Urgent Care for Three Boys

Three boys are brought to the urgent care clinic complaining of fever, sore throat and itchy eyes. On examination, their temperature range from 101.2 F to 102.7 F. Their conjunctivas are red and inflamed. They are a part of a group of five kids from alimentary school camp out on the lake. Which of these … Read more

A Case of Emphysema

A 74-year-old man with a long history of emphysema presents to the office for a routine examination. He is complaining of fatigue and shortness of breath for 2 weeks. Physical examination is remarkable for scattered wheezes on both lung bases. Arterial blood gas is ordered for the patient. Which one of these results reflects the … Read more

A Case of Troubled Vision

A 35 year-old woman presents with troubled vision and severe pain in her left eye. She has been diagnosed with shingles on the left side of her face and the cornea of her left eye. Which of these nerves is the most likely affected in this patient? A-Optic nerve B-Oculomotor nerve C-Trigeminal nerve D-Facial nerve … Read more

Obturator Nerve Injury

A 43 year-old woman visits her physician for a follow up after abdominal hysterectomy. During surgery, the obturator nerve was served. What is the most likely lost due to this injury? A-Abduction of the hip joint B-Adduction of the hip joint C-Flexion of the knee joint D-Extension of the knee joint E-Dorsiflexion of the ankle … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- USMLE Q Bank Step 1- 220

Q- A 50-year-old man has noticed darker urine for the last week. There is no pain, discomfort or any other symptoms. Examination reveals no abnormalities. Urine analysis shows 2+blood, no glucose or protein. Urine cytology shows atypical cells. Cystoscopy shows no mucosal lesions of the urinary bladder. He has a 30-year history of smoking. Which … Read more