ABFM Board Review: general Exam Questions & Answers 100% Solved!
2 views 0 purchase
Course
ABFM Board : general
Institution
ABFM Board : General
What do you do with a thyroid nodule > 1 cm - ANSWERSTSH, followed by a radionuclide scan if the results are abnormal
Diagnostic US is recommended for all pts witha suspected thyroid nodule, nodular goiter, or nodule found incidentally on anothWhater imaging study
What anti-epileptic/bipol...
ABFM Board Review: general Exam
Questions & Answers 100% Solved!
What do you do with a thyroid nodule > 1 cm - ANSWERSTSH, followed by a
radionuclide scan if the results are abnormal
Diagnostic US is recommended for all pts witha suspected thyroid nodule, nodular
goiter, or nodule found incidentally on anothWhater imaging study
What anti-epileptic/bipolar med should be started at a low dosage to minmiize the risk of
SJS - ANSWERSLamictal... higher risk of DJD when pt already on divalproex
The occurrence of 2 or more lab confirmed cases of influenza A is considered an
outbreak in a LTCF. - ANSWERSCDC recommends chemoprophylaxis for ALL
residents who are asymptomatic and treatment for all residents who are symptomatic
What provider the best evidence for treatment, screening, or prevention strategies -
ANSWERSmeta analysis
This value refers to the percentage of patients with a positive test for a disease who
actually have the disease. - ANSWERSPPV
Thisvalue of a test is the proportion of patients with negative test results who do not
have the disorder - ANSWERSNPV
The percentage of patients with a disorder who have a positive test for that disorder is a
test's... - ANSWERSSENSITIVITY
treatments to reduce symptoms of post herpetic neuralgia - ANSWERStopical lidocaine,
capsaicin cream, gabapentin, amitriptyline
diagnosis considered in a middle-aged patient with resistant hypertension and
hypokalemia - ANSWERShyperaldosteronism: get renin and aldosterone levels
A patient with known adrenal insufficiency secondary to hypopituitarism who is
undergoing a period of
stress such as illness or surgery should be given intravenous corticosteroids. For
moderate-risk procedures
such as vascular or orthopedic operations, 50 mg of hydrocortisone is recommended -
ANSWERSFor major surgery,
such as open heart surgery or an esophagectomy, 100 mg of hydrocortisone would be
needed. These doses
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller papersmaster01. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $16.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
