APEA PRE PREDICTOR EXAM LATEST
2025-2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 1770
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? ( correct answers ) diarrhea
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? ( correct answers ) diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? ( correct
answers ) papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? ( correct
answers ) papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? ( correct answers ) no treatment; it
should heal on it's own
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? ( correct answers ) no treatment; it
should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis? (
correct answers ) week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis? (
correct answers ) week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic
symphysis and umbilicus? ( correct answers ) week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic
symphysis and umbilicus? ( correct answers ) week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? ( correct
answers ) week 20
,At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? ( correct
answers ) week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid
process and umbilicus? ( correct answers ) week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid
process and umbilicus? ( correct answers ) week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? ( correct
answers ) week 34
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? ( correct
answers ) week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? ( correct answers )
hyperthyroidism
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? ( correct answers )
hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease? ( correct answers ) 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
What is Paget's disease? ( correct answers ) 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? ( correct answers ) bisphosphonates
How do we treat Paget's diseease? ( correct answers ) bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? ( correct answers ) with the
shoulder strap like a normal person and then the groin strap below the belly and
across the hips
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? ( correct answers ) 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? ( correct answers ) parvovirus aka slapped
cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
,What is another name for fifth disease? ( correct answers ) parvovirus aka slapped
cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? ( correct answers ) primary
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? ( correct answers ) primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? ( correct
answers ) as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? ( correct
answers ) as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines? ( correct answers ) diphenhydramine
(benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are the first generation antihistamines? ( correct answers ) diphenhydramine
(benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? ( correct answers ) rash on hands
and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? ( correct answers ) rash on hands
and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? ( correct
answers ) a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? ( correct
answers ) a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? ( correct answers ) cipro
(if not STI related) or ceftriaxone
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? ( correct answers ) cipro
(if not STI related) or ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? ( correct answers ) clear to bloody
unilateral nipple discharge (bilateral is usually benign), and also a wart like lump
palpated in the nipple area
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? ( correct answers ) 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?
( correct answers ) first generation cephalosporins, unless the allergy is severe, then
you would consider macrolides like a -mycin
If a patient has GABHS but has an allergy to penicillins, what is the second line option?
( correct answers ) 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?
( correct answers ) in those who are on any type of nitrate or triptan because it could
result in hypotension
PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) are contraindicated in which patient populations?
( correct answers ) in those who are on any type of nitrate or triptan because it could
result in hypotension
What class of drug is sildenafil (viagra)? ( correct answers ) 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 class of drug is sildenafil (viagra)? ( correct answers ) 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? ( correct answers ) think P
meaning pain, A meaning absent or weak pulses, eschar or shiny legs, intermittent
claudication
What are the symptoms of peripheral artery disease? ( correct answers ) think P
meaning pain, A meaning absent or weak pulses, eschar or shiny legs, intermittent
claudication
What is first line treatment for PAD? ( correct answers ) walking and physical
activity to improve circulation. second line is an aspirin or anti-platelet
What is first line treatment for PAD? ( correct answers ) 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? ( correct answers ) do not
elevate the feet; keep them down
What should we tell our patients with PAD NOT to do? ( correct answers ) do not
elevate the feet; keep them down
2025-2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 1770
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? ( correct answers ) diarrhea
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? ( correct answers ) diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? ( correct
answers ) papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? ( correct
answers ) papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? ( correct answers ) no treatment; it
should heal on it's own
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? ( correct answers ) no treatment; it
should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis? (
correct answers ) week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis? (
correct answers ) week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic
symphysis and umbilicus? ( correct answers ) week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic
symphysis and umbilicus? ( correct answers ) week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? ( correct
answers ) week 20
,At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? ( correct
answers ) week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid
process and umbilicus? ( correct answers ) week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid
process and umbilicus? ( correct answers ) week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? ( correct
answers ) week 34
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? ( correct
answers ) week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? ( correct answers )
hyperthyroidism
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? ( correct answers )
hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease? ( correct answers ) 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
What is Paget's disease? ( correct answers ) 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? ( correct answers ) bisphosphonates
How do we treat Paget's diseease? ( correct answers ) bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? ( correct answers ) with the
shoulder strap like a normal person and then the groin strap below the belly and
across the hips
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? ( correct answers ) 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? ( correct answers ) parvovirus aka slapped
cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
,What is another name for fifth disease? ( correct answers ) parvovirus aka slapped
cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? ( correct answers ) primary
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? ( correct answers ) primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? ( correct
answers ) as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? ( correct
answers ) as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines? ( correct answers ) diphenhydramine
(benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are the first generation antihistamines? ( correct answers ) diphenhydramine
(benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? ( correct answers ) rash on hands
and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? ( correct answers ) rash on hands
and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? ( correct
answers ) a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? ( correct
answers ) a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? ( correct answers ) cipro
(if not STI related) or ceftriaxone
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? ( correct answers ) cipro
(if not STI related) or ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? ( correct answers ) clear to bloody
unilateral nipple discharge (bilateral is usually benign), and also a wart like lump
palpated in the nipple area
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? ( correct answers ) 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?
( correct answers ) first generation cephalosporins, unless the allergy is severe, then
you would consider macrolides like a -mycin
If a patient has GABHS but has an allergy to penicillins, what is the second line option?
( correct answers ) 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?
( correct answers ) in those who are on any type of nitrate or triptan because it could
result in hypotension
PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) are contraindicated in which patient populations?
( correct answers ) in those who are on any type of nitrate or triptan because it could
result in hypotension
What class of drug is sildenafil (viagra)? ( correct answers ) 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 class of drug is sildenafil (viagra)? ( correct answers ) 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? ( correct answers ) think P
meaning pain, A meaning absent or weak pulses, eschar or shiny legs, intermittent
claudication
What are the symptoms of peripheral artery disease? ( correct answers ) think P
meaning pain, A meaning absent or weak pulses, eschar or shiny legs, intermittent
claudication
What is first line treatment for PAD? ( correct answers ) walking and physical
activity to improve circulation. second line is an aspirin or anti-platelet
What is first line treatment for PAD? ( correct answers ) 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? ( correct answers ) do not
elevate the feet; keep them down
What should we tell our patients with PAD NOT to do? ( correct answers ) do not
elevate the feet; keep them down
