APEA Predictor Exam Possible Questions
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What is the biggest side effect of colchicine?-ANSWER-diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum?-
ANSWER-papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant?-ANSWER-no treatment;
it should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic
symphysis?-ANSWER-week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the
pubic symphysis and umbilicus?-ANSWER-week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the
umbilicus?-ANSWER-week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway
between the xiphoid process and umbilicus?-ANSWER-week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid
process?-ANSWER-week 34
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Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder?-
ANSWER-hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease?-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?-ANSWER-bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt?-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?-ANSWER-parvovirus aka
slapped cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations?-ANSWER-primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection?-
ANSWER-as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
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What are the first generation antihistamines?-ANSWER-
diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis?-ANSWER-rash on hands
and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis?-
ANSWER-a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis?-ANSWER-
cipro (if not STI related) or ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma?-ANSWER-clear to
bloody unilateral nipple discharge (bilateral is usually benign), and also
a wart like lump palpated in the nipple area
If a patient has GABHS but has an allergy to penicillins, what is the
second line option?-ANSWER-first generation cephalosporins, unless
the allergy is severe, then you would consider macrolides like a -mycin
PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) are contraindicated in which
patient populations?-ANSWER-in those who are on any type of nitrate
or triptan because it could result in hypotension
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What class of drug is sildenafil (viagra)?-ANSWER-a PDE5 inhibitor
which can cause hypotension so you should do a full cardiac
assessment before starting a patient on this and maybe do an EKG
What are the symptoms of peripheral artery disease?-ANSWER-think P
meaning pain, A meaning absent or weak pulses, eschar or shiny legs,
intermittent claudication
What is first line treatment for PAD?-ANSWER-walking and physical
activity to improve circulation. second line is an aspirin or anti-platelet
What should we tell our patients with PAD NOT to do?-ANSWER-do not
elevate the feet; keep them down
How do we diagnose PAD?-ANSWER-an ABI < 7; doppler can also be
used to diagnose as well but is the second choice
What are s/s of peripheral vascular disease?-ANSWER-think V meaning
volume overload aka edema, may ache or be uncomfortable but is not
painful, bounding pulses, ruddy discoloration
If a patient is on Coumadin but then they may need to go on an
antibiotic for an infection and Bactrim is the drug of choice, what
should you do?-ANSWER-Bactrim increases INR so we would want to
decrease the coumadin dose while the patient is on this
2023 | Guaranteed A+
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine?-ANSWER-diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum?-
ANSWER-papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant?-ANSWER-no treatment;
it should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic
symphysis?-ANSWER-week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the
pubic symphysis and umbilicus?-ANSWER-week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the
umbilicus?-ANSWER-week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway
between the xiphoid process and umbilicus?-ANSWER-week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid
process?-ANSWER-week 34
, APEA Predictor Exam Possible Questions
2023 | Guaranteed A+
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder?-
ANSWER-hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease?-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?-ANSWER-bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt?-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?-ANSWER-parvovirus aka
slapped cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations?-ANSWER-primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection?-
ANSWER-as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
, APEA Predictor Exam Possible Questions
2023 | Guaranteed A+
What are the first generation antihistamines?-ANSWER-
diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis?-ANSWER-rash on hands
and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis?-
ANSWER-a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis?-ANSWER-
cipro (if not STI related) or ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma?-ANSWER-clear to
bloody unilateral nipple discharge (bilateral is usually benign), and also
a wart like lump palpated in the nipple area
If a patient has GABHS but has an allergy to penicillins, what is the
second line option?-ANSWER-first generation cephalosporins, unless
the allergy is severe, then you would consider macrolides like a -mycin
PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) are contraindicated in which
patient populations?-ANSWER-in those who are on any type of nitrate
or triptan because it could result in hypotension
, APEA Predictor Exam Possible Questions
2023 | Guaranteed A+
What class of drug is sildenafil (viagra)?-ANSWER-a PDE5 inhibitor
which can cause hypotension so you should do a full cardiac
assessment before starting a patient on this and maybe do an EKG
What are the symptoms of peripheral artery disease?-ANSWER-think P
meaning pain, A meaning absent or weak pulses, eschar or shiny legs,
intermittent claudication
What is first line treatment for PAD?-ANSWER-walking and physical
activity to improve circulation. second line is an aspirin or anti-platelet
What should we tell our patients with PAD NOT to do?-ANSWER-do not
elevate the feet; keep them down
How do we diagnose PAD?-ANSWER-an ABI < 7; doppler can also be
used to diagnose as well but is the second choice
What are s/s of peripheral vascular disease?-ANSWER-think V meaning
volume overload aka edema, may ache or be uncomfortable but is not
painful, bounding pulses, ruddy discoloration
If a patient is on Coumadin but then they may need to go on an
antibiotic for an infection and Bactrim is the drug of choice, what
should you do?-ANSWER-Bactrim increases INR so we would want to
decrease the coumadin dose while the patient is on this
