APEA Predictor Exam 3 Practice Questions & Verified Answers 2026–2027 | High-Yield Review

,APEA Predictor Exam 3 Questions & Answers 2026/2027
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1. Describe the significance of screening for scoliosis in adolescent boys.

Screening is unnecessary as scoliosis does not affect adolescents.

Screening can only be done through X-rays.

Screening for scoliosis in adolescent boys is significant because
early detection can lead to timely intervention, preventing potential
complications.

Screening is only important for girls.

2. Best initial treatment for management of stress incontinence

Pessaries or vaginal cones

Pelvic floor muscle exercises - kegels

Lifestyle modifications - limit caffeine, voiding schedule

Surgery

3. If an infant is 5 months old and has not yet developed a conjugate gaze, what
might this suggest about their visual development?

Potential visual developmental delay

Normal variation in development

Need for immediate surgery

Advanced visual skills

4. Drug used in Febrile seizures in children and neonatal seizures

Phenobarbital

, Phenytoin/fosphenytoin

ETHOSUXIMIDE

Valproate (valproic acid)

5. If a pregnant woman is diagnosed with folic acid deficiency, what would be
the most appropriate course of action regarding her treatment plan?

Recommend a high-protein diet

Prescribe iron supplements

Increase folic acid supplementation

Advise against any supplementation

6. If a pregnant woman has not been taking the recommended dosage of folic
acid, what potential risk might she face regarding her baby's development?

Increased risk of gestational diabetes

Increased risk of low birth weight

Increased risk of preterm labor

Increased risk of neural tube defects

7. Which of the following BEST describes the recommendations for alcohol and
breast feeding?

Alcohol is not compatible with breast feeding. It passes into breast
milk and high levels can accumulate, therefore women should not
drink alcohol if they are breast feeding.

Alcohol is compatible with breast feeding. Alcohol does not pass into
breast milk nor interfere with milk production or let-down; women do
not have to modify or time their intake

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