Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 289

A 23-year-old man visits his physician for routine examination. He has a history of HIV infection for 3 months and he is compliant with his medications. He is concerned about developing AIDS. Which of the following is the most useful test to address his concern? A-HIV antibody test B-HIV RT PCR C-HIV p24 antigen D-CD4 … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 288

A study is conducted to evaluate the action of a new oral antidiabetic drug in patients with new onset type II diabetes. All patients involved in the study are informed that they would be treated with a new oral antidiabetic drug. They are divided into three groups and each group would be treated with a … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 287

A 23-year-old man with a history of Marfan syndrome presents to the ER complaining of sharp pain on the upper back. He is admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) for the risk of aortic dissection. Which of the following proteins are responsible for the probable development of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in this patient? A-Myosin … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- 435

A 26-year-old woman complains of left flank pain and fever for 2 days. She has a history of two episodes of urinary tract infections in the past three years treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. She is married, sexually active and takes contraceptive pills. Her last menstrual period was 5 days ago. On physical examination, her pulse is … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 285

A 16-month-old boy is brought to the clinic by his mother who is concerned that her boy turns blue and becomes short of breath several times during last three months. During these episodes, he becomes irritable and stays in squatting position until he relieves. Cardiac examination reveals systolic ejection murmur over the upper right sternal … Read more