Repeated USMLE Questions- A Case of Wernicke’s Encephalopathy

Q- Foci of hemorrhage and necrosis in which of the following parts of the brain is characteristic of Wernicke’s encephalopathy? A- Anterior pituitary B- Basal ganglia C- Mamillary bodies D- Posterior pituitary Q- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone is produced by which of the following nuclei of hypothalamus? A-Anterior nucleus B- Arcuate nucleus C- Dorsomedial nucleus D- Ventromedial … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- A Case of Sexual Ambiguity-

Q- A 12-year-old female is evaluated for an 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 … 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 who exhibits severe adverse reactions after administration of IV midazolam? A- Flumazenil B- Glucagon C- Naloxone D- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- 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 Glaucoma

Q- A 56-year-old woman is found to have elevated intraocular pressure during a routine eye examination. Examination also reveals normal optic disc and open angle of the eye. Her doctor explains to her that her condition is probably due to increased secretion of aqueous fluid. This fluid is produced by which of the following structures? … Read more