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Q- A patient with a family history of myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure is advised to add cold water fish oil to his diet. Which of the following is the action of fish oil to reduce his risk for developing ischemic heart disease? A- It enhances fatty acid metabolism B- It reduces arachidonic acid … Read more

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Q- A 12-year-old girl complains of fatigue, shortness of breath for 3 days. A week ago, she developed running nose, cough and sore throat and all her symptoms resolved spontaneously in 3 days. She has no history of major illness or surgeries and receives no treatment. Examination reveals a gallop, soft first heart sound and … Read more

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Q- A 30-year-old man presents to the office for progressive pain with urination for 1 year. He also complains of episodes of blood in urine in different occasions. He lived in Egypt until he came to the states 6 months ago. Physical examination reveals suprapubic tenderness. Imaging shows bilateral hydroureter and hydronephrosis and calcification in … Read more

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Q- Increased concentration of malonyl-CoA most likely inhibits which one of the following biochemical processes? A- Fatty acid oxidation B- Fatty acid synthesis C- Glycolysis D- Oxidative phosphorylation Q- A patient presents with biliary colic for a week with pain in his right shoulder after eating a fatty meal. Examination reveals marked right upper quadrant … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 76- Pathology

Q- Which of the following is the most frequent form of pericarditis associated with myocardial infarction? A- Fibrinous pericarditis B- Hemorrhagic pericarditis C- Serous pericarditis D- Suppurative pericarditis Q- Which of the following conditions is characterized by hypertension due to sodium retention, hypokalemia and decreased renin secretion? A- Conn syndrome B- Cushing syndrome C- Diabetes … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 74- Pathology

Q- A newborn is evaluated at birth due to congenital malformation. FISH analysis shows 22q 11.2 microdeletion. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A- Achondroplasia B- DiGeorge syndrome C- Down syndrome D- Turner syndrome Q- A 6-year-old boy is diagnosed with glucose-6-phosphate deficiency anemia. Which of the following is the pathogenesis of … Read more