APEA PREDICTOR EXAM TEST BANK 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES |ALREADY GRADED A+|BRAND NEW!
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APEA PREDICTOR EXAM TEST
BANK 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES |ALREADY GRADED A+|BRAND NEW!
APEA PREDICTOR EXAM TEST
BANK 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES |ALREADY GRADED A+|BRAND NEW!
APEA PREDICTOR EXAM TEST
BANK 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS...
APEA PRE DICTOR EXAM 2023 -2024 TEST BANK 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES |ALREADY GRADED A+|BRAND NEW! A 15 years old high school student with a mild sor e throat and low -grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase - ANSWER>>>Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase Explanation: mononucleosis is a symptomatic infection caused by the Epstein -Bar virus. Common is people 15 -24 years of age. Common signs and symptoms following incubation period (1 -2 months) include fatigue, chills, malaise, anorexia, white tonsillar exuda tes and lymphadenopathy or posterior cervical region. Splenomegaly can be present. A maculopapular or occasionally a petechial rash occurs in less than 15% of patients. A diagnosis is usually made using the Monospot. In addition, neutropenia and lymphocyto sis are usually detected in the CBC A 32 years old male patient complaint of urinary frequency and burning on urination for 3 days. Urinalyses reveals bacteriuria and positive nitrites. He denies any past hx. Of urinary tract infections. The initial treat ment should be: a. trimethoprim -sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7 -10 day b. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for 3 -5 days c. Trimethoprim -Sulfamethoxazole for 3 days d. 750 mg ciprofloxacin as a one -time dose - ANSWER>>>. trimethoprim -
sulfamethoxazole ( Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7 -10 day Explanation: trimethoprim -sulfamethoxazole (TMPS) is usually n appropriate medication to treat urinary tract infections in most patients. In the case of community resistance to TMPS >20%^, another medication should be substituted. In men, the appropriate length of time is 7 10 days. Women may be treated for 3 days for uncomplicated UTI Which agent is most effective for the treatment of nodulocystic acne? Benzoyl peroxide (Benzac) Retinoic acid (Retin A) Topical tetr acycline Isotretinoin - ANSWER>>>Isotretinoin Explanation: Isotretinoin (Accutane) is a systemic agent indicated for treatment with severe inflammatory acne. Guidelines for its use must be clearly understood by the patient. A woman of childbearing age must use an effective method of contraception because isotretinoin is 1 There are many restrictions in prescribing this medication because of the teratogenic effects is given during pregnancy. Therefore, it is a pregnancy category X. An 18 y/o woman is taking a combined hormonal oral contraceptive. She should be instructed to use a backup method for the prevention of pregnancy a. Throughout the week of placebo pills If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines. If prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) for a sinus infection if she forgets to take a single dose of the contraceptive - ANSWER>>>If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines. Explanation: Anticonvulsant including phenyt oin (Dilantin), carbamazepine (Tegretol), primidone (Mysoline), topiramate (Topamax) and oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives. Depo -
medroxyprogesterone acetate injections or levonorgestrel -releasing intrauterine
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