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Q- A patient with a family history of myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure is advised to add cold water fish oil to his diet. Which of the following is the action of fish oil to reduce his risk for developing ischemic heart disease? A- It enhances fatty acid metabolism B- It reduces arachidonic acid … Read more

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Q- A 12-year-old girl complains of fatigue, shortness of breath for 3 days. A week ago, she developed running nose, cough and sore throat and all her symptoms resolved spontaneously in 3 days. She has no history of major illness or surgeries and receives no treatment. Examination reveals a gallop, soft first heart sound and … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 81- Pharmacology

Q- Which one of the following is an estimate for the fraction of administered drug that reaches systemic circulation unchanged? A- Bioavailability B- Clearance C- Half-life D- Volume of distribution Q- Which one of the following drugs may cause pancreatitis as an adverse effect? A- Acetaminophen B- Didanosine C- Clindamycin D- Rifampin Q- Which one … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 80

Q- A 30-year-old man presents to the office for progressive pain with urination for 1 year. He also complains of episodes of blood in urine in different occasions. He lived in Egypt until he came to the states 6 months ago. Physical examination reveals suprapubic tenderness. Imaging shows bilateral hydroureter and hydronephrosis and calcification in … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 79- Pharmacology

Q- A patient taking chemotherapeutic treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma presents with hematuria for several days. Which one of the following drugs is responsible for this symptom? A- Bleomycin B- Cyclophosphamide C- Doxorubicin D- Vincristine Q- Which one of the following medications works to protect the gastric ulcerated tissue from damage by gastric enzymes and acid … Read more

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Q- Increased concentration of malonyl-CoA most likely inhibits which one of the following biochemical processes? A- Fatty acid oxidation B- Fatty acid synthesis C- Glycolysis D- Oxidative phosphorylation Q- A patient presents with biliary colic for a week with pain in his right shoulder after eating a fatty meal. Examination reveals marked right upper quadrant … Read more