Repeated USMLE Questions- A Case of Atelectasis

Q- A 5-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room for a cough and trouble breathing. His parents mentioned 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 … Read more

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 a heart attack at the age of 32. Imaging studies and laboratory tests confirm the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. What is the most … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Pharmacology MCQs- 289

Q- Which of the following is most likely characteristic of the 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 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 1- Review- 375

Q- A 63-year-old woman visits her physician for a follow-up after a week of antibiotic therapy for acute bronchitis. Her condition has deteriorated. Her physician suggested repeating the antibiotic. The patient disagreed, saying that she does not like to take the antibiotic, and she did not take it as prescribed. Which of the following is … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 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