APEA Predictor Exam (Practice Problems) with 135 Questions and Expert Answers

APEA Predictor Exam (Practice Problems) with 135 Questions and Expert Answers What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? ANSWER diarrhea How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? ANSWER papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? ANSWER no treatment; it should heal on it's own At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis? ANSWER week 12 At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic symphysis and umbilicus? ANSWER week 16 At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? ANSWER week 20 At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid process and umbilicus? ANSWER week 28 At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? ANSWER week 34 Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? ANSWER hyperthyroidism What is Paget's disease? ANSWER 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? ANSWER bisphosphonates How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? ANSWER with the shoulder strap like a normal person and then the groin strap below the belly and across the hips