APEA PRE PREDICTOR EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A 17 year old female is suspected of having polycystic ovary syndrome. In
addition to testosterone, the most appropriate diagnostic tests to order would be:
A. BUN, creatinine, electrolytes, and dehydroepiandrosterone(DHEA)
B. CBC, BUN, creatinine, and estrone
C. Fasting blood sugar (FBS), complete blood count (CBC), BUN, and sex
hormone binding globulin
D. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin,
and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) - D. FSH, LH, TSH
A 17 year old female is suspected of having polycystic ovary syndrome. In
addition to testosterone, the most appropriate diagnostic tests to order would be:
A. BUN, creatinine, electrolytes, and dehydroepiandrosterone(DHEA)
B. CBC, BUN, creatinine, and estrone
C. Fasting blood sugar (FBS), complete blood count (CBC), BUN, and sex
hormone binding globulin
D. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin,
and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) - D. FSH, LH, TSH
Which of the following wet-mount results confirms a preliminary diagnosis of
bacterial vaginosis?
A. Squamous epithelial cells with stippling appearance and indistinct borders,
no lactobacillus rods, and many white cells
B. Squamous epithelial cells with clear cytoplasm and distinct borders, many
lactobacillus rods, and occasional WBC
C. Organisms about the size of white blood cells with undulating flagellum,
occasional lactobacillus rods, and many WBC
D. Hyphae and spores, few lactobacillus rods, and occasional WBC - Squamous
epithelial cells with stippling appearance and indistinct borders, no lactobacillus
rods, and many white cells.
Which of the following wet-mount results confirms a preliminary diagnosis of
bacterial vaginosis?
,A. Squamous epithelial cells with stippling appearance and indistinct borders,
no lactobacillus rods, and many white cells
B. Squamous epithelial cells with clear cytoplasm and distinct borders, many
lactobacillus rods, and occasional WBC
C. Organisms about the size of white blood cells with undulating flagellum,
occasional lactobacillus rods, and many WBC
D. Hyphae and spores, few lactobacillus rods, and occasional WBC - Squamous
epithelial cells with stippling appearance and indistinct borders, no lactobacillus
rods, and many white cells.
A patient is referred with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and
coronary artery disease. The patient is on both insulin and a beta blocker.
Assuming that the patient will continue the beta blocker, it will be important to
educate the patient on the recognition of hypoglycemia. Which symptom would
be most indicative of hypoglycemia in this patient?
A. edema
B. Tachycardia
C. Palpitations
D. Sweating - D. Sweating
A patient is referred with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and
coronary artery disease. The patient is on both insulin and a beta blocker.
Assuming that the patient will continue the beta blocker, it will be important to
educate the patient on the recognition of hypoglycemia. Which symptom would
be most indicative of hypoglycemia in this patient?
A. edema
B. Tachycardia
C. Palpitations
D. Sweating - D. Sweating
A 67-year old with type 2 diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, and mild
coronary artery disease is currently taking Digoxin, 0.25mg daily; HCTZ, 25mg
daily; Metformin 500mg daily; glipizide 10mg daily; and Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
20mg HS. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the
regimen?
A. The glipizide will increase the risk of potassium depletion.
B. The digoxin will increase the risk of hypoglycemia
C. The HCTZ will predispose the patient to Digoxin toxicity
D. The atorvastatin will worsen the diabetes. - C. The HCTZ will predispose the
patient to Digoxin toxicity
,What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? - diarrhea
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? - diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? - papules
that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? - papules
that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? - no treatment; it should heal on
it's own
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? - no treatment; it should heal on
it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic
symphysis? - week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic
symphysis? - week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic
symphysis and umbilicus? - week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic
symphysis and umbilicus? - week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? - week
20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? - week
20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the
xiphoid process and umbilicus? - week 28
, At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the
xiphoid process and umbilicus? - week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? - week
34
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? - week
34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? -
hyperthyroidism
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? -
hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease? - 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? - 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? - bisphosphonates
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
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
What is another name for fifth disease? - parvovirus aka slapped cheek disease
aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? - primary
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? - primary
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A 17 year old female is suspected of having polycystic ovary syndrome. In
addition to testosterone, the most appropriate diagnostic tests to order would be:
A. BUN, creatinine, electrolytes, and dehydroepiandrosterone(DHEA)
B. CBC, BUN, creatinine, and estrone
C. Fasting blood sugar (FBS), complete blood count (CBC), BUN, and sex
hormone binding globulin
D. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin,
and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) - D. FSH, LH, TSH
A 17 year old female is suspected of having polycystic ovary syndrome. In
addition to testosterone, the most appropriate diagnostic tests to order would be:
A. BUN, creatinine, electrolytes, and dehydroepiandrosterone(DHEA)
B. CBC, BUN, creatinine, and estrone
C. Fasting blood sugar (FBS), complete blood count (CBC), BUN, and sex
hormone binding globulin
D. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin,
and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) - D. FSH, LH, TSH
Which of the following wet-mount results confirms a preliminary diagnosis of
bacterial vaginosis?
A. Squamous epithelial cells with stippling appearance and indistinct borders,
no lactobacillus rods, and many white cells
B. Squamous epithelial cells with clear cytoplasm and distinct borders, many
lactobacillus rods, and occasional WBC
C. Organisms about the size of white blood cells with undulating flagellum,
occasional lactobacillus rods, and many WBC
D. Hyphae and spores, few lactobacillus rods, and occasional WBC - Squamous
epithelial cells with stippling appearance and indistinct borders, no lactobacillus
rods, and many white cells.
Which of the following wet-mount results confirms a preliminary diagnosis of
bacterial vaginosis?
,A. Squamous epithelial cells with stippling appearance and indistinct borders,
no lactobacillus rods, and many white cells
B. Squamous epithelial cells with clear cytoplasm and distinct borders, many
lactobacillus rods, and occasional WBC
C. Organisms about the size of white blood cells with undulating flagellum,
occasional lactobacillus rods, and many WBC
D. Hyphae and spores, few lactobacillus rods, and occasional WBC - Squamous
epithelial cells with stippling appearance and indistinct borders, no lactobacillus
rods, and many white cells.
A patient is referred with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and
coronary artery disease. The patient is on both insulin and a beta blocker.
Assuming that the patient will continue the beta blocker, it will be important to
educate the patient on the recognition of hypoglycemia. Which symptom would
be most indicative of hypoglycemia in this patient?
A. edema
B. Tachycardia
C. Palpitations
D. Sweating - D. Sweating
A patient is referred with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and
coronary artery disease. The patient is on both insulin and a beta blocker.
Assuming that the patient will continue the beta blocker, it will be important to
educate the patient on the recognition of hypoglycemia. Which symptom would
be most indicative of hypoglycemia in this patient?
A. edema
B. Tachycardia
C. Palpitations
D. Sweating - D. Sweating
A 67-year old with type 2 diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, and mild
coronary artery disease is currently taking Digoxin, 0.25mg daily; HCTZ, 25mg
daily; Metformin 500mg daily; glipizide 10mg daily; and Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
20mg HS. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the
regimen?
A. The glipizide will increase the risk of potassium depletion.
B. The digoxin will increase the risk of hypoglycemia
C. The HCTZ will predispose the patient to Digoxin toxicity
D. The atorvastatin will worsen the diabetes. - C. The HCTZ will predispose the
patient to Digoxin toxicity
,What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? - diarrhea
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? - diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? - papules
that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? - papules
that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? - no treatment; it should heal on
it's own
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? - no treatment; it should heal on
it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic
symphysis? - week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic
symphysis? - week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic
symphysis and umbilicus? - week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic
symphysis and umbilicus? - week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? - week
20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? - week
20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the
xiphoid process and umbilicus? - week 28
, At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the
xiphoid process and umbilicus? - week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? - week
34
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? - week
34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? -
hyperthyroidism
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? -
hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease? - 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? - 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? - bisphosphonates
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
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
What is another name for fifth disease? - parvovirus aka slapped cheek disease
aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? - primary
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? - primary
