Repeated USMLE Questions- Pharmacology- 269

Q- Epinephrine acts to dilate bronchial smooth muscle through which one of the following receptors? A- Alpha-1-adrenoreceptors B- Alpha-2-adrenoreceptors C- Beta-1-adrenoreceptors D- Beta-2-adrenoreceptors   Q- Which of the following locations is the site of action of furosemide to inhibit sodium reabsorption? A- Ascending limb of loop of Henle B- Collecting tubules C- Descending limb of … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 476

Q- You are the physician in charge of a nursing home where several patients develop influenza A symptoms. None of the residents received flu vaccine yet. What is the best next step of action? A- Administer flu vaccine to all residents B- Administer flu vaccine plus oseltamivir for 2 weeks to all residents C- Administer … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 363

Q- A young man complains of daytime sleeping, cataplexy and sleep paralysis. Which of the following is the best treatment? A- Diazepam B- Hydroxyzine C- Modafinil D- Zolpidem Q- Which of the following is the most likely developmental defect associated with tetralogy of Fallot? A- Anterosuperior displacement of the infundibular septum B- Bicuspid pulmonary artery … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 268

Q- Atropine is often used prior to administration of inhalant anesthetics to reduce which of the following? A- Heart rate B- Muscle tone C- Secretions D- Vomiting Q- Which of the following is the most significant action of monoamine oxidase A? A- Metabolism of dopamine B- Metabolism of norepinephrine, serotonin and tyramine C- Metabolism of … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2- Review- 475

Q- Which of the following drugs should NOT be initiated in case of acute decompensated heart failure? A- Digoxin B- Lisinopril C- Metoprolol D- Potassium supplements   Q- Which one of the following contraceptive methods is contraindicated in women with a history of deep venous thrombosis (DVT)? A- Depo-Provera injections B- Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) … Read more

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Q- Which of the following enzymes is markedly elevated in primary biliary cholangitis? A- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) B- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) C- Acid phosphatase D- Alkaline phosphatase   Q- Which of the following is the most likely finding on a biopsy of a case of chronic bronchitis? A- Abundant mucus with plugging of the bronchioles … Read more