ABFM ITE 2024/2025 TEST QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS BRAND NEW !!!
Persistent HTN is defined as ______. - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------HTN despite 3 or more antiHTN
rx, including a diuretics
HTN + Hyperkalemia + low renin + elevated aldosterone. Dx? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------Primary
hyperaldosteronism
A ______ would be used to evaluate for a neuroendocrine tumor, which can present as chronic flushing
and diarrhea. - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------24-hour urine collection for 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
(5-HIAA)
______ level can be checked if Cushing syndrome is suspected. Hypertension, obesity and an elevated
blood glucose level due to insulin resistance. - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------Cortisol level
Suspect Primary hyperaldosteronism. What Lab? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------elevated
aldosterone/renin ratio
painful, subcutaneous, nonulcerated, erythematous nodules, is associated with coccidioidomycosis.
Name of rash? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------Erythema nodosum. can also be associated with
streptococcal infections and tuberculosis.
cutaneous rash caused by prolonged heat exposure (such as a heating pad) presenting as an otherwise
asymptomatic, red, reticulated pattern on the skin. Name of rash? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------
Erythema ab igne
Erythematous rash of the face (slapped cheek appearance), arms, and legs associated with parvovirus
B19 infection and is usually seen in young children. Name of rash? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------
Erythema infectiosum
, expanding, erythematous, annular rash with or without central clearing and is often associated with tick
exposure (Lyme disease). Name of rash? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------Erythema migrans
raised, annular, target-like lesions with central erythema and is usually
associated with herpes simplex virus type 1. Name of rash? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------Erythema
multiforme
Screening frequency for esophageal varices in patients with cirrhosis and clinically significant portal
hypertension? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------EGD every 2-3 years
- High risk of bleeding features: small varices in patients with decompensated cirrhosis, small varices
with red wale signs (thinning of the variceal wall), and medium to large varices.
Patient's EGD has small esophageal varices without red wale signs. Next step in the mgmt of esophageal
varices ? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------Repeat EGD in 1-2 years
High risk features of esophageal varices? Tx? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------Small varices in patients
with decompensated cirrhosis, small
varices with red wale signs (thinning of the variceal wall), and medium to large varices.
- primary prophylaxis of hemorrhage include nonselective B-blockers such as propranolol or endoscopic
variceal ligation. If nonselective B-blockers are used, they should be continued indefinitely. Octreotide is
only given intravenously for acute hemorrhage. No evidence that omeprazole slows the progression of
esophageal varices.
Best nonpharmacologic management of sundowning (aka behavioral and psychological symptoms of
dementia) - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------Sensory stimulation (massage, touch, and music therapy).
- Cognitive training is NOT useful in treatment of sundowning
use of prophylactic antibiotics for dental procedures in patients with a history of joint replacement? - ----
---- CORRECT ANSWERS----------American Dental Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons recommend against routine use of prophylactic antibiotics.
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS BRAND NEW !!!
Persistent HTN is defined as ______. - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------HTN despite 3 or more antiHTN
rx, including a diuretics
HTN + Hyperkalemia + low renin + elevated aldosterone. Dx? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------Primary
hyperaldosteronism
A ______ would be used to evaluate for a neuroendocrine tumor, which can present as chronic flushing
and diarrhea. - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------24-hour urine collection for 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
(5-HIAA)
______ level can be checked if Cushing syndrome is suspected. Hypertension, obesity and an elevated
blood glucose level due to insulin resistance. - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------Cortisol level
Suspect Primary hyperaldosteronism. What Lab? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------elevated
aldosterone/renin ratio
painful, subcutaneous, nonulcerated, erythematous nodules, is associated with coccidioidomycosis.
Name of rash? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------Erythema nodosum. can also be associated with
streptococcal infections and tuberculosis.
cutaneous rash caused by prolonged heat exposure (such as a heating pad) presenting as an otherwise
asymptomatic, red, reticulated pattern on the skin. Name of rash? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------
Erythema ab igne
Erythematous rash of the face (slapped cheek appearance), arms, and legs associated with parvovirus
B19 infection and is usually seen in young children. Name of rash? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------
Erythema infectiosum
, expanding, erythematous, annular rash with or without central clearing and is often associated with tick
exposure (Lyme disease). Name of rash? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------Erythema migrans
raised, annular, target-like lesions with central erythema and is usually
associated with herpes simplex virus type 1. Name of rash? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------Erythema
multiforme
Screening frequency for esophageal varices in patients with cirrhosis and clinically significant portal
hypertension? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------EGD every 2-3 years
- High risk of bleeding features: small varices in patients with decompensated cirrhosis, small varices
with red wale signs (thinning of the variceal wall), and medium to large varices.
Patient's EGD has small esophageal varices without red wale signs. Next step in the mgmt of esophageal
varices ? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------Repeat EGD in 1-2 years
High risk features of esophageal varices? Tx? - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------Small varices in patients
with decompensated cirrhosis, small
varices with red wale signs (thinning of the variceal wall), and medium to large varices.
- primary prophylaxis of hemorrhage include nonselective B-blockers such as propranolol or endoscopic
variceal ligation. If nonselective B-blockers are used, they should be continued indefinitely. Octreotide is
only given intravenously for acute hemorrhage. No evidence that omeprazole slows the progression of
esophageal varices.
Best nonpharmacologic management of sundowning (aka behavioral and psychological symptoms of
dementia) - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------Sensory stimulation (massage, touch, and music therapy).
- Cognitive training is NOT useful in treatment of sundowning
use of prophylactic antibiotics for dental procedures in patients with a history of joint replacement? - ----
---- CORRECT ANSWERS----------American Dental Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons recommend against routine use of prophylactic antibiotics.
