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APEA Practice TestWhat is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated pneumonia? - Answer-
amoxicillin
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia. - Answer-pernicious; macrocytic
Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values. When should this value go back
down to normal levels and be checked after an acute infection? - Answer-4 weeks
The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults - Answer-mycoplasma pneumoniae
An herbal supplement thought to help BPH - Answer-saw palmetto
A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How should we work this up? - Answer-
clinical breast exam, mammogram, AND ultrasound
If a patient with strep comes back after 48 hours with no improvement on antibiotics, what should you
then prescribe? - Answer-a penicillin or cephalosporin with beta lactamase coverage
, How long must a tick be attached to the skin in order for Lyme disease to be transferred? - Answer-48
hours
When should kids be treated for hypertension? - Answer-if they also have diabetes, are symptomatic,
have hypertension > 95th percentile, or when end organ damage is present
ACEIs can cause what electrolyte abnormality? - Answer-hyperkalemia
A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what? - Answer-torn rotator cuff
The medical term for spoon shaped nails - Answer-koilonychia
Koilonychia is a sign of what? - Answer-iron deficiency anemia
How is influenza diagnosed? - Answer-a nasal swab
What finding would be most likely to differentiate gout from septic arthritis? - Answer-fever would be
indicative of septic arthritis
Diphenhydramine has __________ properties and is contraindicated in which patient populations? -
Answer-anticholinergic; elderly and those with glaucoma
The medical term for flat feet - Answer-pes planus
How does plantar fasciitis usually present? - Answer-as pain in the morning with resolution after several
steps, but as it worsens the patient will start to complain of heel pain throughout the day and with
walking
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