A Case of Sexual Ambiguity- Repeated USMLE Question

Q- A 12-year-old female is evaluated for enlarged phallus at puberty. Examination reveals no breast development, a blind vaginal pouch and no uterus. Laboratory tests show normal levels of testosterone and estrogen and very low levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). What is the most likely diagnosis? A- Female pseudohermaphrodite B- Male pseudohermaphrodite C- True hermaphrodite D- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 290

Q- Which of the following antibiotics is the most appropriate one to treat a case of Legionella pneumonia? A- Clindamycin B- Ciprofloxacin C- Metronidazole D- Vancomycin Q- Which of the following medications should be given to a patient that exhibits severe adverse reactions after administration of IV midazolam? A- Flumazenil B- Glucagon C- Naloxone D- … Read more

A Case of Persistent Vomiting

Q- A 2-week-old boy is brought for persistent vomiting of non-bilious material after feeding. The boy is lysergic and dehydrated. Examination reveals presence of an olive-sized mass in the epigastric area moving with peristalsis. What is the most likely diagnosis? A- Duodenal atresia B- Esophageal atresia C- Meckel’s diverticulum D- Pyloric stenosis Q- Which of … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- A Case of Atelectasis

Q- A 5-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room for cough and trouble breathing. His parents mention that he was playing with some coins a short time ago. The coin is most likely lodged in which of the following lobar bronchi? A- Left middle lobar bronchus B- Left superior lobar bronchus C- Right middle … Read more