ABFM Assessments Guide 2025 | KSA, MC-FP, & MOC Overview

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ABFM ASSESSMENTS (LATEST UPDATES

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | GRADE A | 100%

CORRECT (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

CAP antibiotic that causes VF .....ANSWER.....Azithromycin




- The arrhythmia results from prolongation of the QT interval and

is also more common in patients with a prior cardiac history.

Anti-DM medications for weight loss .....ANSWER.....GLP1

receptor agonists e.g. Exenatide

SGLT-2 inhibitor e.g. Canagliflozin

Screening test with greatest potential for over diagnosis

.....ANSWER.....PSA

Clinical manifestation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

.....ANSWER.....Asymmetric leg weakness

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Opioid to avoid in palliative patient with severe hepatic

dysfunction .....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.

Lung cancer screening with low dose CT Chest annually

.....ANSWER.....Adults 55-80yo with 30 pack year history and

currently smoking or quit within last 15 years

NOAC with reversal agent .....ANSWER.....Dabigatran

Reduces alcoholism but creating an acute ethanol sensitivity

.....ANSWER.....Disulfiram

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Antidepressant to be avoided in the elderly

.....ANSWER.....Paroxetine (associated with more anticholinergic

effects)




SSRIs > SNRIs, atypical antipsychotics may be added for

resistant depression

Age group between which American Academy of Pediatrics

recommends administration of an autism-specific screening tool

.....ANSWER.....18-24 months old

Most common neurological complication of Paget's disease of the

bone .....ANSWER.....

Most common cardiac complication of Lyme disease

.....ANSWER.....Heart blocks

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Examination finding of those with bacterial vaginosis

.....ANSWER.....Vaginal pH >4.5 (normal vaginal pH should be

acidic)

Most common cause of medication-related adverse events across

health care settings in the United States .....ANSWER.....Antibiotics

Screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis

.....ANSWER.....Not recommended

In anaphylaxis, which drug is most likely helpful in preventing the

need for intubation? .....ANSWER.....

Barrett's oesophagus with no dysplasia .....ANSWER.....

Positive family history of colorectal cancer

.....ANSWER.....Individuals who have a first-degree relative with

colorectal cancer or advanced adenoma diagnosed before 60

years of age or two first-degree relatives diagnosed at any age

should be advised to start screening colonoscopy at 40 years of