Pharmacology MCQs- 206

A 23-year-old man with a long history of duodenal ulcer has been treated with cimetidine (Tagamet) for 6 months. What is the mechanism of action of this drug? A-Adds a protective membrane to gastric mucosa B-Blocks H2 receptors C-Stimulates H2 receptors D-Inhibits H+,K+-ATPase Answer Cimetidine blocks H2 receptor so, it blocks the secretion of hydrochloric … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 276

A 64-year-old man complains of severe headache, dizziness, nausea and deterioration of vision. Workup shows a decrease in oxygen carrying capacity with no change in PO2 of arterial blood. Which of the following is most likely responsible for this patient’s symptoms? A- Ozone B- Carbon monoxide (CO) C- Sulfur dioxide D- Nitrogen Answer This is … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- 426

A 48-year-old woman presents to the clinic for a complaint of difficult swallowing solid food for the last 2 months. After seconds of swallowing, she feels the food getting stuck at the suprasternal notch. She has no history of food or acid regurgitation. She has not lost weight. She does not smoke or drink alcohol. … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 275

A 56-year-old man presents to the emergency room complaining of severe chest pain, nausea and excessive sweating for 30 minutes. ECG and laboratory tests confirm the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. What is the most likely reason of diaphoresis in this patient? A-Parasympathetic stimulation B-Sympathetic stimulation C-Decreased peripheral resistance D-Decreased sodium and water retention E-Elevated … Read more

Medical Question of the Day- 42

A 58-year-old woman is brought to the emergency room complaining of lightheadedness for 4 hours. She has diarrhea with loose stool for 2 days. She explains her symptoms as flu and she drinks lots of water as her neighbor advised her to avoid dehydration. Her physician told her that she should take combined solution of … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- 425

A 22-year- old man presents to the emergency room complaining of sudden onset of shortness of breath and palpitation for 2 hours. He had similar episodes in the past which resolved by breath holding. His past medical, surgical and family histories are unremarkable. He takes no medication. ECG reveals supraventricular tachycardia. Carotid massage on the … Read more