ABFM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
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ABFM
STUDYGLOBAL 4/25/25 ABFM
,child with head lice
rx'd with shampoo permethrin
still has nits in her
can she go to school? - Accurate answers yes
as long as continue home remedy, nit combing and repeat permethrin shampoo in 6 days
is diverticular bleeding painful? - Accurate answers no
- abdominal pains
BP recommendation for >65 - Accurate answers 150/90
young boy
left hip pain
afebrile
ESR normal
WBC normal
Radiograph knee and hip normal
dx?
rx? - Accurate answers transient synovitis
rx: nsaids
rx for SVTs but short-term and llong term - Accurate answers CCB eg verapamil, diltiazem
16 yo
fatigue
on OCPs
low bleed on periods
normal TSH
normal Hct
normal RBC count
MCV <80
,what lab test next? - Accurate answers Hgb electrophoresis
- check beta thalassemia
Signs of ALS
- mainly motor sx - Accurate answers asymmetrical weakness in legs, feet, ankles
slurred speech
trouble swallowing
SOB
wt loss
mcc urge incontinence in elderly - Accurate answers detrusor instability
what diabetes medications are good for prevention of developing DM in pre-diabetes pt - Accurate
answers metformin
"alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (acarbose)
orlistat
thiazolidinediones
most specific sign of peritonsillar abscess - Accurate answers difficulty opening mouth
rx management for concussion - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers 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? - Accurate answers 39wks 0 d
drug to prevent seizure in alcohol withdrawal - Accurate answers benzos
initial rx allergic rhinitis - Accurate answers intranasal steroids
most effective medication to prevent relapse in alcohol abuse - Accurate answers naltrexone
do not use acamprosate if renal disease
, which SSRI should be prevented in elderly - Accurate answers paroxetine
- anticholinergic effects
screen for autism at what age in kids? - Accurate answers 18 - 24months
bacterial vaginosis has vagina pH ? - Accurate answers >4.5
29 yo woman
30weeks gestation
received Tdap 3 years ago
what vaccine should she receive? - Accurate answers Tdap again
27 -36 weeks gestation, regardless of when they last received it
rx for acute gout
pt has HTN and CKD - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers anti-coags
most common risk factor for uncomplicated cystitis - Accurate answers Frequent sexual
intercourse
others:
- spermicide use
- previous UTI
- new sex partner
- fam hx UTI in first degree female relative
first line rx primary dysmenorrhea - Accurate answers nsaids
surveillance for barett's esophagus without dyspasia - Accurate answers endoscopy q 3 years
best initial rx for keloid - Accurate answers intralesional corticosteroid injections.
rx osteoporosis if 10yr risk of major osteoporotic fracture > ___ % - Accurate answers 20%
pt with osteopenia (T <2.5)
risk of fracture <20%
what meds do you start on - Accurate answers calcium and vit d supplements
test for meniscus tears - Accurate answers thessaly test
This patient has low energy, menstrual irregularities, and a history of stress fractures, BMI <18...is
consistent with ______ dx?
ACCURATE ANSWERS
ABFM
STUDYGLOBAL 4/25/25 ABFM
,child with head lice
rx'd with shampoo permethrin
still has nits in her
can she go to school? - Accurate answers yes
as long as continue home remedy, nit combing and repeat permethrin shampoo in 6 days
is diverticular bleeding painful? - Accurate answers no
- abdominal pains
BP recommendation for >65 - Accurate answers 150/90
young boy
left hip pain
afebrile
ESR normal
WBC normal
Radiograph knee and hip normal
dx?
rx? - Accurate answers transient synovitis
rx: nsaids
rx for SVTs but short-term and llong term - Accurate answers CCB eg verapamil, diltiazem
16 yo
fatigue
on OCPs
low bleed on periods
normal TSH
normal Hct
normal RBC count
MCV <80
,what lab test next? - Accurate answers Hgb electrophoresis
- check beta thalassemia
Signs of ALS
- mainly motor sx - Accurate answers asymmetrical weakness in legs, feet, ankles
slurred speech
trouble swallowing
SOB
wt loss
mcc urge incontinence in elderly - Accurate answers detrusor instability
what diabetes medications are good for prevention of developing DM in pre-diabetes pt - Accurate
answers metformin
"alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (acarbose)
orlistat
thiazolidinediones
most specific sign of peritonsillar abscess - Accurate answers difficulty opening mouth
rx management for concussion - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers 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? - Accurate answers 39wks 0 d
drug to prevent seizure in alcohol withdrawal - Accurate answers benzos
initial rx allergic rhinitis - Accurate answers intranasal steroids
most effective medication to prevent relapse in alcohol abuse - Accurate answers naltrexone
do not use acamprosate if renal disease
, which SSRI should be prevented in elderly - Accurate answers paroxetine
- anticholinergic effects
screen for autism at what age in kids? - Accurate answers 18 - 24months
bacterial vaginosis has vagina pH ? - Accurate answers >4.5
29 yo woman
30weeks gestation
received Tdap 3 years ago
what vaccine should she receive? - Accurate answers Tdap again
27 -36 weeks gestation, regardless of when they last received it
rx for acute gout
pt has HTN and CKD - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers anti-coags
most common risk factor for uncomplicated cystitis - Accurate answers Frequent sexual
intercourse
others:
- spermicide use
- previous UTI
- new sex partner
- fam hx UTI in first degree female relative
first line rx primary dysmenorrhea - Accurate answers nsaids
surveillance for barett's esophagus without dyspasia - Accurate answers endoscopy q 3 years
best initial rx for keloid - Accurate answers intralesional corticosteroid injections.
rx osteoporosis if 10yr risk of major osteoporotic fracture > ___ % - Accurate answers 20%
pt with osteopenia (T <2.5)
risk of fracture <20%
what meds do you start on - Accurate answers calcium and vit d supplements
test for meniscus tears - Accurate answers thessaly test
This patient has low energy, menstrual irregularities, and a history of stress fractures, BMI <18...is
consistent with ______ dx?
