ABP General Pediatrics Certifying Exam

Exam at a glance

Questions

340

Duration

420 minutes

Pass mark

not published

Sections

Single-best-answer vignettes

Exam type

Written

Language

English

Authority

ABP

Curriculum

Built from the question bank and updated automatically when new questions are added. 11 modules · 325 questions

1. 01Cardiovascular disorders50 questions · 15.4 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: anatomy of the heart
   • Foundations: conduction system and cardiac cycle
   • Foundations: circulation and blood vessels

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   A healthy 4-year-old has a grade 2/6 low-pitched vibratory systolic murmur at the left lower sternal border that softens when sitting up. Pulses and growth are normal. What is the best next step?

   AReassure; this is an innocent murmurBEchocardiogram to exclude a VSDCECG and chest radiographDReferral to cardiology this weekEAntibiotic prophylaxis before dental work

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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2. 02Emergency care, critical care, poisoning and child maltreatment52 questions · 16 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: the newborn and the transition after birth
   • Foundations: growth and development
   • Foundations: the child's airway, vital signs and resuscitation
   • Foundations: ABCDE approach and airway basics
   • Foundations: life-threatening chest emergencies
   • Foundations: shock, burns and sepsis

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   A 10-month-old in a car seat should be positioned how?

   AForward-facing in the back seatBForward-facing in the front seatCRear-facing in the back seatDRear-facing in the front seat with airbag onEIn a booster seat

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3. 03Endocrine, genetic and metabolic disorders10 questions · 3.1 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: endocrine glands and feedback control
   • Foundations: the thyroid in the neck and endocrine emergencies

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   A 14-year-old with obesity and acanthosis nigricans has HbA1c 7.2%. What is the first-line medication?

   AInsulinBMetforminCSulfonylureaDThiazolidinedioneESGLT2 inhibitor as first-line

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4. 04Gastrointestinal disorders10 questions · 3.1 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: the digestive tract, digestion and absorption
   • Foundations: peptic ulcer disease and upper GI bleeding

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   A 3-month-old spits up after most feeds but is gaining weight well and is happy. What is the best management?

   AReassurance and avoiding overfeedingBStart a proton pump inhibitor for 4 weeksCUpper gastrointestinal seriesDSwitch to soy formulaEProne sleeping to reduce reflux

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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5. 05Hematology, oncology and rheumatology8 questions · 2.5 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: blood cells, haematopoiesis and haemostasis
   • Foundations: tumour growth, spread and staging

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   A newborn screen shows sickle cell anemia. When should penicillin prophylaxis start?

   AAt 1 yearBBy 2 months of ageCAt 5 yearsDOnly after first infectionENot recommended

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6. 06Infectious diseases55 questions · 16.9 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: bacteria, the Gram stain and antibiotic targets
   • Foundations: infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship
7. 07Fetus and newborn infant55 questions · 16.9 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: the newborn and the transition after birth
   • Foundations: growth and development
   • Foundations: the child's airway, vital signs and resuscitation
   • Foundations: female pelvic anatomy
   • Foundations: placenta, pregnancy physiology and fetal circulation
   • Foundations: labour and the fetal skull
8. 08Neurologic disorders10 questions · 3.1 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: brain anatomy and clinical localisation
   • Foundations: reflexes, the spinal cord and upper versus lower motor neuron signs
9. 09Growth, development, nutrition and preventive pediatrics55 questions · 16.9 % of the bank
10. 10Respiratory and allergic disorders10 questions · 3.1 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: anatomy of the respiratory tract
    • Foundations: alveoli and gas exchange
    • Foundations: mechanics and control of breathing
11. 11Renal, urologic, fluid and electrolyte disorders10 questions · 3.1 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: structure and function of the kidney
    • Foundations: fluids and electrolytes

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