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ABFM ITE EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question : CAP 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.
Question : Anti-DM medications for weight loss
Correct answer: GLP1 receptor agonists e.g.
Exenatide SGLT-2 inhibitor e.g. Canagliflozin
Question : Screening test with greatest potential for
over diagnosis
Correct answer: PSA
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Question : Clinical manifestation of amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis
Correct answer: Asymmetric leg weakness
Question : Opioid to avoid in palliative patient with
severe hepatic dysfunction
Correct answer: Methadone
- It is metabolized and cleared by the liver, and
should therefore not be used in patients with severe hepatic impairment. It is, however, a reasonable option for patients with severe renal impairment.
Question : Lung cancer screening with low dose CT
Chest annually
Correct answer: Adults 55-80yo with 30 pack year
history and currently smoking or quit within last 15 years
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Question : NOAC with reversal agent
Correct answer: Dabigatran
Question : Reduces alcoholism but creating an acute
ethanol sensitivity
Correct answer: Disulfiram
Question : Antidepressant to be avoided in the
elderly
Correct answer: Paroxetine (associated with more
anticholinergic effects)
SSRIs > SNRIs, atypical antipsychotics may be added for resistant depression
Question : Age group between which American
Academy of Pediatrics recommends administration of an autism-specific screening tool
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Correct answer: 18-24 months old
Question : Most common neurological complication
of Paget's disease of the bone
Correct answer:
Question : Most common cardiac complication of
Lyme disease
Correct answer: Heart blocks
Question : Examination finding of those with
bacterial vaginosis
Correct answer: Vaginal pH >4.5 (normal vaginal
pH should be acidic)
Question : Most common cause of medication-
related adverse events across health care settings in the United States