ABFM ITE EXAM CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE STUDY
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Strongest risk factor for primary hypertension in children and
adolescents. Answer: Elevated BMI
◉ While Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus species are the
most common causes of skin and soft-tissue infection, which
organism should also be considered. Answer: Pseudomonas
◉ Treatment of erythrasma (Wood's lamp coral pink/red
fluorescence, fine-scaled with a cigarette-paper appearance) caused
by Corynebacterium minutissimum infection. Answer: Erythromycin
◉ Which radiologic funding of a lung nodule is most predictive of
malignancy?. Answer:
◉ Which investigation is routine in all newborns with Down
syndrome?. Answer: Echocardiography
◉ Treatment duration for provoked vs unprovoked PE. Answer: 3
months and indefinitely respectively
,◉ In patients with symptoms indicative of pneumonia or heart
failure, what investigations can be done to determine treatment of
either condition or both?. Answer: BNP and procalcitonin levels
◉ How to increase HDL (good cholesterol)?. Answer: Add niacin
◉ Dietary recommendation in diverticulosis. Answer: High fibre or
take fibre supplements
◉ Side effects of prolonged PPI use. Answer: C diff infection,
hypoMg, hip fracture
◉ Which antiemetic blocks dopamine stimulation in the
chemoreceptor trigger zone?. Answer: Metoclopramide
◉ Little League shoulder is a repetitive use injury causing disruption
at the proximal growth plate of the humerus. Answer: Proximal
humeral epiphysitis.
Can be seen on plain radiographs as widening, demineralization, or
sclerosis at the growth plate.
,◉ Taking beta carotene and Vit E to prevent cancer and heart
disease. Answer:
◉ Fluoride supplementation should be started at what age when
primary water supply is deficient in fluoride. Answer: 6 months
◉ Medications that can reduce serum Vitamin D levels. Answer:
Rifampicin, Phenytoin
◉ Isolated posterior cruciate ligament tear. Answer: Direct blow to
the anterior tibia whilst knee is in flexion
◉ What should patients be periodically monitored for whilst on
Amiodarone?. Answer: TSH
◉ Drug of choice in depressed persons with cardiovascular disease.
Answer: SSRIs
◉ Antibiotics causing prolonged QT. Answer: Macrolides
◉ Benign nocturnal limb pains of childhood (previously known as
"growing pains"). Answer: Usually occur in the evening or night
time, may sometimes wake patient from sleep, short-lived (about
30min), not associated with redness/swelling/tenderness/limping.
, No further work-up necessary.
◉ Treatment of OSA in children. Answer: Adenotonsillectomy
◉ What is most likely seen with diastolic dysfunction?. Answer: A
preserved ejection fraction
◉ Positive hip FADIR and FABER testing. Answer: Hip labral tear
◉ Childhood vaccination carrying risk of febrile seizure in up to 2
weeks post-administration. Answer: MMR
◉ Elbow Moving Valgus Stress Test. Answer: Ulnar collateral
ligament injury
◉ In United Stated, at what age is it recommended for cow's milk be
introduced?. Answer: 12 months
◉ Treatment for lateral dislocation of the patella. Answer: Medically
directed pressure on the patella while extending the leg
◉ Treatment of SSRI overdose. Answer:
TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE STUDY
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Strongest risk factor for primary hypertension in children and
adolescents. Answer: Elevated BMI
◉ While Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus species are the
most common causes of skin and soft-tissue infection, which
organism should also be considered. Answer: Pseudomonas
◉ Treatment of erythrasma (Wood's lamp coral pink/red
fluorescence, fine-scaled with a cigarette-paper appearance) caused
by Corynebacterium minutissimum infection. Answer: Erythromycin
◉ Which radiologic funding of a lung nodule is most predictive of
malignancy?. Answer:
◉ Which investigation is routine in all newborns with Down
syndrome?. Answer: Echocardiography
◉ Treatment duration for provoked vs unprovoked PE. Answer: 3
months and indefinitely respectively
,◉ In patients with symptoms indicative of pneumonia or heart
failure, what investigations can be done to determine treatment of
either condition or both?. Answer: BNP and procalcitonin levels
◉ How to increase HDL (good cholesterol)?. Answer: Add niacin
◉ Dietary recommendation in diverticulosis. Answer: High fibre or
take fibre supplements
◉ Side effects of prolonged PPI use. Answer: C diff infection,
hypoMg, hip fracture
◉ Which antiemetic blocks dopamine stimulation in the
chemoreceptor trigger zone?. Answer: Metoclopramide
◉ Little League shoulder is a repetitive use injury causing disruption
at the proximal growth plate of the humerus. Answer: Proximal
humeral epiphysitis.
Can be seen on plain radiographs as widening, demineralization, or
sclerosis at the growth plate.
,◉ Taking beta carotene and Vit E to prevent cancer and heart
disease. Answer:
◉ Fluoride supplementation should be started at what age when
primary water supply is deficient in fluoride. Answer: 6 months
◉ Medications that can reduce serum Vitamin D levels. Answer:
Rifampicin, Phenytoin
◉ Isolated posterior cruciate ligament tear. Answer: Direct blow to
the anterior tibia whilst knee is in flexion
◉ What should patients be periodically monitored for whilst on
Amiodarone?. Answer: TSH
◉ Drug of choice in depressed persons with cardiovascular disease.
Answer: SSRIs
◉ Antibiotics causing prolonged QT. Answer: Macrolides
◉ Benign nocturnal limb pains of childhood (previously known as
"growing pains"). Answer: Usually occur in the evening or night
time, may sometimes wake patient from sleep, short-lived (about
30min), not associated with redness/swelling/tenderness/limping.
, No further work-up necessary.
◉ Treatment of OSA in children. Answer: Adenotonsillectomy
◉ What is most likely seen with diastolic dysfunction?. Answer: A
preserved ejection fraction
◉ Positive hip FADIR and FABER testing. Answer: Hip labral tear
◉ Childhood vaccination carrying risk of febrile seizure in up to 2
weeks post-administration. Answer: MMR
◉ Elbow Moving Valgus Stress Test. Answer: Ulnar collateral
ligament injury
◉ In United Stated, at what age is it recommended for cow's milk be
introduced?. Answer: 12 months
◉ Treatment for lateral dislocation of the patella. Answer: Medically
directed pressure on the patella while extending the leg
◉ Treatment of SSRI overdose. Answer:
