ABIM INTERNAL MEDICINE REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | K… EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
ABIM Internal Medicine
Review Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Knowmedge & First Aid
High-Yield
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
1122 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 1122 verified questions with correct answers for the ABIM Internal Medicine
review, accompanied by relevant diagrams and images. It covers essential concepts in internal
medicine, ensuring comprehensive understanding and retention. Students can utilize this resource
for effective study, review, and certification preparation, enhancing their knowledge and confidence
in the subject.
CONTENTS
• Vitamin Deficiencies • Genetic Disorders
• Infectious Diseases • Endocrinology
• Hematology • Autoimmune Diseases
• Pulmonary Disorders • Neurology
• Nephrology • Oncology
Page 1
, • Cardiology • Gastroenterology
• Musculoskeletal Disorders • Dermatology
• Psychiatry • Pharmacology
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 1122
What vitamin deficiency can occur with use of Isoniazid (INH)?
CORRECT ANSWER
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 1122
What is the fundoscopic exam finding often seen with idiopathic intracranial hypertension
(Pseudotumor cerebri)?
CORRECT ANSWER
Papilledema
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 1122
Name the supplement: Sleep aid also used for stress/anxiety relief. If combined with EtOH, can
oversedate.
CORRECT ANSWER
Kava
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 1122
Name the supplement: Used against dementia. Can increase the risk of bleeding.
CORRECT ANSWER
Ginkgo Biloba
Page 2
, Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 1122
What is the treatment of choice of dermatitis herpetiformis?
CORRECT ANSWER
Dapsone
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 1122
If pts with osteoarthritis present with morning stiffness, what length of time should it not exceed?
CORRECT ANSWER
30 minutes
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 1122
Which class of antibiotics is most notoriously contraindicated in individuals with myasthenia gravis?
CORRECT ANSWER
Aminoglycosides
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 1122
What is the goal hemoglobin level in patients with end stage renal disease?
CORRECT ANSWER
11-12 g/dl (higher than this can increase risk of embolism or strokes)
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 1122
Excessive ingestion of licorice can lead to which electrolyte abnormality?
CORRECT ANSWER
Hypokalemia
Page 3
, Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 1122
If a diabetic patient requires insulin therapy and has normal renal function, how many units/kg is the
recommended daily insulin requirement?
CORRECT ANSWER
0.5 units/kg
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 1122
Which form of lung cancer is most often associated with ectopic production of parathyroid hormone-
related peptide (PTHrp)?
CORRECT ANSWER
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 1122
What is the most common electrolyte abnormality associated with tamoxifen use?
CORRECT ANSWER
Hypercalcemia
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 1122
What degree of stenosis is an indication for carotid endarterectomy in male patients who are
symptomatic? And asymptomatic?
CORRECT ANSWER
50-99% in symptomatic. 60-99% in asymptomatic.
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 1122
Which HIV medication requires you to check HLA B-5701 to prevent hypersensitivity reaction?
CORRECT ANSWER
Abacavir
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
ABIM Internal Medicine
Review Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Knowmedge & First Aid
High-Yield
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
1122 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 1122 verified questions with correct answers for the ABIM Internal Medicine
review, accompanied by relevant diagrams and images. It covers essential concepts in internal
medicine, ensuring comprehensive understanding and retention. Students can utilize this resource
for effective study, review, and certification preparation, enhancing their knowledge and confidence
in the subject.
CONTENTS
• Vitamin Deficiencies • Genetic Disorders
• Infectious Diseases • Endocrinology
• Hematology • Autoimmune Diseases
• Pulmonary Disorders • Neurology
• Nephrology • Oncology
Page 1
, • Cardiology • Gastroenterology
• Musculoskeletal Disorders • Dermatology
• Psychiatry • Pharmacology
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 1122
What vitamin deficiency can occur with use of Isoniazid (INH)?
CORRECT ANSWER
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 1122
What is the fundoscopic exam finding often seen with idiopathic intracranial hypertension
(Pseudotumor cerebri)?
CORRECT ANSWER
Papilledema
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 1122
Name the supplement: Sleep aid also used for stress/anxiety relief. If combined with EtOH, can
oversedate.
CORRECT ANSWER
Kava
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 1122
Name the supplement: Used against dementia. Can increase the risk of bleeding.
CORRECT ANSWER
Ginkgo Biloba
Page 2
, Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 1122
What is the treatment of choice of dermatitis herpetiformis?
CORRECT ANSWER
Dapsone
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 1122
If pts with osteoarthritis present with morning stiffness, what length of time should it not exceed?
CORRECT ANSWER
30 minutes
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 1122
Which class of antibiotics is most notoriously contraindicated in individuals with myasthenia gravis?
CORRECT ANSWER
Aminoglycosides
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 1122
What is the goal hemoglobin level in patients with end stage renal disease?
CORRECT ANSWER
11-12 g/dl (higher than this can increase risk of embolism or strokes)
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 1122
Excessive ingestion of licorice can lead to which electrolyte abnormality?
CORRECT ANSWER
Hypokalemia
Page 3
, Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 1122
If a diabetic patient requires insulin therapy and has normal renal function, how many units/kg is the
recommended daily insulin requirement?
CORRECT ANSWER
0.5 units/kg
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 1122
Which form of lung cancer is most often associated with ectopic production of parathyroid hormone-
related peptide (PTHrp)?
CORRECT ANSWER
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 1122
What is the most common electrolyte abnormality associated with tamoxifen use?
CORRECT ANSWER
Hypercalcemia
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 1122
What degree of stenosis is an indication for carotid endarterectomy in male patients who are
symptomatic? And asymptomatic?
CORRECT ANSWER
50-99% in symptomatic. 60-99% in asymptomatic.
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 1122
Which HIV medication requires you to check HLA B-5701 to prevent hypersensitivity reaction?
CORRECT ANSWER
Abacavir
Page 4
