Repeated USMLE Questions- Pharmacology- 274

Q- Which one of the following diuretics may elevate blood glucose level in some patients? A- Acetazolamide B- Hydrochlorothiazide C- Spironolactone D- Triamterene Q- Which one of the following gout treatments lowers serum uric acid? A- Allopurinol B- Colchicine C- Indomethacin D- Probenecid Q- Aminoglycosides inhibit protein synthesis through targeting which of the following? A- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- 480

Q- A 19-year-old man presents with syncope, dyspnea and chest pain with exercise. A crescendo-decrescendo murmur without carotid radiation is heard over the left sternal border. What is the most likely diagnosis? A- Aortic stenosis B- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy C- Mitral stenosis D- Myocardial infarction Q- A 40-year-old man presents with shortness of breath after a … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Pharmacology- 273

Q- A certain drug has a high serum protein binding. Which of the following is increased as a result of injecting this drug? A- Distribution of the drug B- Drug interaction C- Liver metabolism D- Renal excretion Q- Administration of spironolactone and furosemide leads to which of the following? A- Increase potassium loss B- Reduce … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- 479

Q- A 61-year-old male represents to the ER with severe substernal chest pain. He’s given sublingual nitroglycerin and oxygen. His vital signs are within normal limits and ECG is normal. Which of the following is the best next step? A- Aspirin B- Coronary angiography C- Echocardiography D- Thallium stress test Q- Which of the following … Read more