USMLE Q Bank Step 1- 196

A 54 year old man presents to the emergency room complaining of progressive shortness of breath for 3 weeks. He has a long history of left sided heart failure treated by enalapril. Chest x-ray reveals bilateral pulmonary edema. After receiving the appropriate treatment, he is hospitalized for further investigations. Which of these findings is most … Read more

USMLE Q Bank Step 2 CK- 399

A 10-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room by his mother due to a long active seizure. He was hospitalized two months ago for status epilepticus and was prescribed valproic acid. What is the first step of action? A-Intravenous injection of haloperidol B-Intravenous fluids C-Airway stabilization and 100% oxygen D-Gastric lavage E-Electroencephalogram (EEG) Answer: … Read more

USMLE Q Bank Step 1- 197

The World Health Organization develops health care services to help low-economic countries to improve the quality of primary health care for elderly people. What is the most common cause of death in low-economic countries? A- Diarrheal diseases B- Lower respiratory tract infections C- HIV/AIDS D- Ischemic heart disease E- Stroke Answer: The most common cause … Read more

USMLE Q Bank Step 1- 198

A 23-year-old man presents to the emergency room complaining of massive watery diarrhea for 6 hours. He doesn’t have any vomiting or abdominal pain. Stool culture reveals a curved; gram negative rod which secretes an enterotoxin contains subunit A and a binding subunit B. What is the most likely reason for this patient’s massive diarrhea? … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 199

Q- A 32-year-old diabetic woman delivered a large baby after difficult vaginal delivery. At labor, the head emerged first and then the shoulders were stuck behind the bony pelvis. The obstetrician had to use some tools and maneuvers to deliver the baby. The baby had a good cry and red pink color but his right … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 200

Q- A 72- year-old man with a long history of hypertension and coronary artery disease presents for a follow up examination. He took metoprolol for many years. He started taking enalapril last week. His blood pressure is now under control. Physical and laboratory examinations are unremarkable except for a slight increase in serum creatinine. What … Read more