APEA QBank AANP Review
Gestational diabetes screening occurs between what weeks gestation? Ans- 24-48
When you ask the patient to take a deep breath in and then palpate over the RUQ abdomen. Positive
when pain is elicited. This is a sign of ___________. Ans- Murphy's sign; cholecystitis
What a...
APEA QBank AANP Review
Gestational diabetes screening occurs between what weeks gestation? Ans- 24-48
When you ask the patient to take a deep breath in and then palpate over the RUQ abdomen. Positive
when pain is elicited. This is a sign of ___________. Ans- Murphy's sign; cholecystitis
What are names of LABA medications? Ans- salmeterol
What is encopresis in children? Ans- stool incontinence after the age of being toilet trained
The medical term for being cross-eyed Ans- strabismus
What is atopic dermatitis? Ans- eczema
Tests used to diagnose developmental hip dysplasia Ans- Barlow and Ortolani maneuvers
What is the female athlete triad? Ans- disordered eating, amenorrhea, osteoporosis
How do patients with aortic regurgitation typically present? Ans- they will have a long asymptomatic
period followed by exercise intolerance, then dyspnea at rest. The left ventricle eventually fails unless
the aortic valve is replaced.
What does the rash of fifth disease (a viral exanthem) look like? Ans- maculopapular rash that blanches
easily and may be accompanied by joint aches
What cardiac abnormalities are expected to be heard on auscultation of a pregnant patient? Ans- a
venous hum murmur and an S3
When a headache accompanies a stroke, is this most often hemorrhagic or ischemic? Ans- hemorrhagic
,AV nicking is most commonly seen on retinal exam of which chronic condition? Ans- hypertension
Within 6 months of being started on a TCA or SSRI, what is a common side effect that occurs? Ans-
weight gain
When does otitis media with effusion usually occur? Ans- either before or after an episode of acute
otitis media. This effusion is not infected fluid but it is considered a breeding ground for bacteria. This
should not be treated with antibiotics.
The medical term for jock itch Ans- tinea cruris
Tinea cruris "jock itch" is a common __________ infection and should be treated with what? Ans-
fungal; OTC antifungal cream
What are teaching points for males to avoid contracting tinea cruris? Ans- dry off after swimming and
don't stay in a wet bathing suit
Tinea cruris can affect the inner thighs but never what else? Ans- the penis or scrotum
On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a bacterial infection? Ans- cocci
and rods
On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a candidal infection? Ans- yeasts
What are dermatophytes? Ans- fungi
On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a dermatophytic (fungal)
infection? Ans- hyphae that are long, thin, and branching (such as in the case of tinea pedis, tinea cruris,
and tinea corporis)
The medical term for ringworm Ans- tinea corporis
, What is the most common cause of viral pneumonia in peds? Ans- RSV
Viral pneumonia is the most common type of pneumonia in children of what ages? Ans- 6 months to 5
years
What is the simplest way to screen for nutritional adequacy in older adults? Ans- measure their weight
How are scabies treated? Ans- via permethrin and good hygiene
What are common side effects of NSAIDs? Ans- renal impairment, acute renal failure, gastritis
What is the most common cause of pernicious anemias? Ans- vitamin B12 deficiency
How should oral iron supplements be taken? Ans- on an empty stomach with something acidic and high
in calcium such as orange juice
Group A strep pharyngitis can be accompanied by what symptoms other than the classic Centor criteria?
Ans- abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting
A stool specimen that is positive for WBCs is a sign of what? Ans- a viral or bacterial infection
The only type of incontinence that would not benefit from pelvic floor therapy is what? Ans- overflow
incontinence
What do the skin manifestations of a penicillin allergy look like? Ans- hives
What are symptoms that someone will experience as soon as they are started on a SSRI and when will
this resolve? Ans- headache, nausea, insomnia, restlessness, agitation; will resolve in 2 weeks
What causes the dry cough in people taking an ACEI? Ans- the buildup of bradykinin which is usually
degraded by ACE
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