APEA QBank AANP EXAM Review (QUESTONS AND
ANSWERS ) VERIFIED 100% CORRECT
If the number of bacteria on a urinalysis are greater than ____________________, this
is indicative of a UTI. - ANSWER 100,000
What are signs of a ruptured TM other than the obviously ruptured TM? - ANSWER
muffled hearing and bright red blood in the canal
Osgood Schlatter disease produces pain where? - ANSWER in the knees
Growing pains usually occur when? - ANSWER at nighttime
Children with complaints of midbone pain should be worked for what MNM differential? -
ANSWER acute lymphocytic leukemia
NSAIDs should be used in caution with what patient population? - ANSWER anyone
with hypertension because they cause sodium retention and increase blood pressure
What is the most common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea? - ANSWER
endometriosis; symptoms include spotting in between periods, cervical stenosis or
displacement, nodular or tender uterosacral ligaments
When should AAA screening be performed via US? - ANSWER once for all males age
65-75 who have ever smoked
What is responsible for the transmission of poison ivy? - ANSWER the oils from the
plant itself. So the only way someone can pass it on to another person is if they still
have oil from the plant on their skin (like if they haven't bathed). Note that the fluid
inside the blisters is not contagious
Actinic keratosis is a precursor for what? - ANSWER squamos cell carcinoma
What is papilledema? - ANSWER swelling of the optic nerve and disc secondary to
increased ICP. Often co-occurring with a headache
Is sexual activity safe during pregnancy? - ANSWER it can expose someone to STDs
,and it can also stimulate preterm labor due to stimulation of the lower uterine segment
and release of oxtocin
A report of "knee locking" is a classic complaint of what? - ANSWER a meniscal tear
Can a pregnant woman be on levothyroxine during pregnancy? - ANSWER yes, she
should continue it and have TSH checked monthly because she may need a higher
dose as thyroid hormone needs increase during pregnancy
What characterizes mild persistent asthma? - ANSWER asthma where symptoms occur
more than twice weekly
People who do not have a spleen (asplenic) are at a greater risk of what? - ANSWER
more susceptible to bacterial infections
What 2 things put someone at the highest risk of developing pancreatitis? - ANSWER
gallstones and alcohol abuse. Hypertriglyceridemia can also cause it.
What are the RF for GI bleeding? - ANSWER age 75 or older, warfarin use, daily NSAID
use, chronic steroid use, PMHx of GI bleed
When two or more RF for a GI bleed are present, we should not start a patient on
aspirin without what? - ANSWER a daily PPI
What medication is first line for the treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria or UTI in
pregnancy? - ANSWER nitrofurantoin
Athletic amenorrhea increases one's risk of developing what? - ANSWER osteoporosis;
this is because there is a loss of body fat and body fat is what produces estrogen so
estrogen levels decline
An intervention being performed to prevent the occurrence of the same event
happening again is an example of ___________ prevention. Give an example. -
ANSWER secondary; taking a daily aspirin to prevent another stroke after already
having one
What is Strattera (atomoxetine) used for? - ANSWER ADHD; side effect includes
increased BP and HR so monitor closely
What is the drug Danazol and what is it used for? - ANSWER an androgen used in the
, treatment of endometriosis and fibrocystic breast disease
Danazol, an androgen, has what potential side effects? - ANSWER edema, hirsutism,
hair loss, vocal changes
The Mirena (Levonorgestrol) IUD stays in for how long? - ANSWER 5 years
What is the most common reason for persistent gonorrhea infections? - ANSWER
failure of the patient to abstain from unprotected sexual intercourse
What class of drug is theophylline? What does it do? - ANSWER methylxanthine; it's a
bronchodilator
Beta blockers are contraindicated in which cardiovascular condition? - ANSWER variant
(prinzmetal) angina bc they may induce coronary vasospasm from unopposed alpha
receptor activity
What class of drug is Ropinirole (requip) and what is it used for? - ANSWER dopamine
agonist; restless leg syndrome
Are males or females more likely to commit suicide? - ANSWER males
How do depression vs. anxiety differ in the way that they affect sleep? - ANSWER
anxiety usually causes people to have problems falling asleep whereas depression
causes early morning wakening
What is the most common cause of pneumonia in all ages? - ANSWER strep pneumo
What is the most common cause of hemorrhagic stroke? - ANSWER hypertension
What helps prevent infection by maintaining the acidic environment of the ear canal? -
ANSWER cerumen
Mortality associated with Kawasaki disease is most likely related to what? - ANSWER
coronary artery aneurysm
What is Kawasaki disease? - ANSWER an acute febrile illness of early childhood
characterized by vasculitis of the medium sized arteries, most noticeable in the
coronary vessels
ANSWERS ) VERIFIED 100% CORRECT
If the number of bacteria on a urinalysis are greater than ____________________, this
is indicative of a UTI. - ANSWER 100,000
What are signs of a ruptured TM other than the obviously ruptured TM? - ANSWER
muffled hearing and bright red blood in the canal
Osgood Schlatter disease produces pain where? - ANSWER in the knees
Growing pains usually occur when? - ANSWER at nighttime
Children with complaints of midbone pain should be worked for what MNM differential? -
ANSWER acute lymphocytic leukemia
NSAIDs should be used in caution with what patient population? - ANSWER anyone
with hypertension because they cause sodium retention and increase blood pressure
What is the most common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea? - ANSWER
endometriosis; symptoms include spotting in between periods, cervical stenosis or
displacement, nodular or tender uterosacral ligaments
When should AAA screening be performed via US? - ANSWER once for all males age
65-75 who have ever smoked
What is responsible for the transmission of poison ivy? - ANSWER the oils from the
plant itself. So the only way someone can pass it on to another person is if they still
have oil from the plant on their skin (like if they haven't bathed). Note that the fluid
inside the blisters is not contagious
Actinic keratosis is a precursor for what? - ANSWER squamos cell carcinoma
What is papilledema? - ANSWER swelling of the optic nerve and disc secondary to
increased ICP. Often co-occurring with a headache
Is sexual activity safe during pregnancy? - ANSWER it can expose someone to STDs
,and it can also stimulate preterm labor due to stimulation of the lower uterine segment
and release of oxtocin
A report of "knee locking" is a classic complaint of what? - ANSWER a meniscal tear
Can a pregnant woman be on levothyroxine during pregnancy? - ANSWER yes, she
should continue it and have TSH checked monthly because she may need a higher
dose as thyroid hormone needs increase during pregnancy
What characterizes mild persistent asthma? - ANSWER asthma where symptoms occur
more than twice weekly
People who do not have a spleen (asplenic) are at a greater risk of what? - ANSWER
more susceptible to bacterial infections
What 2 things put someone at the highest risk of developing pancreatitis? - ANSWER
gallstones and alcohol abuse. Hypertriglyceridemia can also cause it.
What are the RF for GI bleeding? - ANSWER age 75 or older, warfarin use, daily NSAID
use, chronic steroid use, PMHx of GI bleed
When two or more RF for a GI bleed are present, we should not start a patient on
aspirin without what? - ANSWER a daily PPI
What medication is first line for the treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria or UTI in
pregnancy? - ANSWER nitrofurantoin
Athletic amenorrhea increases one's risk of developing what? - ANSWER osteoporosis;
this is because there is a loss of body fat and body fat is what produces estrogen so
estrogen levels decline
An intervention being performed to prevent the occurrence of the same event
happening again is an example of ___________ prevention. Give an example. -
ANSWER secondary; taking a daily aspirin to prevent another stroke after already
having one
What is Strattera (atomoxetine) used for? - ANSWER ADHD; side effect includes
increased BP and HR so monitor closely
What is the drug Danazol and what is it used for? - ANSWER an androgen used in the
, treatment of endometriosis and fibrocystic breast disease
Danazol, an androgen, has what potential side effects? - ANSWER edema, hirsutism,
hair loss, vocal changes
The Mirena (Levonorgestrol) IUD stays in for how long? - ANSWER 5 years
What is the most common reason for persistent gonorrhea infections? - ANSWER
failure of the patient to abstain from unprotected sexual intercourse
What class of drug is theophylline? What does it do? - ANSWER methylxanthine; it's a
bronchodilator
Beta blockers are contraindicated in which cardiovascular condition? - ANSWER variant
(prinzmetal) angina bc they may induce coronary vasospasm from unopposed alpha
receptor activity
What class of drug is Ropinirole (requip) and what is it used for? - ANSWER dopamine
agonist; restless leg syndrome
Are males or females more likely to commit suicide? - ANSWER males
How do depression vs. anxiety differ in the way that they affect sleep? - ANSWER
anxiety usually causes people to have problems falling asleep whereas depression
causes early morning wakening
What is the most common cause of pneumonia in all ages? - ANSWER strep pneumo
What is the most common cause of hemorrhagic stroke? - ANSWER hypertension
What helps prevent infection by maintaining the acidic environment of the ear canal? -
ANSWER cerumen
Mortality associated with Kawasaki disease is most likely related to what? - ANSWER
coronary artery aneurysm
What is Kawasaki disease? - ANSWER an acute febrile illness of early childhood
characterized by vasculitis of the medium sized arteries, most noticeable in the
coronary vessels
