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ABFM ITE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ABFM ITE 2026/2027
ANSWERS Real Exam Practice
2025
Questions with Correct Answers & Detailed
Explanations – Family Medicine In-
Training Study Guide PDF| Latest Exam
CAP antibiotic that causes VF - ANS >> 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 - ANS >> GLP1 receptor
agonists e.g. Exenatide
SGLT-2 inhibitor e.g. Canagliflozin
Screening test with greatest potential for over diagnosis - ANS
>> PSA
Clinical manifestation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - ANS >>
Asymmetric leg weakness
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Opioid to avoid in palliative patient with severe hepatic
dysfunction - ANS >> Methadone
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- 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 - ANS
>> Adults 55-80yo with 30 pack year history and currently
smoking or quit within last 15 years
NOAC with reversal agent - ANS >> Dabigatran
Reduces alcoholism but creating an acute ethanol sensitivity -
ANS >> Disulfiram
Antidepressant to be avoided in the elderly - ANS >> 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
- ANS >> 18-24 months old
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Most common neurological complication of Paget's disease of
the bone - ANS >>
Most common cardiac complication of Lyme disease - ANS >>
Heart blocks
Examination finding of those with bacterial vaginosis - ANS >>
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 - ANS >>
Antibiotics
Screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis - ANS >>
Not recommended
In anaphylaxis, which drug is most likely helpful in preventing
the need for intubation? - ANS >>
ABFM ITE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ABFM ITE 2026/2027
ANSWERS Real Exam Practice
2025
Questions with Correct Answers & Detailed
Explanations – Family Medicine In-
Training Study Guide PDF| Latest Exam
CAP antibiotic that causes VF - ANS >> 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 - ANS >> GLP1 receptor
agonists e.g. Exenatide
SGLT-2 inhibitor e.g. Canagliflozin
Screening test with greatest potential for over diagnosis - ANS
>> PSA
Clinical manifestation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - ANS >>
Asymmetric leg weakness
,2 | Page
Opioid to avoid in palliative patient with severe hepatic
dysfunction - ANS >> Methadone
,3 | Page
- 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 - ANS
>> Adults 55-80yo with 30 pack year history and currently
smoking or quit within last 15 years
NOAC with reversal agent - ANS >> Dabigatran
Reduces alcoholism but creating an acute ethanol sensitivity -
ANS >> Disulfiram
Antidepressant to be avoided in the elderly - ANS >> 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
- ANS >> 18-24 months old
, 4 | Page
Most common neurological complication of Paget's disease of
the bone - ANS >>
Most common cardiac complication of Lyme disease - ANS >>
Heart blocks
Examination finding of those with bacterial vaginosis - ANS >>
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 - ANS >>
Antibiotics
Screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis - ANS >>
Not recommended
In anaphylaxis, which drug is most likely helpful in preventing
the need for intubation? - ANS >>
