Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pathology- 315

Q- In which one of the following parts of the GIT most of the ingested iron is absorbed? A- Stomach B- Duodenum C- Ileum D- Ascending colon E- Descending colon Q- Which of the following are the major sites for heme synthesis? A- Bone marrow and kidney B- Bone marrow and liver C- Bone marrow … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 234

Q- Which one of the following drugs is associated with peripheral neuropathy? A- Capreomycin B- Ethambutol C- Isoniazid D- Rifampin Q- Which one of the following drugs is associated with optic neuritis? A- Capreomycin B- Ethambutol C- Isoniazid D- Rifampin Q- Which one of the following drugs is associated with elevated liver function test results? … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 314

A 58-year-old man presents to the clinic with sudden weakness of his right arm. He also complains of progressive difficulty breathing on exertion, palpitations and a low grade fever during the last month. Examination reveals elevated jugular venous pressure, a loud S1 and mid-diastolic rumbling murmur hard on fifth intercostal space. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) confirms … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 233

Q- A 24-year-old man with a history of HIV infection develops pallor and increasing fatigue. Laboratory tests confirm the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Which one of these chemotherapeutic agents is used for this patient without causing further damage to his immune system? A-Chlorambucil B-Cisplatin C-Ifosfamide D-Procarbazine E-Vincristine Answer  All the drugs mentioned in the … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 232

Q- An obese 46-year-old man presents to the clinic with complaints of weakness, fatigue and tingling and numbness of his hands and feet. He rarely exercises and he eats almost daily in fast food restaurants. Laboratory tests show fasting blood glucose of 156 mg/dL. He is advised to improve his lifestyle and follow up in … Read more