ABFM ITE Exam 2026/2027 Test Bank|
Complete Study Guide | Practice Questions
& Answers
CAP antibiotic that causes VF - correct answer-Azithromycin
- The arrhythmia results from prolongation of the QT interval and is also more
common in patients with a prior cardiac history.
Anti-DM medications for weight loss - correct answer-GLP1 receptor agonists e.g.
Exenatide
SGLT-2 inhibitor e.g. Canagliflozin
Screening test with greatest potential for over diagnosis - correct answer-PSA
Clinical manifestation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - correct answer-
Asymmetric leg weakness
Opioid to avoid in palliative patient with severe hepatic dysfunction - correct
answer-Methadone
,- It is metabolized and cleared by the liver, and should therefore not be used in
patients with severe hepatic impairment. It is, however, a reasonable option for
patients with severe renal impairment.
Lung cancer screening with low dose CT Chest annually - correct answer-Adults
55-80yo with 30 pack year history and currently smoking or quit within last 15
years
NOAC with reversal agent - correct answer-Dabigatran
Reduces alcoholism but creating an acute ethanol sensitivity - correct answer-
Disulfiram
Antidepressant to be avoided in the elderly - correct answer-Paroxetine
(associated with more anticholinergic effects)
SSRIs > SNRIs, atypical antipsychotics may be added for resistant depression
Age group between which American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
administration of an autism-specific screening tool - correct answer-18-24
months old
Most common neurological complication of Paget's disease of the bone - correct
answer-
Most common cardiac complication of Lyme disease - correct answer-Heart
blocks
,Examination finding of those with bacterial vaginosis - correct answer-Vaginal pH
>4.5 (normal vaginal pH should be acidic)
Most common cause of medication-related adverse events across health care
settings in the United States - correct answer-Antibiotics
Screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis - correct answer-Not
recommended
In anaphylaxis, which drug is most likely helpful in preventing the need for
intubation? - correct answer-
Barrett's oesophagus with no dysplasia - correct answer-
Positive family history of colorectal cancer - correct answer-Individuals who have
a first-degree relative with colorectal cancer or advanced adenoma diagnosed
before 60 years of age or two first-degree relatives diagnosed at any age should
be advised to start screening colonoscopy at 40 years of age or 10 years younger
than the earliest diagnosis in their family, whichever comes first.
Most common cause of hearing loss in newborns - correct answer-Genetic
inheritance
Lab findings in Von Willebrand disease - correct answer-
, U.S. federal labor law requires companies with >50 employees to provide which
benefits for employees who are nursing mothers - correct answer-
Influenza vaccination in those with potential egg allergy - correct answer-All
currently available influenza vaccines, with the exceptions of recombinant and
cell-culture-based inactivated influenza vaccines, are prepared using
embryonated egg culture and can potentially provoke allergic and anaphylactic
reactions.
For those who report that they can eat lightly cooked scrambled eggs, vaccination
can proceed without precaution or observation. Those who have experienced
only hives can also receive any influenza vaccine appropriate for their age and
health status.
People who have experienced symptoms such as hypotension, wheezing, nausea,
or vomiting, or reactions requiring emergency attention or epinephrine after
eating eggs or egg-containing foods can also receive any influenza vaccine
appropriate for their age and health status and also do not need to be observed.
However, the vaccine should be administered by a provider who can recognize
and manage severe allergic reactions.
How is the Timed Up and Go test useful in GRM patients? - correct answer-Helps
to assess the risk of falling
Antidepressant that can prolong QT interval to be avoided in those on
concomitant atypical antipsychotics - correct answer-Citalopram, Escitalopram
Other SSRIs, as well as bupropion, venlafaxine, and mirtazapine, do not have this
effect. Both tricyclic antidepressants and antipsychotics, commonly used in
Complete Study Guide | Practice Questions
& Answers
CAP antibiotic that causes VF - correct answer-Azithromycin
- The arrhythmia results from prolongation of the QT interval and is also more
common in patients with a prior cardiac history.
Anti-DM medications for weight loss - correct answer-GLP1 receptor agonists e.g.
Exenatide
SGLT-2 inhibitor e.g. Canagliflozin
Screening test with greatest potential for over diagnosis - correct answer-PSA
Clinical manifestation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - correct answer-
Asymmetric leg weakness
Opioid to avoid in palliative patient with severe hepatic dysfunction - correct
answer-Methadone
,- It is metabolized and cleared by the liver, and should therefore not be used in
patients with severe hepatic impairment. It is, however, a reasonable option for
patients with severe renal impairment.
Lung cancer screening with low dose CT Chest annually - correct answer-Adults
55-80yo with 30 pack year history and currently smoking or quit within last 15
years
NOAC with reversal agent - correct answer-Dabigatran
Reduces alcoholism but creating an acute ethanol sensitivity - correct answer-
Disulfiram
Antidepressant to be avoided in the elderly - correct answer-Paroxetine
(associated with more anticholinergic effects)
SSRIs > SNRIs, atypical antipsychotics may be added for resistant depression
Age group between which American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
administration of an autism-specific screening tool - correct answer-18-24
months old
Most common neurological complication of Paget's disease of the bone - correct
answer-
Most common cardiac complication of Lyme disease - correct answer-Heart
blocks
,Examination finding of those with bacterial vaginosis - correct answer-Vaginal pH
>4.5 (normal vaginal pH should be acidic)
Most common cause of medication-related adverse events across health care
settings in the United States - correct answer-Antibiotics
Screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis - correct answer-Not
recommended
In anaphylaxis, which drug is most likely helpful in preventing the need for
intubation? - correct answer-
Barrett's oesophagus with no dysplasia - correct answer-
Positive family history of colorectal cancer - correct answer-Individuals who have
a first-degree relative with colorectal cancer or advanced adenoma diagnosed
before 60 years of age or two first-degree relatives diagnosed at any age should
be advised to start screening colonoscopy at 40 years of age or 10 years younger
than the earliest diagnosis in their family, whichever comes first.
Most common cause of hearing loss in newborns - correct answer-Genetic
inheritance
Lab findings in Von Willebrand disease - correct answer-
, U.S. federal labor law requires companies with >50 employees to provide which
benefits for employees who are nursing mothers - correct answer-
Influenza vaccination in those with potential egg allergy - correct answer-All
currently available influenza vaccines, with the exceptions of recombinant and
cell-culture-based inactivated influenza vaccines, are prepared using
embryonated egg culture and can potentially provoke allergic and anaphylactic
reactions.
For those who report that they can eat lightly cooked scrambled eggs, vaccination
can proceed without precaution or observation. Those who have experienced
only hives can also receive any influenza vaccine appropriate for their age and
health status.
People who have experienced symptoms such as hypotension, wheezing, nausea,
or vomiting, or reactions requiring emergency attention or epinephrine after
eating eggs or egg-containing foods can also receive any influenza vaccine
appropriate for their age and health status and also do not need to be observed.
However, the vaccine should be administered by a provider who can recognize
and manage severe allergic reactions.
How is the Timed Up and Go test useful in GRM patients? - correct answer-Helps
to assess the risk of falling
Antidepressant that can prolong QT interval to be avoided in those on
concomitant atypical antipsychotics - correct answer-Citalopram, Escitalopram
Other SSRIs, as well as bupropion, venlafaxine, and mirtazapine, do not have this
effect. Both tricyclic antidepressants and antipsychotics, commonly used in
