APEA Pre-Predictor Exam Study Guide Questions
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What is the recommended treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica? - ANSWER -
steroids
What is the recommended treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica? - ANSWER -
steroids
Patients with SLE are going to have what abnormal labwork? - ANSWER -
elevated ESR and CRP
Patients with SLE are going to have what abnormal labwork? - ANSWER -
elevated ESR and CRP
How do we treat lupus flares? - ANSWER -steroids
How do we treat lupus flares? - ANSWER -steroids
What are common sequelae of fibromyalgia? - ANSWER -insomnia and
depression
What are common sequelae of fibromyalgia? - ANSWER -insomnia and
depression
What is a great treatment option for fibromyalgia? - ANSWER -amitriptyline (a
TCA) because it helps with chronic pain, sleep, and depression
What is a great treatment option for fibromyalgia? - ANSWER -amitriptyline (a
TCA) because it helps with chronic pain, sleep, and depression
How is fibromyalgia diagnosed? - ANSWER -when at least 8 out of 11 points
bilaterally are tender to touch and the symptoms have lasted longer than 3 months
How is fibromyalgia diagnosed? - ANSWER -when at least 8 out of 11 points
bilaterally are tender to touch and the symptoms have lasted longer than 3 months
, What is slipped capital femoral epiphysis? - ANSWER -when the femoral head of
the hip is out of place
What is slipped capital femoral epiphysis? - ANSWER -when the femoral head of
the hip is out of place
What is the trendelenburg sign and when is it positive? - ANSWER -when the
patient is standing straight and the pelvis on the unaffected side drops; this is a sign
of a slipped capital femoral epiphysis
What is the trendelenburg sign and when is it positive? - ANSWER -when the
patient is standing straight and the pelvis on the unaffected side drops; this is a sign
of a slipped capital femoral epiphysis
What is the main characteristic of a slipped capital femoral epiphysis? -
ANSWER -walking with a limp
What is the main characteristic of a slipped capital femoral epiphysis? -
ANSWER -walking with a limp
SCFE is most common in which patient population? - ANSWER -adolescents
SCFE is most common in which patient population? - ANSWER -adolescents
What is legg-calve-perthe disease? - ANSWER -avascular necrosis of the femoral
head due to a lack of blood supply
What is legg-calve-perthe disease? - ANSWER -avascular necrosis of the femoral
head due to a lack of blood supply
Legg-calve-perthes disease is most common in which patient population? -
ANSWER -young children
Legg-calve-perthes disease is most common in which patient population? -
ANSWER -young children
What is the radiographic study of choice for the knee? - ANSWER -MRI
What is the radiographic study of choice for the knee? - ANSWER -MRI
,What is the radiographic study of choice for the back? - ANSWER -x ray
What is the radiographic study of choice for the back? - ANSWER -x ray
What is bursitis? - ANSWER -a fluid collection in the bursa of a joint
What is bursitis? - ANSWER -a fluid collection in the bursa of a joint
How is bursitis treated? - ANSWER -a needle to instill intraarticular steroids and
then pull off fluid
How is bursitis treated? - ANSWER -a needle to instill intraarticular steroids and
then pull off fluid
Bursitis can be a __________ issue - ANSWER -recurrent
Bursitis can be a __________ issue - ANSWER -recurrent
The medical term for knock knees - ANSWER -genu valgum
The medical term for knock knees - ANSWER -genu valgum
The medical term for bow legs - ANSWER -genu varum
The medical term for bow legs - ANSWER -genu varum
What is myasthenia gravis? - ANSWER -an autoimmune disorder that causes
muscle weakness of the voluntary muscles
What is myasthenia gravis? - ANSWER -an autoimmune disorder that causes
muscle weakness of the voluntary muscles
Genu valgum is caused by a problem with what? - ANSWER -the medial
collateral ligament; think valgum as in gum makes your knees stick together
Genu valgum is caused by a problem with what? - ANSWER -the medial
collateral ligament; think valgum as in gum makes your knees stick together
Genu varum is caused by a problem with what? - ANSWER -the lateral collateral
ligament
, Genu varum is caused by a problem with what? - ANSWER -the lateral collateral
ligament
What are shin splints? - ANSWER -a medial tibial syndrome caused by overuse
of the muscles
What are shin splints? - ANSWER -a medial tibial syndrome caused by overuse
of the muscles
How do we treat shin splints? - ANSWER -rest and avoidance of exercise until
the pain resolves
How do we treat shin splints? - ANSWER -rest and avoidance of exercise until
the pain resolves
What is the tell-tale difference between a herniated disc and sciatica? - ANSWER
-sciatica feels better when you stand, a herniated disc feels better when you sit
down
What is the tell-tale difference between a herniated disc and sciatica? - ANSWER
-sciatica feels better when you stand, a herniated disc feels better when you sit
down
When will spinal or lumbar stenosis feel better? - ANSWER -when the patient sits
down
When will spinal or lumbar stenosis feel better? - ANSWER -when the patient sits
down
What is Korsakoff syndrome? - ANSWER -a deficiency in thiamine and folate
caused by alcoholism
What is Korsakoff syndrome? - ANSWER -a deficiency in thiamine and folate
caused by alcoholism
What changes to the vagina occur with aging? - ANSWER -dryness, loss of
rugae, less pubic hair
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What is the recommended treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica? - ANSWER -
steroids
What is the recommended treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica? - ANSWER -
steroids
Patients with SLE are going to have what abnormal labwork? - ANSWER -
elevated ESR and CRP
Patients with SLE are going to have what abnormal labwork? - ANSWER -
elevated ESR and CRP
How do we treat lupus flares? - ANSWER -steroids
How do we treat lupus flares? - ANSWER -steroids
What are common sequelae of fibromyalgia? - ANSWER -insomnia and
depression
What are common sequelae of fibromyalgia? - ANSWER -insomnia and
depression
What is a great treatment option for fibromyalgia? - ANSWER -amitriptyline (a
TCA) because it helps with chronic pain, sleep, and depression
What is a great treatment option for fibromyalgia? - ANSWER -amitriptyline (a
TCA) because it helps with chronic pain, sleep, and depression
How is fibromyalgia diagnosed? - ANSWER -when at least 8 out of 11 points
bilaterally are tender to touch and the symptoms have lasted longer than 3 months
How is fibromyalgia diagnosed? - ANSWER -when at least 8 out of 11 points
bilaterally are tender to touch and the symptoms have lasted longer than 3 months
, What is slipped capital femoral epiphysis? - ANSWER -when the femoral head of
the hip is out of place
What is slipped capital femoral epiphysis? - ANSWER -when the femoral head of
the hip is out of place
What is the trendelenburg sign and when is it positive? - ANSWER -when the
patient is standing straight and the pelvis on the unaffected side drops; this is a sign
of a slipped capital femoral epiphysis
What is the trendelenburg sign and when is it positive? - ANSWER -when the
patient is standing straight and the pelvis on the unaffected side drops; this is a sign
of a slipped capital femoral epiphysis
What is the main characteristic of a slipped capital femoral epiphysis? -
ANSWER -walking with a limp
What is the main characteristic of a slipped capital femoral epiphysis? -
ANSWER -walking with a limp
SCFE is most common in which patient population? - ANSWER -adolescents
SCFE is most common in which patient population? - ANSWER -adolescents
What is legg-calve-perthe disease? - ANSWER -avascular necrosis of the femoral
head due to a lack of blood supply
What is legg-calve-perthe disease? - ANSWER -avascular necrosis of the femoral
head due to a lack of blood supply
Legg-calve-perthes disease is most common in which patient population? -
ANSWER -young children
Legg-calve-perthes disease is most common in which patient population? -
ANSWER -young children
What is the radiographic study of choice for the knee? - ANSWER -MRI
What is the radiographic study of choice for the knee? - ANSWER -MRI
,What is the radiographic study of choice for the back? - ANSWER -x ray
What is the radiographic study of choice for the back? - ANSWER -x ray
What is bursitis? - ANSWER -a fluid collection in the bursa of a joint
What is bursitis? - ANSWER -a fluid collection in the bursa of a joint
How is bursitis treated? - ANSWER -a needle to instill intraarticular steroids and
then pull off fluid
How is bursitis treated? - ANSWER -a needle to instill intraarticular steroids and
then pull off fluid
Bursitis can be a __________ issue - ANSWER -recurrent
Bursitis can be a __________ issue - ANSWER -recurrent
The medical term for knock knees - ANSWER -genu valgum
The medical term for knock knees - ANSWER -genu valgum
The medical term for bow legs - ANSWER -genu varum
The medical term for bow legs - ANSWER -genu varum
What is myasthenia gravis? - ANSWER -an autoimmune disorder that causes
muscle weakness of the voluntary muscles
What is myasthenia gravis? - ANSWER -an autoimmune disorder that causes
muscle weakness of the voluntary muscles
Genu valgum is caused by a problem with what? - ANSWER -the medial
collateral ligament; think valgum as in gum makes your knees stick together
Genu valgum is caused by a problem with what? - ANSWER -the medial
collateral ligament; think valgum as in gum makes your knees stick together
Genu varum is caused by a problem with what? - ANSWER -the lateral collateral
ligament
, Genu varum is caused by a problem with what? - ANSWER -the lateral collateral
ligament
What are shin splints? - ANSWER -a medial tibial syndrome caused by overuse
of the muscles
What are shin splints? - ANSWER -a medial tibial syndrome caused by overuse
of the muscles
How do we treat shin splints? - ANSWER -rest and avoidance of exercise until
the pain resolves
How do we treat shin splints? - ANSWER -rest and avoidance of exercise until
the pain resolves
What is the tell-tale difference between a herniated disc and sciatica? - ANSWER
-sciatica feels better when you stand, a herniated disc feels better when you sit
down
What is the tell-tale difference between a herniated disc and sciatica? - ANSWER
-sciatica feels better when you stand, a herniated disc feels better when you sit
down
When will spinal or lumbar stenosis feel better? - ANSWER -when the patient sits
down
When will spinal or lumbar stenosis feel better? - ANSWER -when the patient sits
down
What is Korsakoff syndrome? - ANSWER -a deficiency in thiamine and folate
caused by alcoholism
What is Korsakoff syndrome? - ANSWER -a deficiency in thiamine and folate
caused by alcoholism
What changes to the vagina occur with aging? - ANSWER -dryness, loss of
rugae, less pubic hair
