Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 217

Q- A patient presents to the ER with multiple episodes of tonic clonic seizures for
the past hour. The patient does not recover between these episodes.
Which of the following is the treatment of choice in this condition?
A- Diazepam
B- Gabapentin
C- Phenytoin
D- Valproic acid

Q- A 56-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes presents to his physician
for a follow up. He complains of recurrent hypoglycemic reactions to his
medications.
Which of these medications is most likely responsible for this patient's complaint?
A- Acarbose
B- Glyburide
D- Metformin
E- Rosiglitazone

Q- A student’s aggression towards his family is redirected to get straight A in
school. Which of the following defense mechanism explains this action?
A- Altruism
B- Humor
C- Sublimation
D- Suppression

Answer and Explanation