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, 1. A x15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted
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x for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects
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x mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention?
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Palpate the lymph nodes and spleenx x x x x
Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil
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antibody test.
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Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
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..ANS>> Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
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Explanation: mononucleosis is a symptomatic infection caused by the Epstein-Bar virus. Common is people
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15-24 years of age. Common signs and symptoms following incubation period (1-2 months) include
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fatigue, chills, malaise, anorexia, white tonsillar exudates and lymphadenopathy or posterior cervical region.
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Splenomegaly can be present. A maculopapular or occasionally a petechial rash occurs in less than
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15% of patients. A diagnosis is usually made using the Monospot. In addition, neutropenia and
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lymphocytosis are usually detected in the
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2. A 32 years old male patient complaint of urinary frequency and burning on
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urination for 3 days. Urinalyses reveals bacteriuria and positive nitrites. He denies any past
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hx. Of urinary tract infections. The initial treatment should be:
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a. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) x x x for 7-10 day x x
b. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for 3-5 days x x x x
c. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for 3 days x x x
d. 750 mg ciprofloxacin as a one-time dose
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..ANS>>. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim)
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Explanation: trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMPS) is usually n appropriate medication to treat urinary tract
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x Answers with Rationale Pre-Predictor 2026 LATEST
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THIS EXAM CONTAINS :
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APEA Predictor Exam
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Questions and 100% Correct Answers
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Well explained Rationales
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Pre-Predictor 2026 LATEST x x
, 1. A x15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
x for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects
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x mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention?
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Palpate the lymph nodes and spleenx x x x x
Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil
x x x x x x x x x x x x
antibody test.
x x
Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
x x x x x x x x
..ANS>> Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
x x x x x x x x x
Explanation: mononucleosis is a symptomatic infection caused by the Epstein-Bar virus. Common is people
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15-24 years of age. Common signs and symptoms following incubation period (1-2 months) include
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fatigue, chills, malaise, anorexia, white tonsillar exudates and lymphadenopathy or posterior cervical region.
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Splenomegaly can be present. A maculopapular or occasionally a petechial rash occurs in less than
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
15% of patients. A diagnosis is usually made using the Monospot. In addition, neutropenia and
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lymphocytosis are usually detected in the
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2. A 32 years old male patient complaint of urinary frequency and burning on
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urination for 3 days. Urinalyses reveals bacteriuria and positive nitrites. He denies any past
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hx. Of urinary tract infections. The initial treatment should be:
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a. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) x x x for 7-10 day x x
b. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for 3-5 days x x x x
c. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for 3 days x x x
d. 750 mg ciprofloxacin as a one-time dose
x x x x x x
..ANS>>. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim)
x x x x for 7-10 day x x
Explanation: trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMPS) is usually n appropriate medication to treat urinary tract
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