Repeated USMLE Questions- A Case of Hyperlipidemia

A 30-year-old man presents to the emergency room with excruciating chest pain and shortness of breath for an hour. Past, surgical and familial histories are unremarkable except that his father died of heart attack at the age of 32. Imaging studies and laboratory tests confirm the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. What is the most likely … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Pharmacology MCQs- 289

Q- Which of the following is most likely characteristic of oral route of administration? A- Absorption of the drug depends on the GIT function B- It has the fastest onset of effect C- It is the most appropriate route to interact with most of the emergencies D- Most of oral medications reach the bloodstream through … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- A Case of Macrocytic Anemia

Q- A 34-year-old woman presents with weakness, easy fatigability and numbness and tingling of her arms and legs. CBC reveals pancytopenia and marked increase in the MCV of erythrocytes. More investigations reveal chronic atrophic gastritis. What is the most likely diagnosis? A- Aplastic anemia B- Folic acid deficiency anemia C- Iron deficiency anemia D- Vitamin … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- 485

Q- A 48-year-old man complains of acute pain in his right big toe. He has a history of gout and takes treatment for it. Recently, he was diagnosed with hypertension and started treatment 2 weeks ago. Which one of these drugs is most likely responsible for his recent complaint? A- Captopril B- Hydrochlorothiazide C- Metoprolol … Read more