ABFM EXAMPREP TESTED QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS
◉ is diverticular bleeding painful?
Answer: no
- abdominal pains
◉ BP recommendation for >65
Answer: 150/90
◉ young boy
left hip pain
afebrile
ESR normal
WBC normal
Radiograph knee and hip normal
dx?
rx?
Answer: transient synovitis
,rx: nsaids
◉ rx for SVTs but short-term and llong term
Answer: CCB eg verapamil, diltiazem
◉ 16 yo
fatigue
on OCPs
low bleed on periods
normal TSH
normal Hct
normal RBC count
MCV <80
what lab test next?
Answer: Hgb electrophoresis
- check beta thalassemia
◉ Signs of ALS
- mainly motor sx
Answer: asymmetrical weakness in legs, feet, ankles
,slurred speech
trouble swallowing
SOB
wt loss
◉ mcc urge incontinence in elderly
Answer: detrusor instability
◉ what diabetes medications are good for prevention of developing
DM in pre-diabetes pt
Answer: metformin
"alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (acarbose)
orlistat
thiazolidinediones
◉ most specific sign of peritonsillar abscess
, Answer: difficulty opening mouth
◉ rx management for concussion
Answer: physical and cognitive rest
- avoid physical activity that exacerbate sx
- avoid activities that require
concentration or attention, such as schoolwork and electronics use.
◉ lung cancer screening recommendation
Answer: ANNUAL
low-dose noncontrast CT
Asymptomatic adults 55-80 yo who have a 30-pack-year smoking
history and currently smoke or have quit smoking within the past 15
years.
◉ non-medical indicated (elective) induction of labor or C-section
deliveries should be scheduled at what GA?
Answer: 39wks 0 d
◉ drug to prevent seizure in alcohol withdrawal
Answer: benzos
DETAILED SOLUTIONS
◉ is diverticular bleeding painful?
Answer: no
- abdominal pains
◉ BP recommendation for >65
Answer: 150/90
◉ young boy
left hip pain
afebrile
ESR normal
WBC normal
Radiograph knee and hip normal
dx?
rx?
Answer: transient synovitis
,rx: nsaids
◉ rx for SVTs but short-term and llong term
Answer: CCB eg verapamil, diltiazem
◉ 16 yo
fatigue
on OCPs
low bleed on periods
normal TSH
normal Hct
normal RBC count
MCV <80
what lab test next?
Answer: Hgb electrophoresis
- check beta thalassemia
◉ Signs of ALS
- mainly motor sx
Answer: asymmetrical weakness in legs, feet, ankles
,slurred speech
trouble swallowing
SOB
wt loss
◉ mcc urge incontinence in elderly
Answer: detrusor instability
◉ what diabetes medications are good for prevention of developing
DM in pre-diabetes pt
Answer: metformin
"alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (acarbose)
orlistat
thiazolidinediones
◉ most specific sign of peritonsillar abscess
, Answer: difficulty opening mouth
◉ rx management for concussion
Answer: physical and cognitive rest
- avoid physical activity that exacerbate sx
- avoid activities that require
concentration or attention, such as schoolwork and electronics use.
◉ lung cancer screening recommendation
Answer: ANNUAL
low-dose noncontrast CT
Asymptomatic adults 55-80 yo who have a 30-pack-year smoking
history and currently smoke or have quit smoking within the past 15
years.
◉ non-medical indicated (elective) induction of labor or C-section
deliveries should be scheduled at what GA?
Answer: 39wks 0 d
◉ drug to prevent seizure in alcohol withdrawal
Answer: benzos
