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Gestational diabetes screening occurs between what weeks gestation? - Answer 24-48
When you ask the patient to take a deep breath in and then palpate over the RUQ
abdomen. Positive when pain is elicited. This is a sign of ___________. - Answer
Murphy's sign; cholecystitis
What are names of LABA medications? - Answer salmeterol
What is encopresis in children? - Answer stool incontinence after the age of being toilet
trained
The medical term for being cross-eyed - Answer strabismus
What is atopic dermatitis? - Answer eczema
Tests used to diagnose developmental hip dysplasia - Answer Barlow and Ortolani
maneuvers
What is the female athlete triad? - Answer disordered eating, amenorrhea, osteoporosis
How do patients with aortic regurgitation typically present? - Answer they will have a
long asymptomatic period followed by exercise intolerance, then dyspnea at rest. The
left ventricle eventually fails unless the aortic valve is replaced.
What does the rash of fifth disease (a viral exanthem) look like? - Answer
maculopapular rash that blanches easily and may be accompanied by joint aches
What cardiac abnormalities are expected to be heard on auscultation of a pregnant
patient? - Answer a venous hum murmur and an S3
When a headache accompanies a stroke, is this most often hemorrhagic or ischemic? -
Answer hemorrhagic
AV nicking is most commonly seen on retinal exam of which chronic condition? -
Answer hypertension
Within 6 months of being started on a TCA or SSRI, what is a common side effect that
occurs? - Answer weight gain
When does otitis media with effusion usually occur? - Answer either before or after an
episode of acute otitis media. This effusion is not infected fluid but it is considered a
breeding ground for bacteria. This should not be treated with antibiotics.
The medical term for jock itch - Answer tinea cruris
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Tinea cruris "jock itch" is a common __________ infection and should be treated with
what? - Answer fungal; OTC antifungal cream
What are teaching points for males to avoid contracting tinea cruris? - Answer dry off
after swimming and don't stay in a wet bathing suit
Tinea cruris can affect the inner thighs but never what else? - Answer the penis or
scrotum
On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a bacterial
infection? - Answer cocci and rods
On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a candidal
infection? - Answer yeasts
What are dermatophytes? - Answer fungi
On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a dermatophytic
(fungal) infection? - Answer hyphae that are long, thin, and branching (such as in the
case of tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis)
The medical term for ringworm - Answer tinea corporis
What is the most common cause of viral pneumonia in peds? - Answer RSV
Viral pneumonia is the most common type of pneumonia in children of what ages? -
Answer 6 months to 5 years
What is the simplest way to screen for nutritional adequacy in older adults? - Answer
measure their weight
How are scabies treated? - Answer via permethrin and good hygiene
What are common side effects of NSAIDs? - Answer renal impairment, acute renal
failure, gastritis
What is the most common cause of pernicious anemias? - Answer vitamin B12
deficiency
How should oral iron supplements be taken? - Answer on an empty stomach with
something acidic and high in calcium such as orange juice
Group A strep pharyngitis can be accompanied by what symptoms other than the
classic Centor criteria? - Answer abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting
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A stool specimen that is positive for WBCs is a sign of what? - Answer a viral or
bacterial infection
The only type of incontinence that would not benefit from pelvic floor therapy is what? -
Answer overflow incontinence
What do the skin manifestations of a penicillin allergy look like? - Answer hives
What are symptoms that someone will experience as soon as they are started on a
SSRI and when will this resolve? - Answer headache, nausea, insomnia, restlessness,
agitation; will resolve in 2 weeks
What causes the dry cough in people taking an ACEI? - Answer the buildup of
bradykinin which is usually degraded by ACE
ACEI induced coughs usually begin how soon after starting the medication? - Answer
within 2 weeks
COPD is often associated with what sequelae? - Answer anxiety and depression
When should an antiviral be started in a patient with shingles? - Answer within 72 hours
of the onset of symptoms
What is the drug of choice for treating UTIs in male patients? - Answer bactrim for 7-10
days
What is the leading cause of CKD and ESRD in the united states? - Answer diabetes
What is the usual recommendation about administering MMR and varicella
immunizations? - Answer they should be given on the same day or at least one month
apart
What are the classic symptoms of an atopic pregnancy? - Answer amenorrhea, vaginal
bleeding, abdominal pain
What is sideroblastic anemia? - Answer when the bone marrow is unable to incorporate
iron into hemoglobin. This may be either inherited or acquired.
Can a pregnant woman get the MMR vaccine while pregnant? - Answer yes
Why are the carotid arteries auscultated for bruits? - Answer this is indicative of
generalized atherosclerosis
What is roseola? - Answer a viral exanthem characterized by a high fever for 3 days
then abrupt stopping of the fever and a maculopapular rash that blanches. also known
as exanthem subitum.
Gestational diabetes screening occurs between what weeks gestation? - Answer 24-48
When you ask the patient to take a deep breath in and then palpate over the RUQ
abdomen. Positive when pain is elicited. This is a sign of ___________. - Answer
Murphy's sign; cholecystitis
What are names of LABA medications? - Answer salmeterol
What is encopresis in children? - Answer stool incontinence after the age of being toilet
trained
The medical term for being cross-eyed - Answer strabismus
What is atopic dermatitis? - Answer eczema
Tests used to diagnose developmental hip dysplasia - Answer Barlow and Ortolani
maneuvers
What is the female athlete triad? - Answer disordered eating, amenorrhea, osteoporosis
How do patients with aortic regurgitation typically present? - Answer they will have a
long asymptomatic period followed by exercise intolerance, then dyspnea at rest. The
left ventricle eventually fails unless the aortic valve is replaced.
What does the rash of fifth disease (a viral exanthem) look like? - Answer
maculopapular rash that blanches easily and may be accompanied by joint aches
What cardiac abnormalities are expected to be heard on auscultation of a pregnant
patient? - Answer a venous hum murmur and an S3
When a headache accompanies a stroke, is this most often hemorrhagic or ischemic? -
Answer hemorrhagic
AV nicking is most commonly seen on retinal exam of which chronic condition? -
Answer hypertension
Within 6 months of being started on a TCA or SSRI, what is a common side effect that
occurs? - Answer weight gain
When does otitis media with effusion usually occur? - Answer either before or after an
episode of acute otitis media. This effusion is not infected fluid but it is considered a
breeding ground for bacteria. This should not be treated with antibiotics.
The medical term for jock itch - Answer tinea cruris
,APEA QBank AANP Review
Tinea cruris "jock itch" is a common __________ infection and should be treated with
what? - Answer fungal; OTC antifungal cream
What are teaching points for males to avoid contracting tinea cruris? - Answer dry off
after swimming and don't stay in a wet bathing suit
Tinea cruris can affect the inner thighs but never what else? - Answer the penis or
scrotum
On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a bacterial
infection? - Answer cocci and rods
On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a candidal
infection? - Answer yeasts
What are dermatophytes? - Answer fungi
On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a dermatophytic
(fungal) infection? - Answer hyphae that are long, thin, and branching (such as in the
case of tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis)
The medical term for ringworm - Answer tinea corporis
What is the most common cause of viral pneumonia in peds? - Answer RSV
Viral pneumonia is the most common type of pneumonia in children of what ages? -
Answer 6 months to 5 years
What is the simplest way to screen for nutritional adequacy in older adults? - Answer
measure their weight
How are scabies treated? - Answer via permethrin and good hygiene
What are common side effects of NSAIDs? - Answer renal impairment, acute renal
failure, gastritis
What is the most common cause of pernicious anemias? - Answer vitamin B12
deficiency
How should oral iron supplements be taken? - Answer on an empty stomach with
something acidic and high in calcium such as orange juice
Group A strep pharyngitis can be accompanied by what symptoms other than the
classic Centor criteria? - Answer abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting
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A stool specimen that is positive for WBCs is a sign of what? - Answer a viral or
bacterial infection
The only type of incontinence that would not benefit from pelvic floor therapy is what? -
Answer overflow incontinence
What do the skin manifestations of a penicillin allergy look like? - Answer hives
What are symptoms that someone will experience as soon as they are started on a
SSRI and when will this resolve? - Answer headache, nausea, insomnia, restlessness,
agitation; will resolve in 2 weeks
What causes the dry cough in people taking an ACEI? - Answer the buildup of
bradykinin which is usually degraded by ACE
ACEI induced coughs usually begin how soon after starting the medication? - Answer
within 2 weeks
COPD is often associated with what sequelae? - Answer anxiety and depression
When should an antiviral be started in a patient with shingles? - Answer within 72 hours
of the onset of symptoms
What is the drug of choice for treating UTIs in male patients? - Answer bactrim for 7-10
days
What is the leading cause of CKD and ESRD in the united states? - Answer diabetes
What is the usual recommendation about administering MMR and varicella
immunizations? - Answer they should be given on the same day or at least one month
apart
What are the classic symptoms of an atopic pregnancy? - Answer amenorrhea, vaginal
bleeding, abdominal pain
What is sideroblastic anemia? - Answer when the bone marrow is unable to incorporate
iron into hemoglobin. This may be either inherited or acquired.
Can a pregnant woman get the MMR vaccine while pregnant? - Answer yes
Why are the carotid arteries auscultated for bruits? - Answer this is indicative of
generalized atherosclerosis
What is roseola? - Answer a viral exanthem characterized by a high fever for 3 days
then abrupt stopping of the fever and a maculopapular rash that blanches. also known
as exanthem subitum.
