Family Practice Exam Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. A patient with known CAD develops new-onset dyspnea and orthopnea. Which test best evaluates cardiac function? → Echocardiogram
2. What role does collaboration play in preventive medicine for Family Practice Exam professionals? → It enhances outcomes through diverse perspectives and shared expertise
3. What is the most important factor in effective communication with patients regarding acute care? → Using clear, understandable language and confirming understanding
4. Which ethical principle requires Family Practice Exam professionals to act in the patient's best interest? → Beneficence
5. What is the key benefit of evidence-based decision making in Family Practice Exam management? → It improves accuracy and reduces bias in decisions
6. A 4-year-old child is brought in with fever, drooling, and sitting in a tripod position with neck hyperextended. What is the most likely diagnosis? → Epiglottitis
7. A patient with atrial fibrillation has a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 3. What is the recommended management? → Anticoagulation with a DOAC or warfarin
8. What is the most important factor in effective communication with patients regarding geriatric care? → Using clear, understandable language and confirming understanding
9. A patient has a blood pressure of 165/95 mmHg on two separate office visits. According to ACC/AHA 2017 guidelines, what is the diagnosis? → Stage 2 hypertension
10. Which blood pressure target is recommended for a 72-year-old patient with hypertension but no diabetes or CKD, according to current ACC/AHA guidelines? → Less than 130/80 mmHg
11. Barrett's esophagus is best defined as which of the following histological changes? → Replacement of normal squamous epithelium with intestinal-type columnar epithelium
12. Which of the following should be avoided while treating depression in the elderly due to the possibility of cardiotoxic adverse effects? → Amitriptyline
13. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for stable angina refractory to nitrates and beta-blockers? → Add a long-acting calcium channel blocker (amlodipine)
14. Which of the following symptoms is used to identify Parkinson's disease? → Bradykinesia, resting tremor, muscular rigidity, and postural instability
15. Which ECG criterion is most commonly used to diagnose left ventricular hypertrophy? → S in V1 + R in V5 >35 mm (Sokolow-Lyon)
16. A patient stabilized on warfarin is started on fluconazole for a fungal infection. What effect will this have on the INR? → Increase INR
17. Which spirometry pattern is diagnostic of COPD? → Post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio less than 0.70
18. What is the role of informed consent in geriatric care? → It ensures the patient understands and agrees to the plan
19. Which electrolyte abnormality most increases the risk of digoxin toxicity? → Hypokalemia
20. What lab test is typically run on a patient taking diabetes medication? → Hemoglobin A1c (CMP)
21. A patient on an SSRI for depression reports easy bruising. What is the most likely pharmacologic mechanism? → Platelet dysfunction
22. What is the recommended initial antihypertensive agent in a diabetic patient with microalbuminuria? → ACE inhibitor
23. A patient with severe right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain presents. Which imaging test should be used to evaluate this patient? → Ultrasound (US)
24. Which of the following best describes the role of the SGLT-2 inhibitor empagliflozin in chronic disease management beyond glycemic control? → Reduces cardiovascular mortality and hospitalizations for heart failure in type 2 diabetes
25. What is the LDL goal for a patient with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)? → Less than 70 mg/dL
26. Which intervention has the strongest evidence for improving liver histology in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? → Weight loss of 7–10% of body weight through diet and exercise
27. A patient with hypothyroidism is stable on levothyroxine but reports fatigue and weight gain. TSH is 6.8 mU/L. What is the next step? → Increase the levothyroxine dose and recheck TSH in 6–8 weeks
28. Which approach to mental health is considered best practice in current Family Practice Exam standards? → Evidence-based, individualized interventions
29. Which hepatitis B serologic pattern indicates immunity due to vaccination (not prior infection)? → Anti-HBs positive only (HBsAg negative, anti-HBc negative)
30. Which valve lesion produces a harsh systolic ejection murmur best heard at the right upper sternal border radiating to the carotids? → Aortic stenosis