a cytoplasmic receptor? A- Adrenaline B- Dexamethasone C- Insulin D- Propranolol Q- Which one of the following local anesthetics causes local vasoconstriction and may lead to hypertension? A- Cocaine B- Etidocaine C- Lidocaine D- Tetracaine Q- Which one of the following drugs … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 5

Q- A 55-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia presents for his routine examination. He is tall and obese. His vital signs are pulse 88/min, blood pressure 156/86 and oxygen saturation 98%. Which of the following is the most important action to reduce the risk of stroke in this patient? … Read more

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Q- A 60-year-old man complains of shortness of breath. Examination reveals bilateral pleural effusions and pitting edema up to the level of his thighs. Which of the following is the most likely laboratory finding in this patient? A- Anemia B- Hypoalbuminemia C- Hypoglycemia D- Neutrophilia Q- Which one of the following types of cells is … Read more