Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 92

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Q- A 55-year-old male presents to the ER with sudden-onset severe chest pain radiating to the left arm. He appears diaphoretic and anxious. His blood pressure is 90/60 mm Hg, heart rate is 110/min, and respiratory rate is 24/min. An electrocardiogram (ECG) reveals ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF.

Which of the following arteries is most likely occluded?

A- Left anterior descending artery

B- Left circumflex artery

C- Left main coronary artery

D- Right coronary artery

D- Right coronary artery- ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF indicates an inferior wall myocardial infarction. The right coronary artery supplies the inferior wall of the heart. Therefore, occlusion of the right coronary artery is the most likely cause of the patient’s symptoms.



Q- Which one of the following transmitters is primarily associated with mood regulation, sleep, and appetite?

A- Acetylcholine

B- Dopamine

C- GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)

D- Serotonin

D- Serotonin- It plays a key role in mood regulation, sleep, and appetite. Imbalance in serotonin levels may lead to depression, anxiety and eating disorders.



Q- A patient with a history of peptic ulcer is prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for the management of osteoarthritis.

Which one of the following medications should be prescribed to reduce the risk of gastric ulcers?

A- Metoclopramide

B- Misoprostol

C- Omeprazole

D- Ranitidine

C-Omeprazole- In patients on long-term NSAID therapy with a history of peptic ulcer, the best prophylaxis against gastric ulcer is a PPI such as omeprazole. Misoprostol is also effective, but its poor tolerability makes PPIs the preferred choice in clinical practice.

 

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6 thoughts on “Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 92”

  1. Dr. Ayesha, you are absolutely right. I changed the correct answer to omeprazole. Thank you so much for your good catch.

  2. Can’t understand the 3rd question. Why not omeperazole?

  3. Dr. Festo, I am glad my contributions help you on your medical career. Thank you

  4. Dr Ray Makar , thanks alot 🙏🏿 for your contributions on medical field. Stay blessed

  5. Thank you, Dr. Abbas

  6. Thank you for your own contribution Dr Ray marker

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