CFPC Exam (CCFP) case studies
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The Certification Examination in Family Medicine is the summative assessment leading to certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), the body that sets standards for family medicine training and continuing professional development across Canada. It is intended for residents completing accredited family medicine residency training and for other physicians pursuing certification through the routes the College recognizes, including alternative pathways to certification in family medicine. The CFPC Exam (CCFP) case studies are 5 cases and about 3,245 words.
1Hypoglycemia and CKD in Type 2 Diabetes
L is a 62-year-old man with a 12-year history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and stage 3b chronic kidney disease. His current medications are metformin 1,000 mg twice daily, gliclazide 80 mg twice daily, ramipril 10 mg daily, and atorvastatin 40 mg daily.
678 words, about 3 min2Thunderclap Headache With a Normal CT
R is a 41-year-old woman who presents to the emergency department 4 hours after the sudden onset of a “thunderclap” headache during a vigorous workout. The pain reached 10/10 within seconds and is still severe.
644 words, about 3 min3Neonatal Jaundice at 96 Hours
Baby A is a 4-day-old exclusively breastfed girl born at 38+2 weeks by spontaneous vaginal delivery. Birth weight was 3.5 kg; today’s weight is 3.2 kg (8.6% loss).
682 words, about 3 min4Decreased Fetal Movements With Absent End-Diastolic Flow
K is a 32-year-old G2P1 at 36+0 weeks’ gestation who presents with decreased fetal movements for 24 hours. She has no contractions, bleeding, or leakage of fluid.
636 words, about 3 min5Agitation and Clonus on Linezolid
D is a 52-year-old woman with major depressive disorder who is admitted to hospital with a 3-day history of fever, confusion, and agitation. Her medications are venlafaxine 150 mg daily, trazodone 50 mg at bedtime, and linezolid 600 mg twice daily, which was started 4 days ago for MRSA pneumonia.
605 words, about 3 min