APEA Predictor Exam Missed Questions and Answers (APEA actual Exam) (Updated 2023/2024)

What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? -------- Correct Answer -------- diarrhea How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? -------- Correct Answer -------- papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? -------- Correct Answer -------- no treatment; it should heal on it's own At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis? -------- Correct Answer -------- week 12 At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic symphysis and umbilicus? -------- Correct Answer -------- week 16 At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? -------- Correct Answer -------- week 20 At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid process and umbilicus? -------- Correct Answer -------- week 28 At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? -------- Correct Answer -------- week 34 Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? -------- Correct Answer -------- hyperthyroidism What is Paget's disease? -------- Correct Answer -------- there is localized increased bone turnover and blood flow resulting in the breakdown of bone and replacing it with weakened and highly vascular bone putting the indiv at increased risk of fractures How do we treat Paget's diseease? -------- Correct Answer -------- bisphosphonates How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? -------- Correct Answer -------- with the shoulder strap like a normal person and then the groin strap below the belly and across the hips What is another name for fifth disease? -------- Correct Answer -------- parvovirus aka slapped cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum Which type of prevention are vaccinations? -------- Correct Answer -------- primary When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? -------- Correct Answer -------- as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase What are the first generation antihistamines? -------- Correct Answer -------- diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed) What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? -------- Correct Answer -------- rash on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? -------- Correct Answer -------- a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? -------- Correct Answer -------- cipro (if not STI related) or ceftriaxone