Repeated USMLE Questions- A Case of Wernicke’s Encephalopathy

Q- Foci of hemorrhage and necrosis in which of the following parts of the brain is characteristic of Wernicke’s encephalopathy? A- Anterior pituitary B- Basal ganglia C- Mamillary bodies D- Posterior pituitary Q- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone is produced by which of the following nuclei of hypothalamus? A-Anterior nucleus B- Arcuate nucleus C- Dorsomedial nucleus D- Ventromedial … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- A Case of Sexual Ambiguity-

Q- A 12-year-old female is evaluated for an enlarged phallus at puberty. Examination reveals no breast development, a blind vaginal pouch, and no uterus. Laboratory tests show normal levels of testosterone and estrogen and very low levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). What is the most likely diagnosis? A- Female pseudohermaphrodite B- Male pseudohermaphrodite C- True hermaphrodite … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 485

Q- A 48-year-old man complains of acute pain in his right big toe. He has a history of gout and takes treatment for it. Recently, he was diagnosed with hypertension and started treatment 2 weeks ago. Which one of these drugs is most likely responsible for his recent complaint? A- Captopril B- Hydrochlorothiazide C- Metoprolol … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Obstetrics and Genecology- 2

Q- Which of the following is the most likely cause of spontaneous abortion in the first trimester? A- Chromosomal abnormalities B- Congenital infection C- Maternal drug use D- Toxemia of pregnancy Q- Which of the following conditions may occur as a result of a long umbilical cord? A- Abruptio placenta B- Amnion nodosum C- Nuchal … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 484

Q- Which of the following is a poor prognostic sign of acute pancreatitis a day after initiation of hydration and appropriate treatment? A- Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) rises 6 mg/dL B- Hematocrit drops by 4% C- Random serum glucose of 70 mg/dL D- Serum amylase of 900 IU/L Q- A patient presents with itching on … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 483

Q- A 35-year-old man complains of pain and swelling in the sacro-coccygeal region. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A- Liposarcoma B- Perianal abscess C- Pilonidal abscess D- Suppurative hidradenitis Q- Which of the following procedures is used in case of Barrett esophagus without dysplasia? A- Endoscopy and biopsy every 3 months … Read more