Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 210

Q- A 32-year-old woman visits her physician because she hasn’t been able to protrude and depress her tongue for the last 2 weeks. Which of the following is the most likely affected muscle? A- Genioglossus muscle B- Hyoglossus muscle C- Styloglossus muscle D- Palatoglossus muscle Answer and Explanation The genioglossus muscle is responsible for protruding … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 209

Q- A 65-year-old man presents with gradual low back pain increasing in intensity for the last six months. X-ray shows several osteoblastic lesions on lower vertebra and pelvic bones. Additional investigations reveal that those lesions are metastases. Which of these is most likely the primary cancer in this patient? A- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia B- Hodgkin’s … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Step 1- Pharmacology- 208

Q- A 43-year-old man presents to the ER with an excruciating chest pain radiating to his jaw and left shoulder. The patient is in moderate distress. Examination reveals a small nodule in his right Achilles tendon. Family history indicates that his father died of a heart attack in the age of 45. His laboratory tests … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions MCQs- Step 2 CK- 403

Q- A 64-year-old woman complains of continuous chest pain for 20 minutes. It started suddenly during a stressful meeting. Her pain is dull, aching in nature, and 9/10 in severity. She had several episodes of chest pain in the past that started after exertion and resolved by rest. She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Step 1- 207

Q- A 65-year-old man presents to the clinic complaining of weakness and recurrent infections for 6 months. He has no significant medical, surgical or family history. Physical examination reveals multiple enlarged lymph nodes. Histopathology reveals excessive mature B cells that mark strongly with CD5 and CD23 and weekly with CD22. They also have weak expression … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Step 2 CK- 402

Q- A 34-year-old man with a one-week history of sore throat presents today with fever, hoarseness, difficulty breathing, and drooling. On physical examination, his temperature is 102.3f and he has inspiratory stridor. What is the most preferred next action for this patient? A- Admit to the intensive care unit B- Prescribe broad-spectrum antibiotic C- Throat … Read more