ABFM Exam Study Guide Questions with Complete

ABFM Exam Study Guide Questions with Complete Solutions 100% Verified Correct Answers child with head lice rx'd with shampoo permethrin still has nits in her can she go to school? - Correct Answer yes as long as continue home remedy, nit combing and repeat permethrin shampoo in 6 days is diverticular bleeding painful? - Correct Answer no

• abdominal pains

BP recommendation for >65 - Correct Answer 150/90 young boy left hip pain afebrile ESR normal WBC normal Radiograph knee and hip normal dx?rx? - Correct Answer transient synovitis

rx: nsaids

rx for SVTs but short-term and llong term - Correct Answer CCB eg verapamil, diltiazem 16 yo fatigue on OCPs low bleed on periods 1 / 4

normal TSH normal Hct normal RBC count MCV <80 what lab test next? - Correct Answer Hgb electrophoresis

• check beta thalassemia

Signs of ALS

• mainly motor sx - Correct Answer asymmetrical weakness in legs, feet, ankles

slurred speech trouble swallowing SOB wt loss mcc urge incontinence in elderly - Correct Answer detrusor instability what diabetes medications are good for prevention of developing DM in pre-diabetes pt - Correct Answer metformin "alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (acarbose) orlistat thiazolidinediones most specific sign of peritonsillar abscess - Correct Answer difficulty opening mouth 2 / 4

rx management for concussion - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer 39wks 0 d drug to prevent seizure in alcohol withdrawal - Correct Answer benzos initial rx allergic rhinitis - Correct Answer intranasal steroids most effective medication to prevent relapse in alcohol abuse - Correct Answer naltrexone do not use acamprosate if renal disease which SSRI should be prevented in elderly - Correct Answer paroxetine

• anticholinergic effects

screen for autism at what age in kids? - Correct Answer 18 - 24months bacterial vaginosis has vagina pH ? - Correct Answer >4.5 29 yo woman 30weeks gestation received Tdap 3 years ago 3 / 4

what vaccine should she receive? - Correct Answer Tdap again 27 -36 weeks gestation, regardless of when they last received it rx for acute gout pt has HTN and CKD - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer anti-coags most common risk factor for uncomplicated cystitis - Correct Answer Frequent sexual intercourse

others:

• spermicide use
• previous UTI
• new sex partner
• fam hx UTI in first degree female relative

first line rx primary dysmenorrhea - Correct Answer nsaids surveillance for barett's esophagus without dyspasia - Correct Answer endoscopy q 3 years best initial rx for keloid - Correct Answer intralesional corticosteroid injections.rx osteoporosis if 10yr risk of major osteoporotic fracture > ___ % - Correct Answer 20% pt with osteopenia (T <2.5) risk of fracture <20% what meds do you start on - Correct Answer calcium and vit d supplements

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