A 31-year-old pregnant woman presents to her physician on her second trimester for a prenatal checkup. She works at a big farm. She has no concerns except for some mild swellings on her neck. On physical examination, her vital signs are within normal limits. She has mild cervical lymphadenopathy. She is prescribed an oral antibiotic […]
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Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 272
A 42-year-old man complains of rash and itching. He has no fever, headache or myalgia. On examination, there is maculopapular rash on the abdomen, palms of the hands and soles of the foot. There are also hypertrophic wart-like lesions around the anal area. Cervical, occipital and inguinal lymph nodes are enlarged. CBC shows marked increase […]
Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- 423
A concerned mother has brought her 8-year old girl to the gynecology clinic because of enlarged breasts. Her daughter has been feeling depressed as her schoolmates make fun at her for her large breasts. There has no axillary or pubic hair. There is no history of menarche. Her voice did not change. Her examination is […]
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A 65-year-old farmer presents to the clinic for evaluation of a long time lesion on his forehead. During an examination for life insurance, the nurse noticed it and advised him to go to the clinic for evaluation. The lesion is 1.5 in diameter, tan and nodular with an adherent greasy scale. Microscopically, it shows atypical […]
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A 1-day old full term baby of a 23-year old mother who was delivered yesterday by normal vaginal delivery is coughing, choking and ejecting the formula from his nose and mouth. He also turns blue during feeding. What is the primary diagnosis of this boy? A-Imperforate anus B-Pyloric stenosis C-Tetralogy of Fallot D-Tracheoesophageal fistula E-Tracheomalacia […]
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A 30-year-old man visits the clinic complaining of recurrent bouts of diarrhea accompanied with bloating over the past few years. He also reports that he has itchy vesicles around the extensor surfaces of his upper and lower extremities. The rest of clinical examination is normal. What is the skin condition most likely present in this […]
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A 2-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room by his mother. She tells you that her boy has been crying since she picked him up yesterday form the daycare. She thinks that he has abdominal pain. He vomited twice and he didn’t want to eat breakfast. There is no history of fever, rashes or […]
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A 62-year-old man presents to the clinic with rashes all over his body and painful joints. Last month, he was diagnosed with arrhythmia. He is taking one medication for it. Laboratory tests reveal anti-histone antibodies. Which of the following drugs is most likely responsible for this condition? A-Hydralazine B-Metoprolol C-Propranolol D-Sotalol E-Verapamil Answer syndr Hydralazine […]
Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 270
A 78- year-old-man who is recently diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor visits his physician with his wife to discuss his treatment options with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. When the physician explains the benefits and risks of each option, he notices that the patient does not understand everything he is saying. Meanwhile, his wife understands and […]
Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 269
A 42-year-old African-American woman presents to the clinic because of dyspnea that worsens over the last 6 months. She has no fever, chest pain or loss of weight. The patient works as a preschool teacher. Physical examination is unremarkable. Chest x-ray shows bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy. What is the most likely diagnosis? A-Asbestosis B-Pneumonia C-Sarcoidosis D-Tuberculosis […]