2024 APEA PREDICTOR EXAM TEST BANK / APEA Pre-Predictor Test Questions and Answers with Rationales 2024/2025

2024 APEA PREDICTOR EXAM TEST BANK / APEA Pre-Predictor Test Questions and Answers with Rationales 2024/2025 Mononucleosis - ANS-Symptomatic infection caused by Epstein-Barr virus with signs such as fatigue, chills, malaise, anorexia, white tonsillar exudates, lymphadenopathy, and splenomegaly. Diagnosed using Monospot and CBC. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole - ANS-First-line medication for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) in most patients. Men should be treated for 7-10 days, while women may be treated for 3 days for uncomplicated UTIs. Isotretinoin - ANS-Systemic agent for severe inflammatory acne. Must be used with caution due to teratogenic effects. Requires effective contraception in women of childbearing age. Anticonvulsants - ANS-Reduce effectiveness of contraceptives. Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate injections or levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices are better contraceptive options for patients taking anticonvulsants. Statin Therapy - ANS-Recommended for improving lipid profile and reducing morbidity and mortality associated with dyslipidemia. Primarily lowers LDL-C levels, but also lowers triglycerides and increases HDL-C levels. Malpractice - ANS-Occurs when a healthcare professional's actions fall below the appropriate standard of care and harm the patient. In this case, the failure to refer a patient with appendicitis. Ethical Dilemma - ANS-Occurs when a healthcare professional has a difference of opinion with their employer based on religious or moral beliefs. Providing emergency contraception is not against the law or a violation of standards of practice. Psoriasis - ANS-Characterized by erythematous papules, red plaques with silvery scales, and Auspitz sign. Treatment includes topical agents with tar, salicylic acid, and topical steroids. Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome - ANS-Occurs when treatment with an antidepressant is interrupted and can include flu-like symptoms, insomnia, nausea, imbalance, sensory disturbances, and hyperarousal. Tapering is recommended. Tricyclic Antidepressant - ANS-Should not be used in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) due to increased risk of urinary retention. Intimate Partner Abuse - ANS-Requires establishing trust in the therapeutic relationship, emphasizing that the victim is not at fault, addressing the victim's safety, and considering an order of protection against the perpetrator. Bacteriuria - ANS-Increased incidence found in pregnant women, children, patients with diabetes, and patients over the age of 70. Pregnant women are at higher risk of complications. Hyperglycemia - ANS-Can result in diabetic complications such as retinopathy, hypertension resistant to treatment, peripheral neuropathy, and accelerated atherosclerosis. Herpangina - ANS-Viral infection common in toddlers and young children caused by Coxsackie virus. Characterized by numerous small ulcerations on the tonsils and uvula.