ITE Cheat Sheet 2026

The 24 highest-yield ITE facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Which medication is commonly used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism in Graves' disease? → Propylthiouracil (PTU)
2. What is the recommended diagnostic test for a patient presenting with acute chest pain and suspected myocardial infarction? → Electrocardiogram (ECG)
3. Which diagnostic test is most appropriate for a patient presenting with chest pain and suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS)? → High-sensitivity troponin test
4. What is the first-line treatment for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? → Systemic corticosteroids and antibiotics
5. Which of the following is an established indication for intervention in a patient with asymptomatic severe primary mitral regurgitation? → Pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) at rest of 55 mmHg.
6. Which test is the most appropriate initial diagnostic tool for suspected pulmonary embolism? → D-dimer test
7. Which of the following is the first-line treatment for primary hypertension? → ACE inhibitors
8. Which of the following is a primary diagnostic criterion that distinguishes Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS) from Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)? → Serum osmolality > 320 mOsm/kg
9. Which test is most useful in the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism? → Serum calcium and PTH levels
10. What is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia in adults? → Streptococcus pneumoniae
11. What is the goal LDL cholesterol level for a high-risk patient with cardiovascular disease? → <70 mg/dL
12. What is the most common cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)? → Systemic hypertension
13. Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with acute heart failure? → Beta-blockers
14. Which finding is characteristic of obstructive lung disease on spirometry? → Decreased FEV1/FVC ratio
15. During the treatment of HHS, the serum osmolality should be corrected gradually to avoid which of the following complications? → Cerebral edema
16. Which of the following is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism? → Graves' disease
17. What is the first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus? → Metformin
18. Which screening test is recommended for colorectal cancer in adults aged 50–75 years? → Fecal occult blood test (FOBT) annually
19. When calculating the anion gap in a patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and a glucose of 800 mg/dL, which sodium value should be used? → The measured serum sodium value.
20. Which of the following is a common first-line treatment for stable angina? → Aspirin and nitrates
21. A patient on warfarin for atrial fibrillation presents with INR of 8.4 but has no active bleeding. What is the most appropriate management? → Hold warfarin and administer oral vitamin K
22. Which medication is the cornerstone of management for persistent asthma? → Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)
23. Which of the following is a classic feature of Cushing's syndrome? → Bradycardia and hypotension
24. What is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults? → Streptococcus pneumoniae