Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 35

Q- Which one of the following conditions is most likely associated with ulcerative colitis? A-Acute cholecystitis B-Chronic cholelithiasis C-Gallstone ileus D-Primary sclerosing cholangitis Q- A 22-year-old man complains of enlarged left testicle. Serum AFP is elevated. His physician decides to perform surgery as this tumor is aggressive and not radiosensitive. Which of the following is … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 307

Q- Loop diuretics act by inhibition of the Na/K/Cl cotransporter on the luminal membrane of which one of the following locations? A- Ascending loop of Henle B- Collecting tubules C- Descending loop of Henle D- Proximal convoluted tubules Q- Which one of the following anti-hypertensive medications acts mainly through lowering the peripheral resistance by direct arteriolar vasodilation? A- Atenolol … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 8

Q- Which one of the following types of anemia is associated with absent thumbs, café au lait spots, microcephaly and pancytopenia? A- Aplastic anemia due to parvovirus B19 B- Diamond-Blackfan anemia C- Fanconi anemia D- Iron-deficiency anemia Q- Which one of the following tests is the most reliable to differentiate between fat necrosis of the … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 34

Q- Which one of the following enzymes is most likely deficient in a case of McArdle disease (type V of glycogen storage diseases)? A- α-1,4- glucosidase B- Debranching enzyme C- Glucose-6-phasphatase D- Myophosphorylase Q- Which one of the following organisms is the leading cause of urinary tract infections (UTI)? A- Enterococcus B- Escherichia coli C- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 306

Q- A researcher is using a certain drug to experiment its effect to improve hypotension during surgical procedures. This drug is a ganglionic blocker, non-selective, non-competitive nicotinic antagonist. Which of the following drugs is the one used by this researcher? A-Lisinopril B-Mecamylamine C-Methylphenidate D-Verapamil Q- Which of the following medications is helpful to relieve symptoms … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 7

Q- A 35-year-old office worker complains of pain and numbness over the lateral side of the hand. It is worse at night and may awaken her from sleep. Examination reveals tingling over the median nerve distribution by compressing the opposing dorsal surface of the hand with the wrist flexed. Which of the following is the … Read more