NBME FORM 11 EXAM PREP QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE
⩥ Lump develop on thigh after child was kicked in thigh. Mass on thigh
is warm and tender to palpation,. X-ray of femur and knee shows
evidence of bone destruction w irregular, ragged, radiolucent defects and
new bone formation. Answer: osteosarcoma
-primary osseous malignancy; characterized by cells w enlarged nuclei
and disorganized tissue structure that demonstrates areas of osteoid
production (mineralized collagen that provides structure of bone)
⩥ JVD that increases w inspiration. Answer: kussmaul sign
constrictive pericarditis
causes:
viral, TB, malignancy, connective tissue, idiopathic, cardiac surgery or
radiation
⩥ IgE-mediated inflammation (type I hypersensitivity) of nasal mucosa.
Answer: allergic rhinitis
, tx:
Inhaled nasal corticosteroids (fluticasone)
⩥ Daily inhaled combination therapy with...
1. Long acting bronchodilator (salmeterol ie beta-adrenergic agonist, or
tiotropium ie muscarinic antagonist)
2. Inhaled glucocorticoid. Answer: Treatment for stable COPD
⩥ Administer supplemental oxygen to maintain peripheral saturations in
range of 88-92%
Combination of short acting beta-adr. agonist and antimuscarinic
inhalers or nebulizer
Consider antibiotics and systemic/oral corticosteroids. Answer:
Management of COPD exacerbation
⩥ sugar alcohol used as artificial sweetener and sugar substitute in diet
soda and sugar free products (sugar-free gum), and has osmotic effects.
Answer: sorbitol
-poorly absorbed in small bowel
- osmotic diarrhea, bloating, abdominal discomfort
AND ANSWERS 2026 COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE
⩥ Lump develop on thigh after child was kicked in thigh. Mass on thigh
is warm and tender to palpation,. X-ray of femur and knee shows
evidence of bone destruction w irregular, ragged, radiolucent defects and
new bone formation. Answer: osteosarcoma
-primary osseous malignancy; characterized by cells w enlarged nuclei
and disorganized tissue structure that demonstrates areas of osteoid
production (mineralized collagen that provides structure of bone)
⩥ JVD that increases w inspiration. Answer: kussmaul sign
constrictive pericarditis
causes:
viral, TB, malignancy, connective tissue, idiopathic, cardiac surgery or
radiation
⩥ IgE-mediated inflammation (type I hypersensitivity) of nasal mucosa.
Answer: allergic rhinitis
, tx:
Inhaled nasal corticosteroids (fluticasone)
⩥ Daily inhaled combination therapy with...
1. Long acting bronchodilator (salmeterol ie beta-adrenergic agonist, or
tiotropium ie muscarinic antagonist)
2. Inhaled glucocorticoid. Answer: Treatment for stable COPD
⩥ Administer supplemental oxygen to maintain peripheral saturations in
range of 88-92%
Combination of short acting beta-adr. agonist and antimuscarinic
inhalers or nebulizer
Consider antibiotics and systemic/oral corticosteroids. Answer:
Management of COPD exacerbation
⩥ sugar alcohol used as artificial sweetener and sugar substitute in diet
soda and sugar free products (sugar-free gum), and has osmotic effects.
Answer: sorbitol
-poorly absorbed in small bowel
- osmotic diarrhea, bloating, abdominal discomfort
