Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 311

A 32-year-old man visits his physician for a follow up after receiving a punch to the right side of his face. He complains of difficulty to chew food on the right side. Examination reveals possible injury to muscles of mastication. Muscles of mastication are derived form which of these structures? A-Branchial Arch 1 B-Branchial Arch … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 231

A 66-year-old man complains of difficult micturition and drippling at the end of urination. Laboratory investigations and imaging studies confirm the diagnosis of senile enlarged prostate and exclude prostate cancer. Which these drugs is the most appropriate for this patient? A- Abiraterone B- Finasteride C- Flutamide D- Pergolide E- Tadalafil Answer All drugs mentioned above … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 310

A 28-year-old man presents to the emergency room after a bar fight in which he was shot. He is mildly distressed but oriented to place and time. Neurological examination reveals weakness of the right extremities with loss of touch, position and vibratory sensations on the same side accompanied by loss of pain and temperature on … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 230

A 24-year-old woman visits her physician for treatment of anxiety. She requests to change her current medication because it is sedative. Which one of these drugs has the minimum sedative effect? A-Buspirone B-Lorazepam C-Midazolam D-Promethazine E-Trazodone Answer Buspirone is non-benzodiazepine anti-anxiety medication and has the minimum sedation effect compared to benzodiazepines such as lorazepam and … 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