Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 35

Q- which of the following is the most common infectious cause of dilated cardiomyopathy in Central and South America? A- Coxsackievirus B B- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) C- Rickettsia D- Trypanosoma cruzi   Q- Which of the following is the most sensitive test to order in a suspected case of myocardial sarcoidosis? A- Angiography B- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 34

Q- A patient with a history of intravenous drug abuse presents with JVD and a holosystolic murmur at the left sternal border. Which of the following is the best treatment for this patient? A- Dopamine and observation B- Morphine and IV beta blockers C- Treat heart failure and replace the aortic valve D- Treat heart … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 113

Q- Which of the following is the acid-base disturbance most likely seen in a case of aspirin toxicity? A- Metabolic acidosis only B- Respiratory alkalosis only C- Respiratory acidosis and metabolic alkalosis D- Respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis   Q- In the case of candida albicans, caspofungin is used for treatment. Which of the following … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 112

Q- Which one of the following medications is commonly used to treat acute asthma attacks? A- Atropine B- Losartan C- Metformin D- Salbutamol   Q- Which one of the following medications is a non-selective beta blocker? A- Atenolol B- Bisoprolol C- Metoprolol D- Propranolol   Q- Which one of the following medications is an ACE … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 111

Q- Which of the following is a characteristic of the intramuscular (IM) route of drug administration? A- Its action is faster than the intravenous (IV) route of administration B- Its action is slower than the oral route of administration. C- Oily solutions can be injected D- Only aqueous solutions can be injected Q- Which one … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 109

Q- An alcoholic man complains of numerous episodes of prolonged vomiting followed by hematemesis during the past two weeks. Vital signs are within normal limits and physical examination is unremarkable. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A- Barrott esophagus B- Esophageal cancer C- Esophageal stricture D- Mallory-Weiss syndrome Q- A patient presents … Read more