APEA Predictor Exam Question and Answer
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Question 1
What is the most common side effect of colchicine?
Answer: Diarrhea
(Note: GI upset/diarrhea is the dose-limiting toxicity of colchicine).
Question 2
How would you describe the appearance of Molluscum contagiosum?
Answer: Papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug.
Question 3
How do we treat an isolated mid-shaft clavicle fracture in an adult?
Answer: Immobilization (sling) to allow it to heal on its own.
(Note: Most clavicle fractures are treated conservatively without surgery unless displaced or
open).
Question 4
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis?
Answer: Week 12
Question 5
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic symphysis and
umbilicus?
Answer: Week 16
Question 6
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus?
Answer: Week 20
Question 7
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid process
and umbilicus?
Answer: Week 28
, Question 8
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process?
Answer: Week 34
(It reaches its highest point near the ribs around week 36).
Question 9
Increased sweat production (hyperhidrosis) is a sign of what endocrine disorder?
Answer: Hyperthyroidism
Question 10
What is Paget’s disease of bone?
Answer: Localized increased bone turnover and blood flow resulting in the breakdown of
bone and replacing it with weakened and highly vascular bone, putting the individual at
increased risk of fractures.
Question 11
How do we treat Paget’s disease?
Answer: Bisphosphonates (e.g., Alendronate/Risedronate).
Question 12
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt?
Answer: With the shoulder strap like a normal person and then the groin lap strap below the
belly (across the hips/bony pelvis), never over the stomach.
Question 13
What is another name for Fifth Disease?
Answer: Parvovirus B19 (aka Slapped Cheek Disease aka Erythema Infectiosum).
Question 14
Which type of prevention are vaccinations classified as?
Answer: Primary Prevention.
Question 15
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection?
Answer: As soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase.
(Current guidelines recommend treatment for all stages of HIV).
Question 16
What are the first-generation antihistamines?
Answer: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and Chlorpheniramine (Actifed).
(2025-2026) 100% Guaranteed Pass
Question 1
What is the most common side effect of colchicine?
Answer: Diarrhea
(Note: GI upset/diarrhea is the dose-limiting toxicity of colchicine).
Question 2
How would you describe the appearance of Molluscum contagiosum?
Answer: Papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug.
Question 3
How do we treat an isolated mid-shaft clavicle fracture in an adult?
Answer: Immobilization (sling) to allow it to heal on its own.
(Note: Most clavicle fractures are treated conservatively without surgery unless displaced or
open).
Question 4
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis?
Answer: Week 12
Question 5
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic symphysis and
umbilicus?
Answer: Week 16
Question 6
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus?
Answer: Week 20
Question 7
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid process
and umbilicus?
Answer: Week 28
, Question 8
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process?
Answer: Week 34
(It reaches its highest point near the ribs around week 36).
Question 9
Increased sweat production (hyperhidrosis) is a sign of what endocrine disorder?
Answer: Hyperthyroidism
Question 10
What is Paget’s disease of bone?
Answer: Localized increased bone turnover and blood flow resulting in the breakdown of
bone and replacing it with weakened and highly vascular bone, putting the individual at
increased risk of fractures.
Question 11
How do we treat Paget’s disease?
Answer: Bisphosphonates (e.g., Alendronate/Risedronate).
Question 12
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt?
Answer: With the shoulder strap like a normal person and then the groin lap strap below the
belly (across the hips/bony pelvis), never over the stomach.
Question 13
What is another name for Fifth Disease?
Answer: Parvovirus B19 (aka Slapped Cheek Disease aka Erythema Infectiosum).
Question 14
Which type of prevention are vaccinations classified as?
Answer: Primary Prevention.
Question 15
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection?
Answer: As soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase.
(Current guidelines recommend treatment for all stages of HIV).
Question 16
What are the first-generation antihistamines?
Answer: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and Chlorpheniramine (Actifed).
