ABFM Board Review: general correctly answered 2024/2025

ABFM Board Review: generalWhat do you do with a thyroid nodule > 1 cm - correct answer TSH, followed by a radionuclide scan if the results are abnormal Diagnostic US is recommended for all pts witha suspected thyroid nodule, nodular goiter, or nodule found incidentally on anothWhater imaging study What anti-epileptic/bipolar med should be started at a low dosage to minmiize the risk of SJS - correct answer Lamictal... higher risk of DJD when pt already on divalproex The occurrence of 2 or more lab confirmed cases of influenza A is considered an outbreak in a LTCF. - correct answer CDC recommends chemoprophylaxis for ALL residents who are asymptomatic and treatment for all residents who are symptomatic What provider the best evidence for treatment, screening, or prevention strategies - correct answer meta analysis This value refers to the percentage of patients with a positive test for a disease who actually have the disease. - correct answer PPV Thisvalue of a test is the proportion of patients with negative test results who do not have the disorder - correct answer NPV The percentage of patients with a disorder who have a positive test for that disorder is a test's... - correct answer SENSITIVITY