Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 41

Q- A 25-year-old woman presents with sudden-onset shortness of breath and pleuritic chest pain. She started oral contraceptive pills 3 months ago. On exam, she is tachycardic and has mild hypoxia. CT pulmonary angiography shows multiple filling defects. Which of the following is the best initial treatment? A- Aspirin B- Heparin infusion C- Thrombolysis D- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 15

Q- A patient presents to the clinic complaining of progressive proximal muscle weakness. Examinations reveals periorbital heliotrope rash and erythema on her face, neck and upper chest. Which of the following is most likely markedly elevated in this patient? A- Creatinine phosphokinase B- Rheumatic factor C- Serum creatinine D- Serum sodium Q- A 35-year-old woman … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- 443

A 12-year-old boy with a history of cystic fibrosis develops dyspnea, cough and fever. His temperature is 103.1 F, his pulse is 120/min and his oxygen saturation is 85%. Lung examination reveals bilateral rhonchi. What is the appropriate antibiotic treatment? A-Ampicillin B-Ampicillin and gentamicin C-Ceftazidime D-Ceftazidime and gentamicin E-Vancomycin Answer This is a case of … Read more