APEA Predictor Exam Missed Questions
Part 3 2024
When should pediatrics be screened for hyperlipidemia? -ANS-between 9 and 11 years old
What is the tell-tale symptom of endometriosis? -ANS-progressive dysmenorrhea
What is treatment for first-line endometriosis? -ANS-cyclic OCPs and NSAIDs
How is endometriosis diagnosed? -ANS-via transvaginal ultrasound
What are risk factors for the development of cervical cancer? -ANS-HIV, immunocompromised, low
socioeconomic status, smoking, hispanic, DES daughters, long term contraceptive use
What does the D in melanoma stand for? -ANS-greater than 6mm in diameter or 1/4 of an inch
Boutonniere deformities are indicative of what disease? -ANS-rheumatoid arthritis
What are the potassium sparing diuretics? -ANS-spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, eplenerone
What class of diuretic is bumetanide? -ANS-a loop diuretic, same as lasix
What is Chovstek's sign? -ANS-a contraction of ipsilateral facial muscles subsequent to percussion over
the facial nerve, indicative of hypocalcemia
What is Trousseau's sign? -ANS-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? -ANS-phosphorous
When you see the trigger word "christmas tree", what rash should you consider? -ANS-pityriasis rosea
What is the recommended treatment for pityriasis rosea? -ANS-nothing; it is a viral rash and can last up
to two months before clearing on it's own
Causing harm or damage -ANS-deleterious
How do you calculate ideal body weight for men? -ANS-start at 106 pounds and then add 6 for every
inch above 5 feet
How is lichen sclerosus treated? -ANS-topical steroids, topical calcineuronin inhibitors to suppress the
immune system, topical or oral retinoids, phototherapy
What is the tell-tale sign of malignant hypertension? -ANS-retinopathy and blurred vision; characterized
by a diastolic BP of greater than 130
What is the difference between a Parkinsonian tremor and an essential tremor? -ANS-a Parkinson
tremor is also known as a resting tremor and is seen at rest, may look like pill-rolling. an essential tremor
is bilateral, symmetric and seen when the hands are doing something
What can worsen and improve an essential tremor? -ANS-worsened by stress or fatigue, improved by
alcohol
Part 3 2024
When should pediatrics be screened for hyperlipidemia? -ANS-between 9 and 11 years old
What is the tell-tale symptom of endometriosis? -ANS-progressive dysmenorrhea
What is treatment for first-line endometriosis? -ANS-cyclic OCPs and NSAIDs
How is endometriosis diagnosed? -ANS-via transvaginal ultrasound
What are risk factors for the development of cervical cancer? -ANS-HIV, immunocompromised, low
socioeconomic status, smoking, hispanic, DES daughters, long term contraceptive use
What does the D in melanoma stand for? -ANS-greater than 6mm in diameter or 1/4 of an inch
Boutonniere deformities are indicative of what disease? -ANS-rheumatoid arthritis
What are the potassium sparing diuretics? -ANS-spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, eplenerone
What class of diuretic is bumetanide? -ANS-a loop diuretic, same as lasix
What is Chovstek's sign? -ANS-a contraction of ipsilateral facial muscles subsequent to percussion over
the facial nerve, indicative of hypocalcemia
What is Trousseau's sign? -ANS-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? -ANS-phosphorous
When you see the trigger word "christmas tree", what rash should you consider? -ANS-pityriasis rosea
What is the recommended treatment for pityriasis rosea? -ANS-nothing; it is a viral rash and can last up
to two months before clearing on it's own
Causing harm or damage -ANS-deleterious
How do you calculate ideal body weight for men? -ANS-start at 106 pounds and then add 6 for every
inch above 5 feet
How is lichen sclerosus treated? -ANS-topical steroids, topical calcineuronin inhibitors to suppress the
immune system, topical or oral retinoids, phototherapy
What is the tell-tale sign of malignant hypertension? -ANS-retinopathy and blurred vision; characterized
by a diastolic BP of greater than 130
What is the difference between a Parkinsonian tremor and an essential tremor? -ANS-a Parkinson
tremor is also known as a resting tremor and is seen at rest, may look like pill-rolling. an essential tremor
is bilateral, symmetric and seen when the hands are doing something
What can worsen and improve an essential tremor? -ANS-worsened by stress or fatigue, improved by
alcohol
