HIV: ABFM practice questions

9 board-style questions on hiv in the PulseMD family medicine question bank — physician-reviewed, written against current guidelines with the reference cited on each question. Two free samples below; the full set with answers, explanations, and spaced review is free to start.

Sample question 1

A 23-year-old woman presents at 10 weeks gestation for her first prenatal visit. She has no known risk factors for STIs and has been in a monogamous relationship for 3 years. Her prior pregnancies were uncomplicated. Which STI screening tests are recommended at this initial prenatal visit?

1. HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis C, chlamydia, and gonorrhea
2. Chlamydia and gonorrhea only since she is under 25
3. HIV only, with syphilis screening deferred to third trimester
4. HIV and syphilis only if she has risk factors

Sample question 2

A 35-year-old man presents for a new patient visit. He is in a monogamous heterosexual relationship and reports no history of injection drug use, blood transfusions, or known HIV exposures. He has never been tested for HIV. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation regarding HIV screening?

1. Screen only if he requests testing or develops symptoms suggestive of HIV
2. HIV testing is not indicated since he has no identifiable risk factors
3. Defer HIV testing until age 45 when cardiovascular screening also begins
4. Offer one-time HIV screening as part of routine care

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