Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 115

Q- Which one of the following medications is the most effective in reducing postprandial hyperglycemia in diabetic patients? A- Metformin B- Glargine C- Glipizide D- Repaglinide   Q- Which one of the following non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme inhibitor? A- Aspirin B- Celecoxib C- Diclofenac D-Ibuprofen   Q- Which one … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 114

  Q- Which one of the following regional anesthetics can cause methemoglobinemia if given in a large dose? A-Bupivacaine B-Cocaine C-Prilocaine D-Procaine   Q- Which of the following is the mechanism of antimicrobial action of cephalosporins? A-Binding to the 30S Ribosomal Subunit B-Inhibition of beta-lactamase C-Inhibition of transpeptidation reactions D-Interference with the synthesis of ergosterol … Read more

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