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APEA Pathophysiology Exam Preparation Newest
With Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers| Brand New Version,
A patient presents with symmetrical erythematous lesions on extensor
surfaces of elbows, knees, and back. margins are sharply defined. this is
most likely:
a. plaque psoriasis
b. tinea corposis
c. atopic dermatitis
d. eczema - ANSWER-a. plaque psoriasis
which patient is not considered at high risk for colorectal cancer?
a. 20 year old with hx of abdominal radiation from childhood cancer
b. 30 year old woman whose grandma was diagnosed with CR CA at age
65
c. 38 year old woman with ulcerative colitis
d. 50 year old man with 1st degree relative diagnosed with CR CA at age
45 - ANSWER-B- 30 year old whose grandmother was diagnosed at age
65
serious adverse effects of azithromycin - ANSWER-D. QT prolongation
serious side effect of sildenafil - ANSWER-c. priapism
pt taking PPI for 6 months has diarrhea for 3 weeks. consider: -
ANSWER-d. c. diff
abnormal finding:
a. apical pulse in 22 year old man
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b. systolic murmur in a woman who is 18 weeks pregnant with BMI of
38
c. S4 in 58 year old obese man with DM
d. BP of 118/65 in a frail 78 year old man. - ANSWER-c. S4 in obese
man with DM
side effect of azelastine opthalmic drops for allergic conjunctivitis -
ANSWER-a. bitter taste
presbycusis - ANSWER-c. symmetrical hearing loss
do not give corticosteroids in combination with - ANSWER-live
vaccines
side effects of levonorgestrel to prevent pregnancy include - ANSWER-
nausea/vomiting
cervical motion tenderness (chandelier sign) suggestive of - ANSWER-
PID
increased efficacy of ARBS without increased side effects when
administered with - ANSWER-chlorothiazide
symptomatic female with midsystolic click and late systolic murmur
indicative of - ANSWER-MVP
peak bilirubin level in full term infant - ANSWER-3-4 days for full term
infant
premature: 5-7 days
side effect of amoxicillin in children - ANSWER-abdominal pain
hypersensitivty- nausea, vomiting, pruritis, urticaria etc
monoarticular pain in first metatarsophalangeal joint; edematous and
inflamed - ANSWER-gouty arthritis
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not a common neuro sign for suspected meningitis - ANSWER-
papilledema
bactrim is not effective against - ANSWER-psuedomonas aeruginosa
pt with DM treated with levofloxacin for UTI; monitor fo: - ANSWER-
hypoglycemia
maintenance therapy for allergic rhinitis - ANSWER-topical nasal
steroid
weight loss, elevated CRP and ESR but denies hematochezia -
ANSWER-chrons disease
peds patients at greater risk for adrenal suppression related to topical
steroid use due to - ANSWER-higher ratio of skin surface area to body
mass
joints least likely to be affected by osteoarthritis - ANSWER-wrists
patient with eating disorder may also have - ANSWER-anxiety disorder
meds that do not produce bronchodilation - ANSWER-gluccocorticoids
condition not likely to cause a rise in troponin levels - ANSWER-
unstable angina
pyelonephritis on oral cipro, worsening symptoms after two days -
ANSWER-consider hospitalization and treatment with IV antibiotics
use of nonselective beta blockers to treat migraines can cause -
ANSWER-bronchial constriction
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cause of iron deficiency anemia in a pt with HTN, HLD, DM and
osteoarthritis - ANSWER-osteoarthritis- think common treatment with
NSAIDs--> GI bleeding
man with numbness and tingling in right leg after back injury now with
diminished right patellar reflex and progressive bilateral symtoms: test?
- ANSWER-lumbar MRI w/o contrast
salicylic acid sensitivity; avoid: - ANSWER-almonds
HBsAG negative; IgG negative; IgM negative - ANSWER-no immunity
to Hep A
bilateral ankle swelling after taking naproxen sodium; plan? -
ANSWER-stop because this is an adverse reaction
common comorbidity associated with depression - ANSWER-anxiety
treatment of migraines with HTN and obesity- what should be avoided -
ANSWER-triptans
slow growing facial lesion with depressed center and firm elevated
border with visible telangietic vessels - ANSWER-squamous cell
carcinoma
pt took humulin R 6 hours ago prior to lunch, now plans to work out
how should the patient procede to prevent hypoglycemia - ANSWER-
have a snack available if needed
acute tension headache refractory to simple analgesics can trial combo
of analgestics and - ANSWER-butalbital?
cardinal symptom of lead toxicity - ANSWER-anemia
avoid giving gemfibrozil with - ANSWER-statins
APEA Pathophysiology Exam Preparation Newest
With Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers| Brand New Version,
A patient presents with symmetrical erythematous lesions on extensor
surfaces of elbows, knees, and back. margins are sharply defined. this is
most likely:
a. plaque psoriasis
b. tinea corposis
c. atopic dermatitis
d. eczema - ANSWER-a. plaque psoriasis
which patient is not considered at high risk for colorectal cancer?
a. 20 year old with hx of abdominal radiation from childhood cancer
b. 30 year old woman whose grandma was diagnosed with CR CA at age
65
c. 38 year old woman with ulcerative colitis
d. 50 year old man with 1st degree relative diagnosed with CR CA at age
45 - ANSWER-B- 30 year old whose grandmother was diagnosed at age
65
serious adverse effects of azithromycin - ANSWER-D. QT prolongation
serious side effect of sildenafil - ANSWER-c. priapism
pt taking PPI for 6 months has diarrhea for 3 weeks. consider: -
ANSWER-d. c. diff
abnormal finding:
a. apical pulse in 22 year old man
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b. systolic murmur in a woman who is 18 weeks pregnant with BMI of
38
c. S4 in 58 year old obese man with DM
d. BP of 118/65 in a frail 78 year old man. - ANSWER-c. S4 in obese
man with DM
side effect of azelastine opthalmic drops for allergic conjunctivitis -
ANSWER-a. bitter taste
presbycusis - ANSWER-c. symmetrical hearing loss
do not give corticosteroids in combination with - ANSWER-live
vaccines
side effects of levonorgestrel to prevent pregnancy include - ANSWER-
nausea/vomiting
cervical motion tenderness (chandelier sign) suggestive of - ANSWER-
PID
increased efficacy of ARBS without increased side effects when
administered with - ANSWER-chlorothiazide
symptomatic female with midsystolic click and late systolic murmur
indicative of - ANSWER-MVP
peak bilirubin level in full term infant - ANSWER-3-4 days for full term
infant
premature: 5-7 days
side effect of amoxicillin in children - ANSWER-abdominal pain
hypersensitivty- nausea, vomiting, pruritis, urticaria etc
monoarticular pain in first metatarsophalangeal joint; edematous and
inflamed - ANSWER-gouty arthritis
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not a common neuro sign for suspected meningitis - ANSWER-
papilledema
bactrim is not effective against - ANSWER-psuedomonas aeruginosa
pt with DM treated with levofloxacin for UTI; monitor fo: - ANSWER-
hypoglycemia
maintenance therapy for allergic rhinitis - ANSWER-topical nasal
steroid
weight loss, elevated CRP and ESR but denies hematochezia -
ANSWER-chrons disease
peds patients at greater risk for adrenal suppression related to topical
steroid use due to - ANSWER-higher ratio of skin surface area to body
mass
joints least likely to be affected by osteoarthritis - ANSWER-wrists
patient with eating disorder may also have - ANSWER-anxiety disorder
meds that do not produce bronchodilation - ANSWER-gluccocorticoids
condition not likely to cause a rise in troponin levels - ANSWER-
unstable angina
pyelonephritis on oral cipro, worsening symptoms after two days -
ANSWER-consider hospitalization and treatment with IV antibiotics
use of nonselective beta blockers to treat migraines can cause -
ANSWER-bronchial constriction
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cause of iron deficiency anemia in a pt with HTN, HLD, DM and
osteoarthritis - ANSWER-osteoarthritis- think common treatment with
NSAIDs--> GI bleeding
man with numbness and tingling in right leg after back injury now with
diminished right patellar reflex and progressive bilateral symtoms: test?
- ANSWER-lumbar MRI w/o contrast
salicylic acid sensitivity; avoid: - ANSWER-almonds
HBsAG negative; IgG negative; IgM negative - ANSWER-no immunity
to Hep A
bilateral ankle swelling after taking naproxen sodium; plan? -
ANSWER-stop because this is an adverse reaction
common comorbidity associated with depression - ANSWER-anxiety
treatment of migraines with HTN and obesity- what should be avoided -
ANSWER-triptans
slow growing facial lesion with depressed center and firm elevated
border with visible telangietic vessels - ANSWER-squamous cell
carcinoma
pt took humulin R 6 hours ago prior to lunch, now plans to work out
how should the patient procede to prevent hypoglycemia - ANSWER-
have a snack available if needed
acute tension headache refractory to simple analgesics can trial combo
of analgestics and - ANSWER-butalbital?
cardinal symptom of lead toxicity - ANSWER-anemia
avoid giving gemfibrozil with - ANSWER-statins
