Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 9

Q- Which of the following explains the reason for the formation of atheroma at the bifurcations of arteries such as the aorta and carotid? A-Cholesterol breakdown B- Endothelial dysfunction C- Hypoxemia D- Regular blood flow Q- Which of the following findings distinguishes chronic renal failure from acute renal failure? A- High serum calcium B- High … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 8

Q- Consumption of which of the following products most likely reduces the risk for coronary heart disease in susceptible patients? A- Beef products B- Fish oils C- Saturated fat D- Sugar-free snacks Q- Hemorrhagic cystitis may develop after the use of cyclophosphamide. Which one of the following drugs can reduce this risk? A- Ampicillin B- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 7

Q- Thrombosis of the appendicular artery is significant due to compression by inflammatory edema. This artery arises directly from which of the following arteries? A- Inferior mesenteric artery B- Ileocolic artery C- Right colic artery D- Superior mesenteric artery Q- An autopsy of an adult shows enormous cardiomyopathy, high level of cardiac deposition of glycosphingolipids … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- Pharmacology- 297

Q- Extrapyramidal side effects develop after the use of haloperidol due to its effect on which of the following receptors? A- Alpha-adrenergic receptors B- Dopamine receptors C- Muscarinic receptors D- Nicotinic receptors Q- Which of the following is the main action of carbidopa when it is used in combination with levodopa in the management of … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 6

Q- A CT scan of the chest shows a focal, wedge-shaped area of hemorrhage in a segment of the lung. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this finding? A- Arteriosclerosis B- Atherosclerosis C- Embolism D- Thrombosis Q- Achilles tendon xanthoma is most likely characteristic of which one of the following conditions? … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 380

Q- When you suggested to a mother to vaccinate her child with MMR on a scheduled basis, she refused for religious reasons. What is the most appropriate next step? A- Explain to her with documentation the benefits and risks of immunization B- Obtain a court order C- Proceed with immunization D- Report her to the … Read more