Medical Question of the Day- 41

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An 8-month-old boy presents to the clinic with his mother. She tells you that her son had several bowel movements today and his stool was like red jelly. He vomited all food and water. He is also weak, fussy and holding his belly. He has no fever or signs of dehydration. On abdominal examination, there … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 205

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A 9-month- old girl is brought by her grandmother to the clinic for routine examination. She told you that the girl is totally fine but she noticed yellow discoloration of her teeth. The physician asks if her mother took any medications during her pregnancy. She remembers that she was taking an antibiotic for bronchitis. Which … Read more

Medical Question of the Day- 40

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A 47-year-old man with a history of chronic renal failure presents to the clinic for a follow up after a kidney transplant three weeks ago. His surgery was successful and his transplanted kidney started producing urine right after the operation. However, today his urine output drops and his serum creatinine begins to rise. There is … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 204

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A 77-year-old man presents to the emergency room with a complaint of retention of urine. Carbachol is administered to stimulate bladder emptying. Which of the following is a prominent side effect of carbachol? A-Tachycardia B-Excessive salivation C-Dry skin D-Dilation of the pupils E-Delirium Answer Carbachol is a cholinomimetic drug which activates acetylcholine receptors so, it … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- 424

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A 75-year-old man presents to his physician for a routine examination. He has a history of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and osteoarthritis. He takes atenolol, simvastatin and ibuprofen as needed. His pulse is 76/min and irregular. Blood pressure is 130/74. Physical examination and imaging studies are normal except for asymptomatic atrial fibrillation. What is the most appropriate … Read more