A 33-year-old butcher comes to the clinic because he developed eye problems. On taking history, the patient states that he eats raw hamburgers in a regular basis. The physician orders Sabin-Feldman dye test and the results come back positive. Which is the most likely cause of this patient’s condition? A- Giardiasis B- Schistosomiasis C- Trichinosis […]
Pharmacology MCQs- 221
A 19-year-old man with a history of immunodeficiency disease develops fever. Prophylactic measures including some medications are initiated. A few days later, the patient develops acute renal failure. Which of these drugs is most likely responsible? A-Acyclovir B-Amphotericin B C-Ampicillin D-Ciprofloxacin E-Nystatin Answer Amphotericin B has been known for causing renal problems through decreasing creatinine […]
Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- 439
A 24-year-old woman visits her physician for consultation about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. She has been sexually active since she was a senior in high school with multiple partners. She had her last Pap smear last year and it was normal. On examination, there are multiple vaginal non-tender wart-like projections. What is the best advice […]
Pharmacology MCQs- 220
A 35-year-old unresponsive man is brought to the emergency room after an episode of agitation and confusion. He has a history of inadequately treated Graves’ disease. Physical examination reveals temperature of 102.5F. Blood pressure of 100/70 mm Hg, and pulse of 165 per minute. After stabilizing this patient, which of the following would be the […]
Medical Question of the Day- 47
A 32-year-old woman who is recently divorced visits her physician for visual disturbances. The patient complains of trouble vision for 3 days. On examination, tunnel vision is detected along with marked weakness of planter flexion although the patient can walk on her tiptoes without any complaint. All laboratory tests and imaging studies are normal. What […]
Pharmacology MCQs- 219
A 62-year-old woman with a history of type 2 diabetes complains of nausea and bloating for the last three months. Gastric emptying studies confirm the diagnosis of diabetic gastroparesis. What is the first line therapy for this patient? A-Clindamycin B-Metoclopramide C-Omeprazole D-Ondansetron E-Sodium bicarbonate Answer Diabetic gastroparesis is characterized by delayed stomach emptying which leads […]