ABIM Geriatric Medicine Practice Questions - ABIM Geriatric Medicine Subspecialty Certification (joint with ABFM) Exam - ABIM Geriatric Medicine Practice Questions - ABIM Geriatric Medicine Subspecialty Certification (joint with ABFM) Exam

Question 1

An 82-year-old woman in your internal medicine clinic has lost 5 kg (11 lb) unintentionally over the past year, reports feeling exhausted, has a slow gait (>7 seconds to walk 4 meters), low grip strength, and is sedentary most of the week. By Fried criteria, how should she be classified?

Robust Pre-frail Frail Sarcopenic only

Correct Answer:

Frail

Question 2

Which assessment is most consistent with the EWGSOP2 (2019) definition of sarcopenia?

Low appendicular lean mass alone on DEXA Low muscle strength (e.g., grip strength) as the primary criterion, confirmed by low muscle quantity/quality BMI less than 22 kg/m² in an older adult Unintentional weight loss of 5% in 6 months

Correct Answer:

Low muscle strength (e.g., grip strength) as the primary criterion, confirmed by low muscle quantity/quality

Question 3

A 78-year-old independent woman in your general medicine clinic completes the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test in 14 seconds. What does this result suggest?

Normal mobility and low fall risk Increased fall risk; further multifactorial assessment is warranted Diagnostic of sarcopenia An indication for immediate hospitalization

Correct Answer:

Increased fall risk; further multifactorial assessment is warranted

Question 4

According to the CDC STEADI algorithm, which sequence is the initial fall-risk screening in primary care?

Order DEXA and vitamin D level for all adults ≥65 Ask 3 key questions (fall in past year? unsteady? worried about falling?) and perform a gait/balance test Prescribe vitamin D 2000 IU and a walker for everyone ≥65 Refer all older adults to physical therapy annually

Correct Answer:

Ask 3 key questions (fall in past year? unsteady? worried about falling?) and perform a gait/balance test

Question 5

Per USPSTF and geriatric guidelines, which vitamin D dose is appropriate for community-dwelling older adults at risk of falls who are deficient?

50,000 IU daily indefinitely 400 IU daily Approximately 800 IU daily (or equivalent) when deficient 10,000 IU daily for all adults ≥65

Correct Answer:

Approximately 800 IU daily (or equivalent) when deficient

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