Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 304

Q- Which one of the following medications enters the cell and acts on a cytoplasmic receptor? A- Adrenaline B- Dexamethasone C- Insulin D- Propranolol Q- Which one of the following local anesthetics causes local vasoconstriction and may lead to hypertension? A- Cocaine B- Etidocaine C- Lidocaine D- Tetracaine Q- Which one of the following drugs … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 5

Q- A 55-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia presents for his routine examination. He is tall and obese. His vital signs are pulse 88/min, blood pressure 156/86 and oxygen saturation 98%. Which of the following is the most important action to reduce the risk of stroke in this patient? … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 31

Q- A 60-year-old man complains of shortness of breath. Examination reveals bilateral pleural effusions and pitting edema up to the level of his thighs. Which of the following is the most likely laboratory finding in this patient? A- Anemia B- Hypoalbuminemia C- Hypoglycemia D- Neutrophilia Q- Which one of the following types of cells is … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 303

Q- Which one of the following substances is released by sympathetic postganglionic neurons that innervate renal vascular smooth muscle? A- Acetyl choline B- Dopamine C- Epinephrine D- Norepinephrine Q- Which one of the following drugs is contraindicated in a case of osteoporosis? A- Albuterol B- Calcium oxalate C- Prednisone D- Simvastatin Q- Acetazolamide and other … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 4

Q- A middle-aged woman presents to the clinic complaining of visual difficulty. Visual examination is normal except for one abnormal sign. When light is shone in the right eye, both pupils constrict, while if it is shone in the left eye, both pupils dilate to the normal size. Which one of the following nerves is … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 30

Q- Bronchoconstriction results from stimulation of which one of the following receptor types? A- Alpha-1- adrenergic receptors B- Beta-2- adrenergic receptors C- M2 cholinergic receptors D- M3 cholinergic receptors Q- A 72-year-old woman presents for her routine examination. She is healthy and exercising regularly. Her weight is 145 lb. and her height is 5’5. She … Read more