ABFM

ABFM ITECAP antibiotic that causes VF - correct answer Azithromycin - The arrhythmia results from prolongation of the QT interval and is also more common in patients with a prior cardiac history. Anti-DM medications for weight loss - correct answer GLP1 receptor agonists e.g. Exenatide SGLT-2 inhibitor e.g. Canagliflozin Screening test with greatest potential for over diagnosis - correct answer PSA Clinical manifestation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - correct answer Asym...

ABFM Exam 2022 Questions & Answers Indications for preop CXR - ANSWERSCOPD, age > 60, functional dep, hypoalbuminemia, CHF, emergency/prolonged procedure, surg sites (thorax, upper abd, AAA) What study is needed for uncontrolled RA prior to surgery? - ANSWERSCervical spine film (to eval for atlanto-axial instability) ChADs2 -VASc criteria & scoring - ANSWERSFor Afib stroke risk: CHF (HFrEF) HTN Age: 65-74(1), 75 & up (2) DM Stroke/TIA/VTE hx (2) Vasc dx hx (prior MI, PAD, aor...

ABFM ITE1. A 68-year-old male presents to your office with a 2-day history of headache, muscle aches, and chills. His wife adds that his temperature has been up to 104.1°F and he seems confused sometimes. His symptoms have not improved with usual care, including ibuprofen and increased fluid intake. He and his wife returned from a cruise 10 days ago but don't recall anyone having a similar illness on the ship. This morning he started to cough and his wife was concerned because she saw some blo...

ABFM HEALTH COUNSELING AND PREVENTIVE CARE COMPLETE EXAM UPDATE NEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS You are counseling a 45-year-old male with elevated LDL-cholesterol. When discussing dietary changes to promote healthy lipid levels, which one of the following would be accurate advice?

ABFM HYPERTENSIONA 39-year-old male sees you for evaluation of high blood pressure. His past medical history is unremarkable. On examination he has a BMI of 32 kg/m2 and you note that he has a round face and a plethoric complexion. His blood pressure is 150/98 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 88 beats/min, and his respiratory rate is 16/min. Other notable findings include a prominent dorsal cervical fat pad and supraclavicular fat pads, as well as violaceous striae on his trunk. Laboratory findings are ...

ABFM Questions (Adult)Side effect of denosumab and bisphosphonates - correct answer Jaw osteonecrosis Most likely to induce remission in Crohn dz - correct answer corticosteroids > 5-ASA > infliximab Bisphosphonates shouldn't be used in pts w/CLCr less than - correct answer 35 mL/min/1.73m2 Bisphosphonates use for 5+ years risks... - correct answer atypical femoral shaft fractures, recommend drug holiday Denosumab is safe in CKD because - correct answer not cleared b...

ABFM DIABETESTrue statements regarding nonpharmacologic therapy to reduce insulin resistance include which of the following? (Mark all that are true.) Decreasing caloric intake will increase insulin sensitivity independent of weight loss Moderate alcohol intake increases insulin resistance Exercise has been shown to enhance insulin action in skeletal muscle A decrease of as little as 5% in body weight can result in a substantial reduction in insulin resistance If there are no contraindica...

ABFM Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 child with head lice rx'd with shampoo permethrin still has nits in her can she go to school? - ANSWERSyes as long as continue home remedy, nit combing and repeat permethrin shampoo in 6 days is diverticular bleeding painful? - ANSWERSno - abdominal pains BP recommendation for >65 - ANSWERS150/90 young boy left hip pain afebrile ESR normal WBC normal Radiograph knee and hip normal dx? rx? - ANSWERStransient synovitis ...

ABFM CVATrue statements regarding the long-term prognosis for death and disability in a patient who has had a stroke include which of the following? (Mark all that are true.) Early recovery of neurologic function is a sign of a good prognosis The severity of the stroke as measured by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale can be used to predict long-term prognosis In general, lacunar strokes cause more severe disability than ischemic strokes of the major cerebral arteries The risk of...

ABFM CKSA 22-23A 56-year-old male with a history of hepatitis C cirrhosis is admitted to the hospital with GI bleeding. The patient has been stable, taking only furosemide and spironolactone. Upper GI endoscopy confirms variceal bleeding and the gastroenterologist performs appropriate variceal banding. A nurse calls you because laboratory studies ordered in the emergency department reveal a serum ammonia level of 120 µg/dL (N 39-90). The patient has no signs of confusion, insomnia, or decreased...