ABFM ITE EXAM STUDY GUIDE YEAR 2025/2026

ABFM ITE Exam




ABFM ITE EXAM STUDY GUIDE YEAR 2025-2026
ABFM ITE Exam




STUDY GUIDE AND TEST BANK




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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE AND TEST BANK
2. EXAM STUDY GUIDE
3. Study Tips




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EXAM STUDY GUIDE AND TEST BANK 2025-2026
Q1: What is the first-line treatment for uncomplicated community-acquired pneumonia in adults?
A: Amoxicillin – standard initial therapy for otherwise healthy adults. ■


Q2: Which vaccine is recommended annually for all adults?
A: Influenza vaccine – reduces risk of seasonal flu complications. ■


Q3: What is the initial test of choice for suspected diabetes mellitus?
A: Fasting plasma glucose – ≥126 mg/dL indicates diabetes. ■


Q4: Which screening test is recommended for colorectal cancer in average-risk adults aged 45–75?
A: Colonoscopy every 10 years – or stool-based testing as alternative. ■


Q5: What is the preferred first-line therapy for hypertension in a non-black adult without chronic kidney
disease?
A: Thiazide diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or calcium channel blockers – lifestyle modifications
recommended. ■




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Q6: Which condition is most likely in a child with a barking cough, stridor, and fever?
A: Croup – usually viral, treated with humidified air and dexamethasone if needed. ■


Q7: What is the first-line pharmacologic treatment for major depressive disorder in adults?
A: SSRIs – selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are preferred due to efficacy and safety. ■


Q8: Which test is recommended for screening hyperlipidemia in adults?
A: Fasting lipid panel – assess total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides. ■


Q9: What is the recommended cervical cancer screening for women aged 21–29?
A: Pap test every 3 years – HPV testing not recommended until age 30. ■


Q10: Which is the preferred initial therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults?
A: Metformin – first-line medication along with lifestyle modifications. ■




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