Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 31

Q- A 50-year-old woman presents with bleeding gums and joints pain for the last 24 hours. She has a history of systemic lupus erythematosus. Her platelet count is 20,000. Which of the following is the appropriate next step in management? A- Methotrexate therapy B- Plasmapheresis C- Prednisone therapy D- Splenectomy Q- A college student presents … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 30

Q- A patient presents with symptoms consistent with gout. Which of the following is the reason for avoiding use of aspirin in this patient? A- Aspirin releases uric acid from body stores B- Aspirin reduces renal clearance of uric acid C- Aspirin stimulates protein absorption D- Colchicine is stronger than aspirin Q- Which of the … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 29

Q- A 46-year- old woman with a history of rheumatoid arthritis presents with chronic eye pain and redness. There is no ocular discharge or edema. Slit lamp examination shows “cells and flare” in the anterior chamber. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A- Conjunctivitis B- Keratitis C- Iritis D- Retinitis Q- Which … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 73- Pharmacology

Q- Which one of the following drugs most likely resembles the pharmacologic action of atropine? A- Hexamethonium B- Pilocarpine C- Scopolamine D- Succinylcholine Q- Which of the following agents is used to improve the drug-induced form of Parkinsonism? A- Bromocriptine B- Benztropine C- Dopamine D- Levodopa Q- Synthesis of which one of the following substances … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 27

Q- Which one of the following tests is the most accurate for an infectious disease? A- Antibiotic sensitivity test B- Culture C- Serum IgM level D- Serum IgG level Q- Which one of the following conditions needs prophylactic antibiotics before dental procedures? A- History of arrhythmia B- History of congestive heart failure C- History of … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 26

Q- A patient with a recent history of seizures asks you about his ability to drive his car to work. Which of the following is the appropriate response? A- I am obligated to inform the authorities to confiscate your license B- I recommend that you find an alternative way of transportation C- I recommend that … Read more