APEA Predictor Comprehensive Exam Questions
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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
What are s/s of peripheral vascular disease?
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?
Bactrim increases INR so we would want to decrease the
coumadin dose while the patient is on this
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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
What are s/s of peripheral vascular disease?
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?
Bactrim increases INR so we would want to decrease the
coumadin dose while the patient is on this
