Q- A 56-year-old woman is found to have elevated intraocular pressure during a routine eye examination. Examination also reveals normal optic disc and open angle of the eye. Her doctor explains to her that her condition is probably due to increased secretion of aqueous fluid. This fluid is produced by which of the following structures? […]
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A Case of Atelectasis
Q- A 5-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room for cough and trouble breathing. His parents mention that he was playing with some coins a short time ago. The coin is most likely lodged in which of the following lobar bronchi? A- Left middle lobar bronchus B- Left superior lobar bronchus C- Right middle […]
A Case of Hyperlipidemia
A 30-year-old man presents to the emergency room with excruciating chest pain and shortness of breath for an hour. Past, surgical and familial histories are unremarkable except that his father died of heart attack at the age of 32. Imaging studies and laboratory tests confirm the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. What is the most likely […]
Pharmacology MCQs- 289
Q- Which of the following is most likely characteristic of oral route of administration? A- Absorption of the drug depends on the GIT function B- It has the fastest onset of effect C- It is the most appropriate route to interact with most of the emergencies D- Most of oral medications reach the bloodstream through […]
A Case of Macrocytic Anemia
Q- A 34-year-old woman presents with weakness, easy fatigability and numbness and tingling of her arms and legs. CBC reveals pancytopenia and marked increase in the MCV of erythrocytes. More investigations reveal chronic atrophic gastritis. What is the most likely diagnosis? A- Aplastic anemia B- Folic acid deficiency anemia C- Iron deficiency anemia D- Vitamin […]
Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 375
Q- A 63-year- old woman visits her physician for a follow up after a week of antibiotic therapy for acute bronchitis. Her condition is deteriorated. Her physician suggested repeating the antibiotic. The patient disagreed saying that she does not like to take the antibiotic and she did not take it as prescribed. Which of the […]