ABD Professional Knowledge 2

Question 1

A patient requests that a dermatologist not disclose a melanoma diagnosis to their family members who are also your patients. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Honor patient confidentiality and do not disclose to family

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Immediately warn all related patients of hereditary risk

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Disclose only to the spouse

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Post the diagnosis in a shared chart note visible to family

Question 2

Under the ABD Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program, how often must diplomates complete continuing certification requirements?

Accepted Answer

On a continuous ongoing basis with periodic milestones

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Only once every 20 years

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Never after initial certification

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Only when changing employers

Question 3

A dermatologist is offered payment by a pharmaceutical company to prescribe a specific biologic. This arrangement most directly violates which principle?

Accepted Answer

Conflict of interest and anti-kickback standards

Answer

Informed consent

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Confidentiality

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Continuity of care

Question 4

When obtaining informed consent for Mohs surgery, which element is essential to include?

Accepted Answer

Risks, benefits, and reasonable alternatives

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Only the surgeon's fee

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The patient's insurance history

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The names of other patients treated

Question 5

A resident notices an attending performed a procedure on the wrong lesion site. The most professional response is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the error transparently through proper channels

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Ignore it to avoid conflict

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Alter the chart to match

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Blame the nursing staff

Question 6

Which is the correct approach when a patient with limited English proficiency needs to consent to a biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Use a qualified medical interpreter

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Ask a random family member to translate

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Proceed without consent

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Use only written English forms

Question 7

A dermatologist wants to post a patient's before/after photos on social media for marketing. What is required?

Accepted Answer

Explicit written patient authorization

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No requirement since photos help others

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Only verbal agreement

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Approval from the marketing team alone