Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- 447

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Q- Which of these conditions is known as pulsus paradoxus?

A- A difference of 10/min between right and left radial pulse

B- A difference of 10/min between radial and femoral pulse

C-  A difference in blood pressure for more than 10 mmHg between both arms

D- A fall of systolic blood pressure for more than 10 mmHg during inspiration

D- A fall of systolic blood pressure for more than 10 mmHg during inspiration- This phenomenon is often associated with pericardial tamponade, severe asthma, or obstructive sleep apnea.



Q- Which of the following is the proper treatment of ventricular fibrillation?

A- Digoxin and verapamil

B- Immediate cardioversion

C- Morphine and nitroglycerin

D- Metoprolol and heparin

B- Immediate cardioversion- Ventricular fibrillation is a life-threatening arrhythmia characterized by chaotic and ineffective ventricular contractions, leading to a lack of blood flow and potentially sudden cardiac arrest. Immediate electrical cardioversion is necessary to restore a normal heart rhythm. Other options are not appropriate treatments for ventricular fibrillation.



Q- What is the most common cause of hypertension in young women?

A- Atherosclerosis

B- Cardiomyopathy

C- Oral contraceptive pills

D- Rheumatic heart disease

C- Oral contraceptive pills- Oral contraceptives, particularly those containing estrogen, can lead to elevated blood pressure in some women. This risk is higher in women who are older, overweight, smokers, or have other risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Options A, B, and D are not typically associated with hypertension in young women.



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5 thoughts on “Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- 447”

  1. Thank you Dr. Harun. I hope these questions help you in you medical career and I wish you the best.

  2. My name is Dr Harun Nur Mohamed
    From Somalia,surgeon.
    “You are very much appreciated; these are useful questions from which a lot can be learned.”

  3. Dr. Muneer, all the questions are available on this website. You can navigate by clicking on any of the blue prints to see more questions. Thank you

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  5. Very good questions

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