Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 225

Q- Which one of the following drugs results in disulfiram- like action when it is accompanied with alcohol? A- Ampicillin B- Cefotetan C- Cimetidine D- Dipyridamole   Q- Which one of the following medications inhibits fibrinolysis? A- Aminocaproic acid B- Heparin C- Lepirudin D- Rifampin   Q- Which one of the following medications can be … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 296

A 21-year-old pregnant woman visits her physician for a prenatal visit. Ultrasonography shows neural tube defects. The patient was not compliant with her medications. Assuming that the condition is caused by deficiency of a certain nutrient, which one of these abnormalities would be seen as well? A-Coagulation disorder B-Microcytic anemia C-Macrocytic anemia D-Macrocytic anemia with … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 224

A 24-year-old man presents to the clinic with a complaint of grey-colored penile discharge and burning micturition for 2 days. His medical, surgical and family histories are unremarkable. Examination reveals a purulent discharge that can be seen by squeezing his penis. Penile swab shows Gram-negative diplococci within neutrophils. What is the most appropriate treatment? A … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 295

A 40-year-old woman complains of fatigue, headache and generalized pain for 9 months. She presented to the clinic several times and had multiple negative workups. Her pain started as localized to her head, neck and shoulder but now it is generalized. On physical examination, there are multiple points of tenderness on bony prominences. What is … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 223

A 22-year-old female with a history of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) develops low grade fever, headache and blurred vision. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing for Cryptococcal antigen is positive. Which of these drugs can be given orally to treat Cryptococcal meningitis? A-Amphotericin B B-Caspofungin C-Fluconazole D-Metronidazole Answer This is a tricky question. The ideal regimen for … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- 440

A 62-year-old farmer visits his physician at his wife’s request who noticed that he had an irregular dark pigmented lesion on his back. According to his wife, he has had this lesion since their wedding 35 years ago but lately it became darker and irregular. What is the most important prognostic factor in this case? … Read more