Repeated USMLE Questions- Pharmacology MCQs- 301

Q- Which one of the following is the most common cause of non-adherence to administration of prescribed drugs? A- Fear of addiction B- Food restrictions C- Forgetfulness D- Frequent dosing Answer The correct answer is D All the choices are common causes for non-adherence but the most common one is frequent dosing. Other common causes … Read more

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Q- Which one of the following tumors is commonly associated with mutations affecting the tumor suppressor gene (APC) and TP53? A- Colorectal adenocarcinoma B- Hepatocellular carcinoma C- Invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast D- Small cell carcinoma of the lung Q- Absorption of levodopa-carbidopa is reduced when taken with meals rich in which of the … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- Review- 2

Q- Periumbilical discoloration is found in a patient diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Which of the following signs is considered positive in this patient? A- Cullen’s sign B- Grey Tunner sign C- Murphy’s sign D- Nikolsky’s sign   Q- A patient presents with recurrent urinary tract infections with episodes of compulsive diarrhea over the past year. … Read more

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Q- A 26-year-old pregnant woman visits her primary care physician for a routine examination. Her examination is normal. Her blood group is O, Rh-negative. Administration of which of the following would prevent the development of related fetal complications? A- Ferrous sulfate B- Folic acid derivatives C- Rh (D) immune globulin D- Wide-spectrum antibiotics Q- Which … Read more

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Q- Which one of the following drugs blocks the urinary excretion of penicillin which leads to prolonged high serum concentration? A- Chloramphenicol B- Cimetidine C- Probenecid D- Rifampicin Q- Elevation of which one of the following substances in blood occurs due to reduced renal blood flow? A- Ammonia B- Calcium C- Cholesterol D- Renin Q- Which of … Read more

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Q- Which one of the following is the most common etiology of abdominal aortic aneurysm in the United States? A- Atherosclerosis B- Cystic medial necrosis C- Rheumatic heart disease D- Turner syndrome   Q- Amiodarone is considered one of which of the following classes of anti-arrhythmic drugs? A- Class I (sodium channel blockers) B- Class … Read more