ABFM HYPERSTENSION EXAM: A+ GUIDE WITH LATEST
KEY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
child with head lice
rx'd with shampoo permethrin
still has nits in her
can she go to school?
yes
as long as continue home remedy, nit combing and repeat permethrin shampoo in 6 days
is diverticular bleeding painful?
no
- abdominal pains
BP recommendation for >65
150/90
young boy
left hip pain
afebrile
ESR normal
WBC normal
Radiograph knee and hip normal
dx?
rx?
transient synovitis
rx: nsaids
rx for SVTs but short-term and llong term
CCB eg verapamil, diltiazem
16 yo
fatigue
on OCPs
low bleed on periods
normal TSH
normal Hct
normal RBC count
MCV <80
what lab test next?
, Hgb electrophoresis
- check beta thalassemia
Signs of ALS
- mainly motor sx
asymmetrical weakness in legs, feet, ankles
slurred speech
trouble swallowing
SOB
wt loss
mcc urge incontinence in elderly
detrusor instability
what diabetes medications are good for prevention of developing DM in pre-diabetes pt
metformin
"alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (acarbose)
orlistat
thiazolidinediones
most specific sign of peritonsillar abscess
difficulty opening mouth
rx management for concussion
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
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?
KEY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
child with head lice
rx'd with shampoo permethrin
still has nits in her
can she go to school?
yes
as long as continue home remedy, nit combing and repeat permethrin shampoo in 6 days
is diverticular bleeding painful?
no
- abdominal pains
BP recommendation for >65
150/90
young boy
left hip pain
afebrile
ESR normal
WBC normal
Radiograph knee and hip normal
dx?
rx?
transient synovitis
rx: nsaids
rx for SVTs but short-term and llong term
CCB eg verapamil, diltiazem
16 yo
fatigue
on OCPs
low bleed on periods
normal TSH
normal Hct
normal RBC count
MCV <80
what lab test next?
, Hgb electrophoresis
- check beta thalassemia
Signs of ALS
- mainly motor sx
asymmetrical weakness in legs, feet, ankles
slurred speech
trouble swallowing
SOB
wt loss
mcc urge incontinence in elderly
detrusor instability
what diabetes medications are good for prevention of developing DM in pre-diabetes pt
metformin
"alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (acarbose)
orlistat
thiazolidinediones
most specific sign of peritonsillar abscess
difficulty opening mouth
rx management for concussion
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
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?
