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It looks like they’ve changed their link!
It’s now https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/ABP/Tutorials/ABPBasicTutorial/index.htm
Just know that it’s not a TRUE practice test. It’s just meant to help you understand the user interface. It’s only about 5 questions… NO answers.
Best,
– AshishObviously PCN is a must so you have to choose that answer if that’s the only one that makes sense, but I’m really surprised they don’t mention aspirin. I just looked it up and I would still choose to treat with aspirin as well.
The choice to use prednisone is less supported.Great question, complicated answer.
S2 is made up of A2/P2.
In Tetralogy of Fallot, there actually is a wide split of S2… BUT, the P2 component is usually so soft that it’s EXTREMELY difficult to hear. Since it’s RARELY audible, you’ll only hear a single S2.
I’ll update the book for the next edition. Thanks for asking.
– AG
I agree with bdig, it’s VERY unlikely that they’d create such a controversial set of answer choices. They really don’t want to hear from hundreds of angry pediatricians.
Having said that, here are some additional thoughts:
1. If the child is < 1 mo of age, choose Azithromycin. Good consensus for this given the risks of pyloric stenosis
2. If the child is 1 – 6 mo of age, use “any macrolide.” Keep in mind that azithromycin and clarithromycin aren’t FDA approved for children less than 6 mo of age. I’d choose erythromycin
3. If the child is 6 mo or older, flip a coin. Compliance or reliability issues? Family history of pyloric stenosis? ANY other reason to avoid erythromycin? Choose Azithromycin.
but… I seriously doubt they’d make you choose. You’d probably only be given one macrolide choice.
hope that helps,
– ag
well I absolutely LOVE the fact that you LOVE new searchable online pediatrics board review study guide!
The amount of time that went into it is staggering (almost 2000 pages), so I’m really glad it’s a hit.
I’ll get that section added, and thanks so much for bringing it to my attention.
– ag
I finally figured it out. The answer choice should be C.
Now are we on the same page?
Good question. It’s surprising that it says something different than what the CDC recommends.I know what I would choose, but what were the answer choices and rationale on the PREP question?Case closed
I would be absolutely shocked to find out that any of the questions were fill in the blank type of answers. The sample test that the ABP has available is for the pediatric MOC exam, NOT the initial certification exam. I just ran through it and did not see any fill in the blank questions.
Here is the link – https://www.abp.org/abpwebsite/moc/ABP%20Demo/index.htm
Please make sure you went to the right place.
Also, know that there are FOUR sections for the pediatric initial certification exam (not 2). You have more breaks.
Also, KNOW the software, the table, the shortcuts, the ABP policies, etc. so that you can skip all of that on the big day and use that time for BREAKS. —> HUGE TIP!
Good luck.
– ashish
Wow… I love the PBR love! Thanks so much for kind words. It’s been a lot of work, but these types of comments really make it worth it.
If you could also spread the word about PBR, that would be great… plus, if you wouldn’t mind posting your wonderful comments on the PBR Testimonials page, that would be AWESOME! – http://www.pediatricsboardreview.com/testimonials
Thanks again!
– Ashish
I would definitely choose to get a HIDA scan for a question about biliary atresia. The sensitivity for getting an ultrasound is not nearly as high, and ERCPs are not commonly done on kids as a first line diagnostic modality. Biox would not be tested on the pediatric board exam.
Surgical treatment of scoliosis is definitely indicated for a Cobb angle >50 degrees, but in some cases that would also hold true for patients w/ a Cobb angle > 40 degrees.
For the pediatric boards exam, if they test this subject, you would see a Cobb angle > 50 degrees.
Was the whey part in a copyrighted source? Or from a friend?
If it’s not copyrighted, I’m going to add it to the PBR! With your permission of course
If given a question about Graves Disease, I would choose methimazole over i131.
It’s by age 7….
Here’s the except from the book:
VISUAL ACUITY BY AGE
* FIVE YEAR OLD VISION: Refer to an ophthalmologist if a child’s visual acuity is 20/50 or worse at 5 years of age.
* SIX YEAR OLD VISION: Refer to an ophthalmologist if a child’s visual acuity is 20/40 or worse at 6 years of age.
* MNEMONIC: At 5 years of age, kids can see 20/50. At 6 years of age, kids can see 20/40. So it goes age 5, 6 = 50, 40. Also at age 7, 20/20 vision should be noted (7 looks like a 2).
