Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 205

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A 50-year-old man presents to the clinic with a long history of heartburn after eating, exaggerated when he is lying down and lessened when he takes antacids. Endoscopy reveals a large irregular, erythematous area in the lower esophagus.  Esophageal motility studies reveal dysfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Which of the following most likely … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 204

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  A 42-year-old woman presents to the clinic with progressive fatigue and weakness for 6 months. She also complains of tingling and numbness in her arms and legs. Physical examination reveals decreased both superficial and deep sensations in her arms and legs. Blood count reveals decreased numbers of erythrocytes, leucocytes, and platelets along with increased … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1 – 203

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Q- A 55-year-old man underwent internal fixation of a fractured femur after a motorcar accident and massive bleeding 24 hours ago. He was stable after the surgery and his urine output was normal after he received intravenous fluids. Now he complains of substernal chest pain and shortness of breath. On examination, His temperature is 98.8 … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Step 2 CK- 401

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Q- A 6-year-old boy presents with fever, malaise, cough, running nose and conjunctivitis. His past medical history indicates that he did not receive any immunizations due to his parents’ religious beliefs. On examination, his temperature is 102.7 F and there are white spots on a red base close to his second molar teeth. He also … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1 – 202

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Q- A 55-year-old man presents to his physician complaining of sinusitis, chest pain, and productive cough for 2 weeks. His sputum is mixed with blood. He also has had pain and swelling of his hands and feet for 3 months. On examination, he has synovitis of the proximal interphalangeal joints of both hands. His laboratory … Read more