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APEA PRE PREDICTOR EXAMWhat is the biggest side effect of colchicine? - ANSWER diarrhea
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 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
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 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 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 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 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
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
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
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 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
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
What is another name for fifth disease? - ANSWER parvovirus aka slapped cheek
disease aka erythema infectiosum
What is another name for fifth disease? - ANSWER parvovirus aka slapped cheek
disease aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? - ANSWER primary
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? - ANSWER primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? - ANSWER as
soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? - ANSWER as
soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines? - ANSWER diphenhydramine
(benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are the first generation antihistamines? - ANSWER diphenhydramine
(benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? - ANSWER rash on hands and
feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
,What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? - ANSWER rash on hands and
feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? - ANSWER a
fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? - ANSWER a
fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? - ANSWER cipro (if not
STI related) or ceftriaxone
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? - ANSWER cipro (if not
STI related) or ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER in those who are on any type of nitrate or triptan because
it could result in hypotension
What class of drug is sildenafil (viagra)? - ANSWER 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)? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER think P meaning
pain, A meaning absent or weak pulses, eschar or shiny legs, intermittent
claudication
What are the symptoms of peripheral artery disease? - ANSWER think P meaning
pain, A meaning absent or weak pulses, eschar or shiny legs, intermittent
claudication
What is first line treatment for PAD? - ANSWER walking and physical activity to
improve circulation. second line is an aspirin or anti-platelet
What is first line treatment for PAD? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER do not elevate
the feet; keep them down
What should we tell our patients with PAD NOT to do? - ANSWER do not elevate
the feet; keep them down
How do we diagnose PAD? - ANSWER an ABI < 7; doppler can also be used to
diagnose as well but is the second choice
How do we diagnose PAD? - ANSWER an ABI < 7; doppler can also be used to
diagnose as well but is the second choice
What are s/s of peripheral vascular disease? - ANSWER think V meaning volume
overload aka edema, may ache or be uncomfortable but is not painful, bounding
pulses, ruddy discoloration
What are s/s of peripheral vascular disease? - ANSWER think V meaning volume
overload aka edema, may ache or be uncomfortable but is not painful, bounding
pulses, ruddy discoloration
If a patient is on Coumadin but then they may need to go on an antibiotic for an
infection and Bactrim is the drug of choice, what should you do? - ANSWER
Bactrim increases INR so we would want to decrease the coumadin dose while the
patient is on this
If a patient is on Coumadin but then they may need to go on an antibiotic for an
infection and Bactrim is the drug of choice, what should you do? - ANSWER
Bactrim increases INR so we would want to decrease the coumadin dose while the
patient is on this
If a patient is on Coumadin but then they may need to go on Rifampin, what should
you do? - ANSWER Rifampin decreases INR so we'd want to increase the
coumadin dose
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