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APEA MODULE 8 FITZGERALD BOARD
REVIEW BOOK 2026\2027 UPDATED AND
GRADED A+

Rectal bleeding associated with hemorrhoids is usually described as:
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a) streaks of bright red blood on the stool
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b) dark brown to black in color and mixed in with normal-appearing stool
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c) a large amount of brisk red bleeding
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d) Significant blood clots and mucus mixed with stool -
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CORRECT ANSWER a
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Therapy for hemorrhoids includes all of the following except:
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a) weight control e.




b) low-fat diet e.




c) topical corticosteroids e.




d) the use of a stool softener - CORRECT ANSWER b
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The NP is advising a 58 year old woman about the benefits of a high
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fiber diet. Which one of the following foods provides the highest fiber
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content?
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a) a small banana
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b) 1 cup cooked oatmeal
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c) a 1/2 cup serving of brown rice
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d) a medium size blueberry muffin - CORRECT ANSWER b
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,A 62 year old man presents with a 2 month history of noting a "bit of
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dark blood mixed in with my stool most days." Physical examination
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reveals external hemorrhoids, no rectal mass, and a small amount of
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dark brown stool on the examining digit. In-office fecal occult blood test
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is positive, and hemogram reveals a microcytic hypochromic anemia.
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The next best step in his care is to:
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a) perform in-office anoscopy e. e.




b) advise patient to use sitz baths post bowel movement
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c) refer to gastroenterology practice for colonoscopy
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d) order a double contrast barium enema - CORRECT ANSWER c
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Risk factors for the development of hemorrhoidal symptoms include all
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of the following except:
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a) prolonged sitting e.




b) insertive partner anal intercourse e. e. e.




c) chronic diarrhea e.




d) excessive alcohol use - CORRECT ANSWER b e. e. e. e. e. e.




Which of the following best describes Grade III internal hemorrhoids?
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a) The hemorrhoids do not prolapse
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b) The hemorrhoids prolapse upon defecation but reduce spontaneously
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c) The hemorrhoids prolapse upon defecation and must be
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reduced manually
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d) The hemorrhoids are prolapsed and cannot be reduced manually -
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CORRECT ANSWER c e. e.




Which of the following patients should be evaluated for possible surgical
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intervention for hemorrhoids?
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,a) a 28 year old woman with symptomatic external hemorrhoids who
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gave birth 6 days ago
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b) A 48 year old man with Grade II internal hemorrhoids and
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improvement with standard medical therapy
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c) a 44 year old woman who has internal and external hemorrhoids
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with recurrent prolapse
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d) a 58 year old man who has Grade I internal hemorrhoids
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and improvement with psyllium supplements - CORRECT
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ANSWER c
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A 43 year old woman has a 12-hour history of sudden onset of right
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upper quadrant abd. pain with radiation to the shoulder, fever and
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chills. She has had similar, milder episodes in the past. Exam reveals
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marked tenderness to RUQ upon palpation. Her most likely diagnosis
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is:
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a) hepatoma

b) acute cholecystitis e.




c) acute hepatitis e.




d) cholelithiasis - CORRECT ANSWER b e. e. e. e.




Which of the following is usually not seen in the diagnosis of acute
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cholecystitis?
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a) elevated serum creatinine e. e.




b) increased alkaline phosphatase level e. e. e.




c) leukocytosis

d) elevated AST level - CORRECT ANSWER a e. e. e. e. e. e.




Murphy's sign can be best described as abd. pain elicited by:
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a) RUQ abd palpation e. e.

, b) asking pt. to stand on tiptoes and then letting body weight fall
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quickly onto heels
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c) asking pt. to cough e. e. e.




d) percussion - CORRECT ANSWER a e. e. e. e.




Which of the following is the most common serious complication of
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cholecystitis?
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a) adenocarcinoma of the gallbladder e. e. e.




b) gallbladder empyema e.




c) hepatic failure e.




d) pancreatitis - CORRECT ANSWER d e. e. e. e.




A 58 year old man reports intermittent RUQ abd pain. He is obese and
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being actively treated for hyperlipidemia. Imaging in a patient with
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suspected symptomatic cholelithiasis usually includes obtaining an
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abdominal:
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a) MRI

b) CT

c) US of RUQ e. e.




d) flat plate - CORRECT ANSWER c
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Risk factors for the development of cholelithiasis include all of the
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following except:
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a) rapid weight loss e. e.




b) male gender e.




c) obesity

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