Pharmacology MCQs- 251

Q- Which of the following explains the benefit of lactulose in hepatic encephalopathy? A- Lactulose antagonizes the action of ammonia on hepatic cells B- Lactulose is converted to lactic acid by intestinal bacteria, which decreases ammonia C- Lactulose decreases the stress on the liver to produce glucose D- Lactulose removes circulating toxins from the blood … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 460

Q- Which of the following conditions should be screened at the age of 50? A- Adrenal insufficiency B- Colon cancer C- Lung cancer D- Prostate cancer Q- Which of the following placental sites of insertion most likely predisposes to an inverted uterus? A- Anterior B- Fundal C- Lower D- Posterior Q- Which of the following … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 331

Q- Which one of the following conditions most likely occurs during normal delivery when the shoulders of the baby are impacted behind the maternal bony pelvis? A- Frozen shoulder B- Rotator cuff tear C- Shoulder dystocia D- Tendinitis Q- Which one of the following nerves would be likely affected if a stab injury is inflicted … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Pharmacology MCQs- 250

Q- Which of the following leads to toxic reactions when a drug is taken repeatedly? A- Absorption disorder B- Cumulative action C- Tachyphylaxis D- Tolerance Q- Which one of the following analgesics inhibits COX in the CNS and can be used safely for pregnant women? A- Acetaminophen B- Acetylsalicylic acid C- Ibuprofen D- Naproxen Q- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 459

Q- A patient comes to a rural hospital one hour after he experienced excruciating chest pain. After workup, you diagnose his case as a myocardial infarction. The nearest hospital is 2 hours away. What is the best next step?? A- Administer thrombolytic now B- Consult a cardiologist C- Transfer to the nearest hospital Q- Which … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 330

Q- Which of the following markers identifies B lymphocytes in a blood sample treated with different fluorescent-labeled antibodies? A- CD3 B- CD4 C- CD8 D- CD19 Q- A patient with a history of diabetes presents with dark bronze skin pigmentation and multiple arthralgias. Which of the following would be detected in a joint aspirate? A- … Read more