NBME Form 11 Exam Questions
and Answers 100% PASS
Heat exhaustion—ANSWER-exercise intolerance, increased core body temperatures, and
the absence of neurologic disturbances
Heat stroke—ANSWER-is characterized by hyperthermia, AMS or neurologic deficits, and
variable physical signs and symptoms depending on severity
Stimulus induced or spontaneous myoclonus is specific for?—ANSWER-Creutzfeldt-Jakob
disease
What is the first line treatment for narrow complex SVT?—ANSWER-AV nodal blockage with
adenosine
Bradford Hill Criteria for Causality—ANSWER-temporal relationship, strength of association,
dose-response relationship, Consistency, biological plossibility, Consideration of alternate
explanations, experiment, Specificity, coherence
BCG and PPD test—ANSWER-BCG effects wanes 5 years after vaccination
Diagnosis of empyema—ANSWER-Thoracentesis: frank pus or cloudy fluid in pleural space.
Pleural fluid: leukocytosis, pH <7.20, glucose <60 mg/dL, high LDH, elevated protein, maybe
infectious organisms.
, Recommendation of treatment is with chest tube placement
What is the initial management of mild carpal tunnel syndrome?—ANSWER-ergonomic
changes to relieve the pressure ( Ex. Wrist pad for keyboard) or splinting
What are the risk factors for in-hospital mortality in a patient with a PE?—ANSWER-
Advanced age and obstructive shock
Pediatric Hypertension—ANSWER-measurement of serum renin and aldosterone, serum and
urine metanephrinphrines, and renal US with doppler to assess the patency of the renal
arteries
What is a distinguishing feature of opioid intoxication?—ANSWER-Miosis
CLABSI—ANSWER-central line associated blood stream infection workup includes drawing
blood from the CVC and another place while starting IV antibiotics
Qualitative study—ANSWER-used to study social phenomena or how individuals perceive
their disease, barriers to pursuing treatment and social stigma surrounding their disease
When to start screening with serum lipid levels?—ANSWER-MEN age 35
WOMEN age 45
You can start earlier if there is increased risk factors for CVD including HTN, Type 2 DM and a
family history
Midgut volvulus presentation in an infant—ANSWER-bilious vomiting, abdominal distention,
and pain
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and Answers 100% PASS
Heat exhaustion—ANSWER-exercise intolerance, increased core body temperatures, and
the absence of neurologic disturbances
Heat stroke—ANSWER-is characterized by hyperthermia, AMS or neurologic deficits, and
variable physical signs and symptoms depending on severity
Stimulus induced or spontaneous myoclonus is specific for?—ANSWER-Creutzfeldt-Jakob
disease
What is the first line treatment for narrow complex SVT?—ANSWER-AV nodal blockage with
adenosine
Bradford Hill Criteria for Causality—ANSWER-temporal relationship, strength of association,
dose-response relationship, Consistency, biological plossibility, Consideration of alternate
explanations, experiment, Specificity, coherence
BCG and PPD test—ANSWER-BCG effects wanes 5 years after vaccination
Diagnosis of empyema—ANSWER-Thoracentesis: frank pus or cloudy fluid in pleural space.
Pleural fluid: leukocytosis, pH <7.20, glucose <60 mg/dL, high LDH, elevated protein, maybe
infectious organisms.
, Recommendation of treatment is with chest tube placement
What is the initial management of mild carpal tunnel syndrome?—ANSWER-ergonomic
changes to relieve the pressure ( Ex. Wrist pad for keyboard) or splinting
What are the risk factors for in-hospital mortality in a patient with a PE?—ANSWER-
Advanced age and obstructive shock
Pediatric Hypertension—ANSWER-measurement of serum renin and aldosterone, serum and
urine metanephrinphrines, and renal US with doppler to assess the patency of the renal
arteries
What is a distinguishing feature of opioid intoxication?—ANSWER-Miosis
CLABSI—ANSWER-central line associated blood stream infection workup includes drawing
blood from the CVC and another place while starting IV antibiotics
Qualitative study—ANSWER-used to study social phenomena or how individuals perceive
their disease, barriers to pursuing treatment and social stigma surrounding their disease
When to start screening with serum lipid levels?—ANSWER-MEN age 35
WOMEN age 45
You can start earlier if there is increased risk factors for CVD including HTN, Type 2 DM and a
family history
Midgut volvulus presentation in an infant—ANSWER-bilious vomiting, abdominal distention,
and pain
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
