cardiology

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 43

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Q- A 54-year-old man with a history of alcohol use disorder presents with confusion, ataxia, and nystagmus. Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate treatment? A- IV dextrose B- IV thiamine C- IV glucose followed by thiamine D- Oral folic acid   Q- A 72-year-old woman presents with shortness of breath and swelling … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 39

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Q- A 72-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents with worsening dyspnea and cough producing purulent sputum. His O₂ saturation is 85% on room air. Which of the following is the best initial treatment? A- Oral prednisone and broad-spectrum antibiotics B- Oxygen to maintain SpO₂ between 88% and 92% C- Immediate intubation and … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 36

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Q- Which of the following is the initial treatment of choice for a case of hyperkalemia accompanied by ECG changes? A- Calcium gluconate B- Furosemide C- Insulin with glucose D- Sodium polystyrene sulfonate   Q- Which of the following laboratory values is most commonly elevated in cases of obstructive jaundice? A- ALT B- AST C- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 35

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Q- which of the following is the most common infectious cause of dilated cardiomyopathy in Central and South America? A- Coxsackievirus B B- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) C- Rickettsia D- Trypanosoma cruzi   Q- Which of the following is the most sensitive test to order in a suspected case of myocardial sarcoidosis? A- Angiography B- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 34

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Q- A patient with a history of intravenous drug abuse presents with JVD and a holosystolic murmur at the left sternal border. Which of the following is the best treatment for this patient? A- Dopamine and observation B- Morphine and IV beta blockers C- Treat heart failure and replace the aortic valve D- Treat heart … Read more

USMLE Sample Test Questions Step 1- 2024- 29

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I am going to answer the sample USMLE Step 1 Questions with Explanation. These questions are available at USMLE.org Q- A 27-year-old woman comes to the emergency department because of a 1-hour history of severe shortness of breath. She has just returned from a cross-country flight. She has a history of borderline hypertension. Her temperature … Read more