Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pathology- 7

Q- A 79-year-old woman presents with back pain for 3 months. Radiology of the spines shows compression of T11 and T12 vertebrae. There is no other lesion detected. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A- Ewing sarcoma B- Metastatic adenocarcinoma C- Osteoporosis D- Osteosarcoma Q- A 29-year-old woman presents with bloody discharge … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pathology- 6

Q- Which of the following conditions is characterized by irregular blotchy patches of hyperpigmentation localized mostly on the face caused by sun exposure, pregnancy and contraceptive pills? A- Benign lentigo B- Freckles C- Melasma D- Vitiligo Q- Which one of the following conditions is characterized by hemolytic episodes caused by increased erythrocyte sensitivity to complement … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Pathology MCQs- 5

Q- A child presents with low body weight, edema of lower extremities, enlarged abdomen with ascites, and desquamating skin and areas of depigmentation and hyperpigmentation. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A- Kwashiorkor B- Marasmus C- Pellagra D- Scurvy Q- Which one of the following conditions is characterized by joint space narrowing … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pathology- 4

Q- Control of diabetes is most likely determined by which one of the following laboratory tests? A- Fasting blood glucose B- Hemoglobin A1C C- Random blood glucose D- Urinary glucose content Q- Which one of the following cellular pathological changes affects myocardial fibers in a case of irreversible myocardial infarction? A- Depletion of myoglobin stores … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pathology- 3

Q- An old man complains of progressive back pain and joint pain for 10 years. There is enlargement in the distal interphalangeal joints, osteophytes on the vertebral bodies, and sclerosis with narrowing of multiple joint spaces. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A- Gout B- Osteoarthritis C- Osteomyelitis D- Rheumatoid arthritis Q- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pathology- 2

Q- A young female presents with areas of erythema and itching over the skin of her hands, arms, and legs two hours after she ate nuts. Which of the following immunological reactions is the most likely responsible? A- Anaphylaxis B- Cell-mediated hypersensitivity C- Complement activity D- Immune complex deposition Q- Release of which of the … Read more