Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 285

Q- A 30-year-old man with hypertension is prescribed labetalol. It antagonizes which of the following receptors to be effective against hypertension? A- Alpha-adrenoceptors B- Beta-adrenoceptors C- Both alpha and beta adrenoceptors D- Nicotinic receptors   Q- Which of the following is the most effective role of probenecid in treating gout? A- Probenecid decreases inflammation of … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 483

Q- A 35-year-old man complains of pain and swelling in the sacro-coccygeal region. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A- Liposarcoma B- Perianal abscess C- Pilonidal abscess D- Suppurative hidradenitis Q- Which of the following procedures is used in case of Barrett esophagus without dysplasia? A- Endoscopy and biopsy every 3 months … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 284

Q- Which one of the following effects is correlated to direct beta1-adrenoreceptor stimulation? A- Bradycardia B- Bronchodilation C- Tachycardia D- Vasoconstriction Q- Which of the following is the most likely cause of death in cases of overdose of hypnotics? A- Cerebral edema B- Depression of the medullary respiratory center C- Hypothermia D- Status epilepticus Q- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pathology- 3

Q- An old man complains of progressive back pain and joint pain for 10 years. There is enlargement in the distal interphalangeal joints, osteophytes on the vertebral bodies, and sclerosis with narrowing of multiple joint spaces. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A- Gout B- Osteoarthritis C- Osteomyelitis D- Rheumatoid arthritis Q- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 283

Q- Which of the following is the most frequent and irreversible side effect of typical anti-psychotics? A- Akathisia B- Anxiety C- Dystonia D- Tardive dyskinesia Q- Which of the following is the mechanism of action of ursodiol to reduce the size of gallstones in the common bile duct? A- Dissolving calcium from the stone B- … Read more