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

Left Adrenal Mass

A 40 year-old woman presents to her regular physician for evaluation of a left adrenal mass. This mass was seen by accident last week on a CT scan during a visit to the emergency room for abdominal pain. Her vital signs, physical examination and review of systems are all normal. Her past history and family … 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

USMLE Q Bank Step 2 CK- 409

A 65 year-old woman presents to the emergency room for transient loss of consciousness. While she was walking with her husband today, she felt lightheaded and lost her consciousness for a few minutes then, she made a full recovery. On examination, her pulse is 86/min. and her blood pressure is 148/82. On auscultation, there is … Read more