ABFM ITE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS |COMPLETE SOLUTION| 2024
The Cobb angle is based on spine radiology that
quantifies the magnitude of the scoliosis curve. If the Cobb
angle is >/= 20° there is a high risk that the curve will
progress and that the patient may need treatment.
Treatment for osteopaenia is indicated when the 10-year
risk of a major fracture reaches - CORRECT ANS 20%
Hyperthyroid treatment in pregnancy - CORRECT ANS
Since methimazole is associated with birth defects when
used inthe first trimester, propylthiouracil is preferred.
Methimazole should be considered after the first trimester
because the risk of congenital anomalies is less than the
risk of liver failure associated with propylthiouracil.
A 30-year-old male is treated with topical medications for
his papulopustular rosacea with only partial improvement.
The preferred antibiotic is - CORRECT ANS Doxycycline
Pre-op evaluation - CORRECT ANS A healthy patient
would beclassified as ASA I, while a patient with mild
systemic disease would be classified as ASA II. All patients
who arehaving major surgery should be offered
preoperative
CORRECT ANSWERS |COMPLETE SOLUTION| 2024
The Cobb angle is based on spine radiology that
quantifies the magnitude of the scoliosis curve. If the Cobb
angle is >/= 20° there is a high risk that the curve will
progress and that the patient may need treatment.
Treatment for osteopaenia is indicated when the 10-year
risk of a major fracture reaches - CORRECT ANS 20%
Hyperthyroid treatment in pregnancy - CORRECT ANS
Since methimazole is associated with birth defects when
used inthe first trimester, propylthiouracil is preferred.
Methimazole should be considered after the first trimester
because the risk of congenital anomalies is less than the
risk of liver failure associated with propylthiouracil.
A 30-year-old male is treated with topical medications for
his papulopustular rosacea with only partial improvement.
The preferred antibiotic is - CORRECT ANS Doxycycline
Pre-op evaluation - CORRECT ANS A healthy patient
would beclassified as ASA I, while a patient with mild
systemic disease would be classified as ASA II. All patients
who arehaving major surgery should be offered
preoperative
