Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 369

Q- A patient presents with painless scrotal mass and increased thyroid panel. Which of the following markers would be elevated in this patient? A- Alpha-fetoprotein B- Follicle stimulating hormone C- Human chorionic gonadotropin D- Lactate dehydrogenase Q- Niemann-Pick disease is characterized by deficiency of which one of the following enzymes? A- Alpha-glucosidase B- Arylsulfatase C- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 275

Q1– Patients with genetic polymorphism have a delay in the metabolism of drugs by acetylation. Which one of the following drugs is most likely affected by that? A- Clonidine B- Hydralazine C- Nitroglycerin D- Prazosin   Q2– Which of the following is the reason that nitroglycerin is given sublingually? A- It avoids first pass metabolism … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 368

Q- Mitochondria are NOT found in which of the following organisms? A- Fungi B- Protozoa C- Viruses D- Yeasts Q- Measurement of the content of which one of the following could help to compare the collagen content of several tissues? A- Cysteine B- Glycine C- Hydroxyproline D- Proline Q- Which of the following explains the … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Pharmacology- 274

Q- Which one of the following diuretics may elevate blood glucose level in some patients? A- Acetazolamide B- Hydrochlorothiazide C- Spironolactone D- Triamterene Q- Which one of the following gout treatments lowers serum uric acid? A- Allopurinol B- Colchicine C- Indomethacin D- Probenecid Q- Aminoglycosides inhibit protein synthesis through targeting which of the following? A- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 367

Q- Which of the following is the main role of hydroxyurea in the treatment of sickle cell anemia? A- Decrease levels of HbF in red blood cells B- Decrease oxygen affinity to HbS C- Increase levels of HbF in red blood cells D- Increase ability of HbS to bind 2.3-bisphosphoglycerate Q- Which of the following … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Pharmacology- 273

Q- A certain drug has a high serum protein binding. Which of the following is increased as a result of injecting this drug? A- Distribution of the drug B- Drug interaction C- Liver metabolism D- Renal excretion Q- Administration of spironolactone and furosemide leads to which of the following? A- Increase potassium loss B- Reduce … Read more