APEA Predictor Exam Questions and Answers 2022 with
complete solution(APEA all possible questions and
answers)
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? - -diarrhea
-How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? - -
papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
-How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? - -no treatment; it should
heal on it's own
-At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic
symphysis? - -week 12
-At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the
pubic symphysis and umbilicus? - -week 16
-At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? - -
week 20
-At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the
xiphoid process and umbilicus? - -week 28
-At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? - -
week 34
-Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? - -
hyperthyroidism
-What is Paget's disease? - -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? - -bisphosphonates
-How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? - -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? - -parvovirus aka slapped cheek
disease aka erythema infectiosum
-Which type of prevention are vaccinations? - -primary
, -When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? - -as
soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
-What are the first generation antihistamines? - -diphenhydramine
(benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
-What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? - -rash on hands and feet,
lymphadenopathy, fever
-What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? - -a
fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
-What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? - -cipro (if not
STI related) or ceftriaxone
-What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? - -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? - -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? - -in those who are on any type of nitrate or triptan because it
could result in hypotension
-What class of drug is sildenafil (viagra)? - -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? - -think P meaning
pain, A meaning absent or weak pulses, eschar or shiny legs, intermittent
claudication
-What is first line treatment for PAD? - -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? - -do not elevate the
feet; keep them down
-How do we diagnose PAD? - -an ABI < 7; doppler can also be used to
diagnose as well but is the second choice
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