Free Questions and Answers for All Medical Students all over the World
A daily contest for USMLE students and medical doctors. You post your answer in the comments box. The correct answer and explanation will be posted on the next day. A drawing on the correct answers will be made after 24 hours. The winner will earn a copy of the book “Repeated USMLE Questions for Step 1”. By Dr Ray Makar.
Q- Normal iron studies most likely suggest which one of the following types of anemia? A- Iron deficiency anemia B- Sideroblastic anemia C- Thalassemia Q- A 35-year-old man complains of progressive dysphagia for both solids and liquids for 3 months. Which one of the following is the most accurate test to confirm a diagnosis of … Read more
A 32-year-old recently divorced woman presents to her physician with visual disturbances that have persisted for 3 days. She reports difficulty with her vision. Upon examination, she exhibits tunnel vision and significant weakness in plantar flexion, despite being able to walk on her tiptoes without any issues. All laboratory tests and imaging studies return normal … Read more
A 6-year-old girl is brought to her pediatrician by her mother for consultation. She said that her daughter is frequently bumping into chairs while walking or playing. On examination, she is found to have bitemporal hemianopia. CT scan shows calcification in the pituitary fossa. What is the most likely diagnosis of this condition? A-Choriocarcinoma B-Craniopharyngioma … Read more
A 20-year-old male athlete complains of pain and weakness of his right arm. He had a successful surgery on his knee last week. He has been walking with the aid of crutches since then. On examination, he is unable to extend his right arm at the elbow or the hand at the wrist. There is … Read more
A 69-year-old man presents to the clinic with his wife for evaluation of his memory problem. His wife tells you that her husband has begun to forget recent events insidiously since last year. He forgets recent conversations and recent appointments. He is no longer able to manage his checkbook and daily budget as he used … Read more
A 27-year-old man complains of 2-week history of watery diarrhea and 5 lb. weight loss. He had no similar episodes in the past, did not travel recently, did not eat out or take antibiotics. He quit smoking last month after 1 PPD for 5 years. His family history is significant of some relatives who are … Read more