Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 275

A 56-year-old man presents to the emergency room complaining of severe chest pain, nausea and excessive sweating for 30 minutes. ECG and laboratory tests confirm the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. What is the most likely reason of diaphoresis in this patient? A-Parasympathetic stimulation B-Sympathetic stimulation C-Decreased peripheral resistance D-Decreased sodium and water retention E-Elevated … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Medical Question of the Day- 36

Q- A 30-year-old man presents to the clinic complaining of recurrent bouts of diarrhea accompanied by bloating over the past few years. He also reports having itchy vesicles around the extensor surfaces of his upper and lower extremities. The rest of the clinical examination is normal. What is the skin condition most likely present in … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 269

A 42-year-old African-American woman presents to the clinic because of dyspnea that worsens over the last 6 months. She has no fever, chest pain or loss of weight. The patient works as a preschool teacher. Physical examination is unremarkable. Chest x-ray shows bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy. What is the most likely diagnosis? A-Asbestosis B-Pneumonia C-Sarcoidosis D-Tuberculosis … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 262

A 73-year-old man with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) presents to the emergency room complaining of repeated falls. His wife admits that during the past 3 weeks he has had unsteady gait, urinary incontinence and memory disturbances. His medical, surgical and family histories are unremarkable. He has never smoked or taken any recreational … Read more