USMLE Step 2 CK

Q- Risk of rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is increased by all the following factors EXCEPT? A- Male gender B- Increased aortic wall stress C- Smoking D- Uncontrolled hypertension Q- Which of the following conditions is associated with the presence of non-inflammatory follicular papules (comedones)? A- Acne vulgaris B- Atopic dermatitis C- Bullous pemphigoid … Read more

Q- Which one of the following features characterizes Crohn’s disease from ulcerative colitis? A- Bloody diarrhea B- Colectomy is curative C- Continuous disease beginning at the rectum and extending without skipped areas D- Perineal fissures and fistulas Q- Which of the following is the main site of action of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors? A- Blood B- … Read more

Q- A young man complains of syncope, dyspnea and chest pain after exercise. A crescendo-decrescendo systolic murmur is heard over the left sternal border without radiation. What is the most likely etiology? A- Aortic dissection B- Aortic regurgitation C- Aortic stenosis D- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Q- A 9-month-old who was delivered after premature labor and is … Read more

Q- Which of the following is a characteristic finding in isopropanol poisoning? A- Blindness due to ocular accumulation B- Elevated anion gap C- Elevated serum BUN and creatinine D- Ketosis without acidosis Q- Which of the following is a major complication of central retinal vein occlusion? A- Cataract B- Glaucoma C- Lens subluxation D- Retinal … Read more

Q- Which one of the following drugs is the best treatment for seizures of eclampsia? A- Carbamazepine B- Haloperidol C- Magnesium sulfate D- Phenobarbital Q- Which of the following is an absolute contraindication of fibrinolytic therapy in MI? A- History of diabetes B- History of ischemic stroke 4 years ago C- History of hemorrhagic stroke … Read more