Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 30

Q- A patient presents with symptoms consistent with gout. Which of the following is the reason for avoiding use of aspirin in this patient? A- Aspirin releases uric acid from body stores B- Aspirin reduces renal clearance of uric acid C- Aspirin stimulates protein absorption D- Colchicine is stronger than aspirin Q- Which of the … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 78

Q- Increased concentration of malonyl-CoA most likely inhibits which one of the following biochemical processes? A- Fatty acid oxidation B- Fatty acid synthesis C- Glycolysis D- Oxidative phosphorylation Q- A patient presents with biliary colic for a week with pain in his right shoulder after eating a fatty meal. Examination reveals marked right upper quadrant … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 77- Pharmacology

Q- Which one of the following antifungal drugs acts by inhibiting the enzyme, 1, 3-beta-glucan synthase? A- Amphotericin B B- Caspofungin C- Griseofulvin D- Terbinafine Q- Which one of the following agents prevents the release of neurotransmitter at all the cholinergic terminals? A- Atropine B- Botulinum toxin C- Hemicholinium D- Reserpine Q- Which one of … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 29

Q- A 46-year- old woman with a history of rheumatoid arthritis presents with chronic eye pain and redness. There is no ocular discharge or edema. Slit lamp examination shows “cells and flare” in the anterior chamber. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A- Conjunctivitis B- Keratitis C- Iritis D- Retinitis Q- Which … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 76- Pathology

Q- Which of the following is the most frequent form of pericarditis associated with myocardial infarction? A- Fibrinous pericarditis B- Hemorrhagic pericarditis C- Serous pericarditis D- Suppurative pericarditis Q- Which of the following conditions is characterized by hypertension due to sodium retention, hypokalemia and decreased renin secretion? A- Conn syndrome B- Cushing syndrome C- Diabetes … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 75- Pharmacology

Q- Myalgia and rhabdomyolysis may follow the use of which one of the following drug groups? A- Beta blockers B- Calcium channel blockers C- Loop diuretics D- Statins Q- Sildenafil is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction through inhibition of which one of the following phosphodiesterase isoenzymes? A- PDE2 B- PDE3 C- PDE4 D- … Read more