APEA PREDICTOR EXAM 2025 LATEST REAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADE A
The NP is counseling a 25 y/o sexually active male patient about condom use,
which of the following statement is INCORRECT
a. Adequate lubrication is needed to prevent damage to the condom
b. Roll the condom over an erect penis before any sexual contact
c. Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis
d. Withdraw while the penis is erect, so that the condom stays in place
Explanation: Condoms - ANSWER>>>c. Make sure the condom is tight against the
head of the penis
The NP is counseling a 25 y/o sexually active male patient about condom use,
which of the following statement is INCORRECT
a. Adequate lubrication is needed to prevent damage to the condom
b. Roll the condom over an erect penis before any sexual contact
c. Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis
d. Withdraw while the penis is erect, so that the condom stays in place
Explanation: Condoms - ANSWER>>>c. Make sure the condom is tight against the
head of the penis
Which of the following descriptions of Denver II Developmental Screening Test is
most accurate?
a. Applicable to children from birth to 2 years; evaluates four major categories of
development: motor, intellectual, emotional, and language to determine whether
a child is within normal range for various behaviors or is developmentally delayed
b. Applicable to children from birth to 5 years; evaluates four major categories of
development: motor, vision, hearing and psychosocial to determine whether a
child is normal or developmentally compromised
d. Applicable to children from birth to 6 years; evaluates four major categories of
development: gross motor, fine motor-adaptive, language, and personal social to
determine whether a child is within normal range for behaviors or is
,developmentally delayed. - ANSWER>>>d. Applicable to children from birth to 6
years; evaluates four major categories of development: gross motor, fine
motoradaptive, language, and personal social to determine whether a child is
within normal range for behaviors or is developmentally delayed.
A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore 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?
a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen
b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae
c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test.
d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase - ANSWER>>>d. Obtain an
urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
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 treatment 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>>>a.
trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
Which agent is most effective for the treatment of nodulocystic acne?
a. Benzoyl peroxide (Benzac)
b. Retinoic acid (Retin A)
c. Topical tetracycline
d. Isotretinoin - ANSWER>>>d. Isotretinoin
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
b. If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines.
, c. If prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) for a sinus infection
d. if she forgets to take a single dose of the contraceptive - ANSWER>>>b. If
prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines.
A 44 years old female patient has diabetes. Her total cholesterol (TC) is 250 mg/dl
(6.5mmol/L), LDL= 190 mg/dL (4.94 mmol/L), HDL= 25 mg/dL (65 mmol/L), and
triglycerides= 344 mg/dL (8.94 mmol/L). What agent have the greatest effect on
improving her lipid profile and reducing morbidity and mortality associates with
dyslipidemia?
a. Niacin (Niaspan)
b. Atorvastatin
c. Omega 3 fatty acids
d. Fenofibrates - ANSWER>>>b. Atorvastatin
A NP has recently been hired to work in a fast track facility. The NP employer
asked if she has "a problem prescribing medications for emergency
contraception." The NP replies affirmatively. This is: a. Grounds for dismissal
b. An ethical dilemma for the NP
c. Illegal according to the standards of nursing
d. Patient abandonment. - ANSWER>>>b. An ethical dilemma for the NP
30 years old female comes into a clinic with classic signs and symptoms of
appendicitis. The NP fails to refer the patient to a surgeon. The appendix ruptures
and the woman die. This is an example of a. Failure of diligence
b. Professional liability
c. Negligence
d. Malpractice - ANSWER>>>d. Malpractice
A patient presents with pruritic lesions on both knees. There are visible silver
scales. How Should this condition be managed? a. Topical antifungal cream
or ointment
b. Oral antibiotics
c. Topical corticosteroids cream
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADE A
The NP is counseling a 25 y/o sexually active male patient about condom use,
which of the following statement is INCORRECT
a. Adequate lubrication is needed to prevent damage to the condom
b. Roll the condom over an erect penis before any sexual contact
c. Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis
d. Withdraw while the penis is erect, so that the condom stays in place
Explanation: Condoms - ANSWER>>>c. Make sure the condom is tight against the
head of the penis
The NP is counseling a 25 y/o sexually active male patient about condom use,
which of the following statement is INCORRECT
a. Adequate lubrication is needed to prevent damage to the condom
b. Roll the condom over an erect penis before any sexual contact
c. Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis
d. Withdraw while the penis is erect, so that the condom stays in place
Explanation: Condoms - ANSWER>>>c. Make sure the condom is tight against the
head of the penis
Which of the following descriptions of Denver II Developmental Screening Test is
most accurate?
a. Applicable to children from birth to 2 years; evaluates four major categories of
development: motor, intellectual, emotional, and language to determine whether
a child is within normal range for various behaviors or is developmentally delayed
b. Applicable to children from birth to 5 years; evaluates four major categories of
development: motor, vision, hearing and psychosocial to determine whether a
child is normal or developmentally compromised
d. Applicable to children from birth to 6 years; evaluates four major categories of
development: gross motor, fine motor-adaptive, language, and personal social to
determine whether a child is within normal range for behaviors or is
,developmentally delayed. - ANSWER>>>d. Applicable to children from birth to 6
years; evaluates four major categories of development: gross motor, fine
motoradaptive, language, and personal social to determine whether a child is
within normal range for behaviors or is developmentally delayed.
A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore 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?
a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen
b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae
c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test.
d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase - ANSWER>>>d. Obtain an
urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
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 treatment 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>>>a.
trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
Which agent is most effective for the treatment of nodulocystic acne?
a. Benzoyl peroxide (Benzac)
b. Retinoic acid (Retin A)
c. Topical tetracycline
d. Isotretinoin - ANSWER>>>d. Isotretinoin
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
b. If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines.
, c. If prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) for a sinus infection
d. if she forgets to take a single dose of the contraceptive - ANSWER>>>b. If
prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines.
A 44 years old female patient has diabetes. Her total cholesterol (TC) is 250 mg/dl
(6.5mmol/L), LDL= 190 mg/dL (4.94 mmol/L), HDL= 25 mg/dL (65 mmol/L), and
triglycerides= 344 mg/dL (8.94 mmol/L). What agent have the greatest effect on
improving her lipid profile and reducing morbidity and mortality associates with
dyslipidemia?
a. Niacin (Niaspan)
b. Atorvastatin
c. Omega 3 fatty acids
d. Fenofibrates - ANSWER>>>b. Atorvastatin
A NP has recently been hired to work in a fast track facility. The NP employer
asked if she has "a problem prescribing medications for emergency
contraception." The NP replies affirmatively. This is: a. Grounds for dismissal
b. An ethical dilemma for the NP
c. Illegal according to the standards of nursing
d. Patient abandonment. - ANSWER>>>b. An ethical dilemma for the NP
30 years old female comes into a clinic with classic signs and symptoms of
appendicitis. The NP fails to refer the patient to a surgeon. The appendix ruptures
and the woman die. This is an example of a. Failure of diligence
b. Professional liability
c. Negligence
d. Malpractice - ANSWER>>>d. Malpractice
A patient presents with pruritic lesions on both knees. There are visible silver
scales. How Should this condition be managed? a. Topical antifungal cream
or ointment
b. Oral antibiotics
c. Topical corticosteroids cream
