APEA Predictor Exam Missed Questions Part 3 ALN

When should pediatrics be screened for hyperlipidemia? - ANSWERS-between 9 and 11 years old What is the tell-tale symptom of endometriosis? - ANSWERS-progressive dysmenorrhea What is treatment for first-line endometriosis? - ANSWERS-cyclic OCPs and NSAIDs How is endometriosis diagnosed? - ANSWERS-via transvaginal ultrasound What are risk factors for the development of cervical cancer? - ANSWERS-HIV, immunocompromised, low socioeconomic status, smoking, hispanic, DES daughters, long term contraceptive use What does the D in melanoma stand for? - ANSWERS-greater than 6mm in diameter or 1/4 of an inch Boutonniere deformities are indicative of what disease? - ANSWERS-rheumatoid arthritis What are the potassium sparing diuretics? - ANSWERS-spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, eplenerone What class of diuretic is bumetanide? - ANSWERS-a loop diuretic, same as lasix What is Chovstek's sign? - ANSWERS-a contraction of ipsilateral facial muscles subsequent to percussion over the facial nerve, indicative of hypocalcemia What is Trousseau's sign? - ANSWERS-a carpopedal spasm induced by ischemia secondary to the inflation of a sphygmomanometer cuff, indicative of hypocalcemia Calcium is in an inverse relationship with what electrolyte? - ANSWERS-phosphorous When you see the trigger word "christmas tree", what rash should you consider? - ANSWERS-pityriasis rosea What is the recommended treatment for pityriasis rosea? - ANSWERS-nothing; it is a viral rash and can last up to two months before clearing on it's own Causing harm or damage - ANSWERS-deleteriou