ABFM ABFM Patient Care Management

Question 1

According to ABFM guidelines, at what age should average-risk adults begin colorectal cancer screening with colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

45 years

Answer

40 years

Answer

50 years

Answer

55 years

Question 2

A 65-year-old male with hypertension, diabetes, and CKD stage 3 requires antihypertensive therapy. Which drug class is most appropriate as first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor or ARB

Answer

Beta-blocker

Answer

Calcium channel blocker

Answer

Loop diuretic

Question 3

Which immunization is recommended annually for all adults in the US according to ABFM preventive care guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Influenza vaccine

Answer

Pneumococcal vaccine

Answer

Hepatitis B vaccine

Answer

Shingles vaccine

Question 4

A 30-year-old female presents for preconception counseling. Which supplement is most important to recommend to reduce neural tube defect risk?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid

Answer

Iron

Answer

Calcium

Answer

Vitamin D

Question 5

When managing acute low back pain in a primary care patient, which initial treatment approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Reassurance, activity as tolerated, and NSAIDs if needed

Answer

Immediate MRI and opioid prescription

Answer

Bed rest for 2 weeks

Answer

Urgent orthopedic referral

Question 6

Which behavioral intervention is MOST effective for smoking cessation according to evidence-based family medicine guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Combined pharmacotherapy and behavioral counseling

Answer

Brief advice alone

Answer

Nicotine replacement therapy alone

Answer

Acupuncture