FMCLA Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield FMCLA facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here โ€” free, no sign-up.

FMCLA exam key facts

  • The FMCLA delivers 25 timed questions each quarter for a total of 300 questions over three to four years. Source
  • Each FMCLA multiple-choice question must be answered within five minutes. Source
  • The FMCLA minimum passing standard is set at the same standard as the ABFM one-day exam. Source
  • The FMCLA has no additional cost, but the Diplomate's yearly ABFM certification fees are still required. Source
  • Participants who fall below the FMCLA minimum passing standard must pass the one-day exam at a secure proctored test center before the end of their fourth or fifth year of the 5-Year Cycle. Source
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  1. Which preventive measure is recommended to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in adults with a high cardiovascular risk? โ†’ Regular physical activity
  2. A woman presents with a 3-cm simple ovarian cyst found incidentally on pelvic ultrasound. She is premenopausal. What is the recommended management? โ†’ Repeat ultrasound in 6โ€“12 weeks
  3. Which antiarrhythmic drug is the most commonly used for long-term maintenance of sinus rhythm in atrial fibrillation? โ†’ Amiodarone
  4. Which antihypertensive is preferred for treating hypertension during pregnancy? โ†’ Labetalol
  5. Which electrolyte abnormality is most commonly associated with prolonged QT interval on ECG? โ†’ Hypokalemia
  6. What is the primary purpose of using the CAGE questionnaire in clinical practice? โ†’ To assess for alcohol use disorder
  7. A 60-year-old male presents with sudden painless vision loss in one eye. Which diagnosis must be ruled out immediately? โ†’ Central retinal artery occlusion
  8. Which validated tool is most commonly used to screen for cognitive impairment in a primary care setting? โ†’ Mini-Cog
  9. Which medication is recommended for prophylaxis against altitude sickness when ascending rapidly above 8,000 feet? โ†’ Acetazolamide
  10. Which medication is first-line for rate control in a patient with atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response? โ†’ Metoprolol
  11. Which of the following is a contraindication to corticosteroid joint injection? โ†’ Overlying skin infection
  12. What is the first-line pharmacological treatment for managing hypertension in adults according to current guidelines? โ†’ Thiazide diuretics
  13. A 22-year-old presents with scaling, pruritic patches in the groin. KOH preparation reveals hyphae. The most appropriate treatment is: โ†’ Topical antifungal such as clotrimazole
  14. Which drug class is considered first-line for reducing cardiovascular mortality in patients with reduced ejection fraction heart failure? โ†’ Beta-blockers
  15. A patient presents with epistaxis that does not stop with 20 minutes of direct pressure. What is the next step? โ†’ Anterior nasal packing
  16. A patient with COPD has an FEV1 of 45% predicted. According to GOLD staging, this falls into which category? โ†’ GOLD 3 (Severe)
  17. What is the recommended calcium intake per day for adults over 70 to support bone health? โ†’ 1200 mg
  18. Which intervention has the greatest evidence-based mortality benefit in COPD patients with significant hypoxemia? โ†’ Long-term oxygen therapy
  19. Which finding on spirometry is most consistent with obstructive lung disease? โ†’ FEV1/FVC ratio less than 0.70
  20. For patients with type 2 diabetes, what is the target HbA1c level recommended by most guidelines? โ†’ <7.0%
  21. Which lifestyle modification has the most significant impact on reducing blood pressure in patients with hypertension? โ†’ Smoking cessation
  22. What is the first-line treatment for urge urinary incontinence in older adults that avoids anticholinergic side effects? โ†’ Bladder training and pelvic floor exercises
  23. A patient with an ejection fraction of 35% and NYHA Class II symptoms is started on an ARNI. Which medication is this? โ†’ Sacubitril/valsartan
  24. Which vitamin deficiency is extremely common in homebound elderly patients and contributes to falls and fractures? โ†’ Vitamin D
  25. What is the first-line treatment for acute otitis media (AOM) in children? โ†’ Amoxicillin
  26. Which of the following vaccines is recommended annually for all adults? โ†’ Influenza
  27. A 26-year-old woman presents with a positive pregnancy test and sharp unilateral pelvic pain with vaginal spotting. Which diagnosis must be ruled out first? โ†’ Ectopic pregnancy
  28. A 45-year-old male presents with sudden onset crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm. Which initial diagnostic test is most critical? โ†’ 12-lead ECG
  29. Which of the following screening tools is commonly used to assess for anxiety disorders in primary care settings? โ†’ GAD-7
  30. At what age is it recommended to start routine screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children? โ†’ 18 months

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