APEA Post-Predictor
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1.
A patient presents with fatigue and pallor. Lab results show
low hemoglobin and low MCV. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
A. Vitamin B12 deficiency
B. Iron deficiency anemia
C. Aplastic anemia
D. Hemolytic anemia
Answer: B
,Low MCV indicates microcytic anemia, most commonly due to
iron deficiency.
2.
Which medication is first-line for hypertension in a diabetic
patient?
A. Beta blocker
B. ACE inhibitor
C. Calcium channel blocker
D. Diuretic
Answer: B
ACE inhibitors protect renal function in diabetics.
3.
A patient with COPD has worsening dyspnea. What is the
priority assessment?
A. Pulse
B. Oxygen saturation
C. Blood pressure
D. Temperature
Answer: B
Oxygenation status is critical in COPD exacerbations.
4.
Which finding suggests bacterial sinusitis?
A. Symptoms <5 days
,B. Clear nasal discharge
C. Facial pain >10 days
D. Sneezing
Answer: C
Persistent symptoms >10 days suggest bacterial infection.
5.
What is the treatment of choice for streptococcal
pharyngitis?
A. Azithromycin
B. Amoxicillin
C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Doxycycline
Answer: B
Amoxicillin (or penicillin) is first-line therapy.
6.
Which lab value is most specific for hypothyroidism?
A. Low T3
B. High TSH
C. Low TSH
D. High T4
Answer: B
Elevated TSH indicates primary hypothyroidism.
7.
, A patient with chest pain relieved by rest likely has:
A. Unstable angina
B. Stable angina
C. MI
D. GERD
Answer: B
Stable angina is predictable and relieved by rest.
8.
Which condition is associated with elevated BNP?
A. COPD
B. Heart failure
C. Asthma
D. Pneumonia
Answer: B
BNP is released in response to ventricular stretch.
9.
Which antibiotic covers MRSA?
A. Amoxicillin
B. Cephalexin
C. TMP-SMX
D. Penicillin
Answer: C
TMP-SMX is commonly used for MRSA infections.
Exam Questions And
Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2025/2026
Q&A | Instant
Download Pdf
1.
A patient presents with fatigue and pallor. Lab results show
low hemoglobin and low MCV. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
A. Vitamin B12 deficiency
B. Iron deficiency anemia
C. Aplastic anemia
D. Hemolytic anemia
Answer: B
,Low MCV indicates microcytic anemia, most commonly due to
iron deficiency.
2.
Which medication is first-line for hypertension in a diabetic
patient?
A. Beta blocker
B. ACE inhibitor
C. Calcium channel blocker
D. Diuretic
Answer: B
ACE inhibitors protect renal function in diabetics.
3.
A patient with COPD has worsening dyspnea. What is the
priority assessment?
A. Pulse
B. Oxygen saturation
C. Blood pressure
D. Temperature
Answer: B
Oxygenation status is critical in COPD exacerbations.
4.
Which finding suggests bacterial sinusitis?
A. Symptoms <5 days
,B. Clear nasal discharge
C. Facial pain >10 days
D. Sneezing
Answer: C
Persistent symptoms >10 days suggest bacterial infection.
5.
What is the treatment of choice for streptococcal
pharyngitis?
A. Azithromycin
B. Amoxicillin
C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Doxycycline
Answer: B
Amoxicillin (or penicillin) is first-line therapy.
6.
Which lab value is most specific for hypothyroidism?
A. Low T3
B. High TSH
C. Low TSH
D. High T4
Answer: B
Elevated TSH indicates primary hypothyroidism.
7.
, A patient with chest pain relieved by rest likely has:
A. Unstable angina
B. Stable angina
C. MI
D. GERD
Answer: B
Stable angina is predictable and relieved by rest.
8.
Which condition is associated with elevated BNP?
A. COPD
B. Heart failure
C. Asthma
D. Pneumonia
Answer: B
BNP is released in response to ventricular stretch.
9.
Which antibiotic covers MRSA?
A. Amoxicillin
B. Cephalexin
C. TMP-SMX
D. Penicillin
Answer: C
TMP-SMX is commonly used for MRSA infections.
