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Terms in this set (347)
antiepileptics, long-term heparin, cyclosporine,
tacrolimus, aromatase inhibitors, glucocorticoids,
Medications associated
GNRH agonists, thiazolidinediones, excessive doses
with osteoporosis &
of levothyroxine, PPIs, SSRIs, parenteral nutrients,
increased fracture risk
medroxyprogesterone contraceptives, methotrexate,
and aluminum antacids
Malignant: nonsolid "ground glass" appearance, size >
6 mm, noncalcified lesions, lesion size or volume
doubling time between 1 month & 1 year, irregular or
Malignant vs. benign lung spiculated borders
lesions
Benign: concentric or "popcorn-like" calcifications, < 6
mm, doubling times of <1 month or >2-4 years, dense
solid-appearing, smooth regular borders
Immunotherapy can wasp/bee stings
prevent recurrence of
severe allergic reactions
triggered by what?
Patients who inject drugs HIV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, latent TB
should be screened for?
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infant's dimpled cheeks (not getting enough of the
breast in the mouth); inverted or very large nipples
Signs of a poor latch
(breastfeeding) good latch - most or all of mother's areola completely
in infant's mouth and not visible during breastfeeding;
infant's chin (not nose) should be against breast
Which disorder of sexual Turner syndrome
development is associated
with increased risk of
endometrial cancer, celiac
disease, and structural
heart defects?
What reduces risk for colchicine or NSAID (should be > 8 weeks)
recurrent gout attacks?
hypercalcemia
hyperglycemia
hyperuricemia
HCTZ effects..
hypokalemia
hyponatremia
Androgenetic alopecia - bitemporal thinning of the
frontal and vertex scalp in men; frontal hairline spared
and hair thinning most apparent at vertex in women
- family history of hair loss
Androgenetic alopecia vs
alopecia areata
Alopecia areata- acute, patchy hair loss
Anagen effluvium - diffuse hair loss days-weeks after
exposure to chemotherapeutic agents
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1st line - topical retinoids
- adapalene available OTC
- benzoyl peroxide - reduces concentration of cystic
Acne treatment
acne
best = topical retinoid + benzoyl peroxide
-develops 2-5 days after
penetrating hand injury
-4 "Kanavel" signs - pain with
passive extension, tenderness
with palpation of the tendon
Pyogenic flexor sheath, flexed position of the
tenosynovitis involved finger, fusiform
swelling of the finger
-Tx: IV Abx, urgent surgical
consultation (debridement &
irrigation) within 72 hrs of
symptom onset
ability to carry out intentional motor acts; assessed by
giving patient common object (hairbrush, pencil, etc)
Praxis & asking patient to show how it is used
apraxia- unable to carry out such motor acts
ordering & implementation of cognitive functions
necessary to engage in appropriate behavior
Executive functioning
(assessed by asking patient to draw clock with the
hands set at a certain time)
ability to name objects & their function (assessed by
showing a patient a common object such as a pen,
Gnosia
watch, stethoscope & asking whether he/she can
identify it and describe how it is used)
ability to perceive & manipulate objects & shapes in
Visuospatial proficiency
space
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Annual monitoring with IgA antibody to tissue
transglutaminase (IgA anti-tTG); should decrease if
patient adhering to gluten-free diet
Celiac disease in children
monitoring screening: IgA tTG antibody testing paired with serum
total IgA levels bc IgA deficiency 10-15x more
common in pt with celiac disease
confirmation: small bowel biopsy
AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm) screening
Male, > 65yo, smoked in -single most important determinant of the risk that an
past abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) will rupture is the
diameter of the aneurysm. In men, aneurysm repair is
USPSTF screening? recommended when the aneurysm reaches 5.5 cm in
diameter. In women, whose aortas tend to be smaller,
the recommended maximum diameter is 5.0 cm.
Medications that lead to lithium
hypercalcemia? hydrochlorothiazide
patient should get MMR booster vaccination after
Pregnant woman with
delivery (should not get pregnant for 4 weeks after
equivocal rubella titer?
receiving MMR vaccine)
Septic arthritis work-up 1. CBC, ESR, CRP
(child) 2. joint aspiration and/or MRI
depressed mood and anhedonia
Two cardinal symptoms of Over the past two weeks, how often have you felt
depression on PHQ-2 little interest or pleasure in doing things?
Over the past two weeks, how often have you felt
down, depressed, or hopeless?
Treatment of venous stasis compression hose and bandages
ulcer
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ABFM ITE 2025 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (DETAILED AND
ELABORATED) ACCURATE AND A+ GRADED!!!
Save
Terms in this set (347)
antiepileptics, long-term heparin, cyclosporine,
tacrolimus, aromatase inhibitors, glucocorticoids,
Medications associated
GNRH agonists, thiazolidinediones, excessive doses
with osteoporosis &
of levothyroxine, PPIs, SSRIs, parenteral nutrients,
increased fracture risk
medroxyprogesterone contraceptives, methotrexate,
and aluminum antacids
Malignant: nonsolid "ground glass" appearance, size >
6 mm, noncalcified lesions, lesion size or volume
doubling time between 1 month & 1 year, irregular or
Malignant vs. benign lung spiculated borders
lesions
Benign: concentric or "popcorn-like" calcifications, < 6
mm, doubling times of <1 month or >2-4 years, dense
solid-appearing, smooth regular borders
Immunotherapy can wasp/bee stings
prevent recurrence of
severe allergic reactions
triggered by what?
Patients who inject drugs HIV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, latent TB
should be screened for?
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,09/06/2025, 11:58 ABFM ITE 2025 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (DETAILED AND ELABORATED) ACCURATE AND A+…
infant's dimpled cheeks (not getting enough of the
breast in the mouth); inverted or very large nipples
Signs of a poor latch
(breastfeeding) good latch - most or all of mother's areola completely
in infant's mouth and not visible during breastfeeding;
infant's chin (not nose) should be against breast
Which disorder of sexual Turner syndrome
development is associated
with increased risk of
endometrial cancer, celiac
disease, and structural
heart defects?
What reduces risk for colchicine or NSAID (should be > 8 weeks)
recurrent gout attacks?
hypercalcemia
hyperglycemia
hyperuricemia
HCTZ effects..
hypokalemia
hyponatremia
Androgenetic alopecia - bitemporal thinning of the
frontal and vertex scalp in men; frontal hairline spared
and hair thinning most apparent at vertex in women
- family history of hair loss
Androgenetic alopecia vs
alopecia areata
Alopecia areata- acute, patchy hair loss
Anagen effluvium - diffuse hair loss days-weeks after
exposure to chemotherapeutic agents
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1st line - topical retinoids
- adapalene available OTC
- benzoyl peroxide - reduces concentration of cystic
Acne treatment
acne
best = topical retinoid + benzoyl peroxide
-develops 2-5 days after
penetrating hand injury
-4 "Kanavel" signs - pain with
passive extension, tenderness
with palpation of the tendon
Pyogenic flexor sheath, flexed position of the
tenosynovitis involved finger, fusiform
swelling of the finger
-Tx: IV Abx, urgent surgical
consultation (debridement &
irrigation) within 72 hrs of
symptom onset
ability to carry out intentional motor acts; assessed by
giving patient common object (hairbrush, pencil, etc)
Praxis & asking patient to show how it is used
apraxia- unable to carry out such motor acts
ordering & implementation of cognitive functions
necessary to engage in appropriate behavior
Executive functioning
(assessed by asking patient to draw clock with the
hands set at a certain time)
ability to name objects & their function (assessed by
showing a patient a common object such as a pen,
Gnosia
watch, stethoscope & asking whether he/she can
identify it and describe how it is used)
ability to perceive & manipulate objects & shapes in
Visuospatial proficiency
space
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, 09/06/2025, 11:58 ABFM ITE 2025 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (DETAILED AND ELABORATED) ACCURATE AND A+…
Annual monitoring with IgA antibody to tissue
transglutaminase (IgA anti-tTG); should decrease if
patient adhering to gluten-free diet
Celiac disease in children
monitoring screening: IgA tTG antibody testing paired with serum
total IgA levels bc IgA deficiency 10-15x more
common in pt with celiac disease
confirmation: small bowel biopsy
AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm) screening
Male, > 65yo, smoked in -single most important determinant of the risk that an
past abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) will rupture is the
diameter of the aneurysm. In men, aneurysm repair is
USPSTF screening? recommended when the aneurysm reaches 5.5 cm in
diameter. In women, whose aortas tend to be smaller,
the recommended maximum diameter is 5.0 cm.
Medications that lead to lithium
hypercalcemia? hydrochlorothiazide
patient should get MMR booster vaccination after
Pregnant woman with
delivery (should not get pregnant for 4 weeks after
equivocal rubella titer?
receiving MMR vaccine)
Septic arthritis work-up 1. CBC, ESR, CRP
(child) 2. joint aspiration and/or MRI
depressed mood and anhedonia
Two cardinal symptoms of Over the past two weeks, how often have you felt
depression on PHQ-2 little interest or pleasure in doing things?
Over the past two weeks, how often have you felt
down, depressed, or hopeless?
Treatment of venous stasis compression hose and bandages
ulcer
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