APEA practice test Carefully Structured
Questions with 100% Correct Solutions 2026
A patient presents with symmetrical erythematous lesions on extensor surfaces of
elbows, knees, and back. margins are sharply defined. this is most likely:
a. plaque psoriasis
b. tinea corposis
c. atopic dermatitis
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, d. eczema ANSWER >>> a. plaque psoriasis
which patient is not considered at high risk for colorectal cancer?
a. 20 year old with hx of abdominal radiation from childhood cancer
b. 30 year old woman whose grandma was diagnosed with CR CA at age 65
c. 38 year old woman with ulcerative colitis
d. 50 year old man with 1st degree relative diagnosed with CR CA at age 45 ANSWER
>>> B- 30 year old whose grandmother was diagnosed at age 65
serious adverse effects of azithromycin ANSWER >>> D. QT prolongation
serious side effect of sildenafil ANSWER >>> c. priapism
pt taking PPI for 6 months has diarrhea for 3 weeks. consider: ANSWER >>> d. c. diff
abnormal finding:
a. apical pulse in 22 year old man
b. systolic murmur in a woman who is 18 weeks pregnant with BMI of 38
c. S4 in 58 year old obese man with DM
d. BP of 118/65 in a frail 78 year old man. ANSWER >>> c. S4 in obese man with DM
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Questions with 100% Correct Solutions 2026
A patient presents with symmetrical erythematous lesions on extensor surfaces of
elbows, knees, and back. margins are sharply defined. this is most likely:
a. plaque psoriasis
b. tinea corposis
c. atopic dermatitis
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, d. eczema ANSWER >>> a. plaque psoriasis
which patient is not considered at high risk for colorectal cancer?
a. 20 year old with hx of abdominal radiation from childhood cancer
b. 30 year old woman whose grandma was diagnosed with CR CA at age 65
c. 38 year old woman with ulcerative colitis
d. 50 year old man with 1st degree relative diagnosed with CR CA at age 45 ANSWER
>>> B- 30 year old whose grandmother was diagnosed at age 65
serious adverse effects of azithromycin ANSWER >>> D. QT prolongation
serious side effect of sildenafil ANSWER >>> c. priapism
pt taking PPI for 6 months has diarrhea for 3 weeks. consider: ANSWER >>> d. c. diff
abnormal finding:
a. apical pulse in 22 year old man
b. systolic murmur in a woman who is 18 weeks pregnant with BMI of 38
c. S4 in 58 year old obese man with DM
d. BP of 118/65 in a frail 78 year old man. ANSWER >>> c. S4 in obese man with DM
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