Repeated USMLE Questions- A Case of Hyperlipidemia

A 30-year-old man presents to the emergency room with excruciating chest pain and shortness of breath for an hour. Past, surgical and familial histories are unremarkable except that his father died of a heart attack at the age of 32. Imaging studies and laboratory tests confirm the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. What is the most … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Pharmacology MCQs- 289

Q- Which of the following is most likely characteristic of the oral route of administration? A- Absorption of the drug depends on the GIT function B- It has the fastest onset of effect C- It is the most appropriate route to interact with most of the emergencies D- Most oral medications reach the bloodstream through … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- A Case of Macrocytic Anemia

Q- A 34-year-old woman presents with weakness, easy fatigability and numbness and tingling of her arms and legs. CBC reveals pancytopenia and marked increase in the MCV of erythrocytes. More investigations reveal chronic atrophic gastritis. What is the most likely diagnosis? A- Aplastic anemia B- Folic acid deficiency anemia C- Iron deficiency anemia D- Vitamin … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 375

Q- A 63-year-old woman visits her physician for a follow-up after a week of antibiotic therapy for acute bronchitis. Her condition has deteriorated. Her physician suggested repeating the antibiotic. The patient disagreed, saying that she does not like to take the antibiotic, and she did not take it as prescribed. Which of the following is … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 288

Q- A child is brought to the emergency room after ingestion of a full bottle of medication two hours ago. The child is in a coma with tachypnea, tachycardia, and metabolic acidosis. Which of the following is the responsible medication? A- Acetaminophen B- Aspirin C- Hydrocodone D- Vitamin C Q- A 25-year-old man is brought … Read more