ABFM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ 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
,◉ initial rx allergic rhinitis
Answer: intranasal steroids
◉ most effective medication to prevent relapse in alcohol abuse
Answer: naltrexone
do not use acamprosate if renal disease
◉ which SSRI should be prevented in elderly
Answer: paroxetine
- anticholinergic effects
◉ screen for autism at what age in kids?
Answer: 18 - 24months
◉ bacterial vaginosis has vagina pH ?
Answer: >4.5
◉ 29 yo woman
30weeks gestation
received Tdap 3 years ago
,what vaccine should she receive?
Answer: Tdap again
27 -36 weeks gestation, regardless of when they last received it
◉ rx for acute gout
pt has HTN and CKD
Answer: prednisone
note: nsaids, colchicine and steroids can be used for acute gout...but
prednisone is best in CKD
◉ mcc med-induced adverse drug events in US
Answer: anti-coags
◉ most common risk factor for uncomplicated cystitis
Answer: Frequent sexual intercourse
others:
- spermicide use
- previous UTI
- new sex partner
, - fam hx UTI in first degree female relative
◉ first line rx primary dysmenorrhea
Answer: nsaids
◉ surveillance for barett's esophagus without dyspasia
Answer: endoscopy q 3 years
◉ best initial rx for keloid
Answer: intralesional corticosteroid injections.
◉ rx osteoporosis if 10yr risk of major osteoporotic fracture > ___ %
Answer: 20%
◉ pt with osteopenia (T <2.5)
risk of fracture <20%
what meds do you start on
Answer: calcium and vit d supplements
◉ test for meniscus tears
Answer: thessaly test
ANSWERS
◉ 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
,◉ initial rx allergic rhinitis
Answer: intranasal steroids
◉ most effective medication to prevent relapse in alcohol abuse
Answer: naltrexone
do not use acamprosate if renal disease
◉ which SSRI should be prevented in elderly
Answer: paroxetine
- anticholinergic effects
◉ screen for autism at what age in kids?
Answer: 18 - 24months
◉ bacterial vaginosis has vagina pH ?
Answer: >4.5
◉ 29 yo woman
30weeks gestation
received Tdap 3 years ago
,what vaccine should she receive?
Answer: Tdap again
27 -36 weeks gestation, regardless of when they last received it
◉ rx for acute gout
pt has HTN and CKD
Answer: prednisone
note: nsaids, colchicine and steroids can be used for acute gout...but
prednisone is best in CKD
◉ mcc med-induced adverse drug events in US
Answer: anti-coags
◉ most common risk factor for uncomplicated cystitis
Answer: Frequent sexual intercourse
others:
- spermicide use
- previous UTI
- new sex partner
, - fam hx UTI in first degree female relative
◉ first line rx primary dysmenorrhea
Answer: nsaids
◉ surveillance for barett's esophagus without dyspasia
Answer: endoscopy q 3 years
◉ best initial rx for keloid
Answer: intralesional corticosteroid injections.
◉ rx osteoporosis if 10yr risk of major osteoporotic fracture > ___ %
Answer: 20%
◉ pt with osteopenia (T <2.5)
risk of fracture <20%
what meds do you start on
Answer: calcium and vit d supplements
◉ test for meniscus tears
Answer: thessaly test
