APEA Predictor Exam Missed Questions Part 2, Questions with accurate answers, Rated A

APEA Predictor Exam Missed Questions Part 2, Questions with accurate answers, Rated A Document Content and Description Below APEA Predictor Exam Missed Questions Part 2, Questions with accurate answers, Rated A What is the recommended treatment for cat scratch disease? - usually self-limiting and presents with lymphadenopathy that goes away on it's own; severe cases may benefit from azithromycin What is the most common cause of traveler's diarrhea? - e coli What bacteria is responsible for causing cat scratch disease? - bartonella henselae What are the 4 different components of tetralogy of fallot? - overriding aorta, pulmonary stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy, and a ventricular septal defect What does the murmur auscultated in tetralogy of fallot sound like? - systolic murmur best heard at the left upper sternal border What does the murmur auscultated in a ventricular septal defect sound like? - systolic murmur best heard at the left lower sternal border Where is the aorta best auscultated? - at the second ICS to to the right of the sternum Where is the pulmonary artery best auscultated? - at the second ICS to the left of the sternum What is a scotoma? - a blind spot or aura that obstructs part of your vision Is presbyopia nearsightedness or farsightedness? - farsightedness meaning it can be harder to see things up close, such as reading a newspaper and may need to hold it farther away or use reading glasses Is myopia nearsightedness or farsightedness? - nearsightedness meaning it is hard to see things far away Do cataracts cause myopia or presbyopia? - myopia; meaning nearsightedness and they make things blurry that are farther away which is why driving at night becomes difficult What is the USPSTF's recommendation on scoliosis screening for adolescents? - insufficient When should adolescent girls be screened for scoliosis? - as early as 10 years old and then again at age 12 When should adolescent boys be screening for scoliosis? - between age 12-13 What is Auspitz sign? - the appearance of small bleeding points after successive layers of scale have been removed from the surface of psoriatic papules or plaques A positive Auspitz sign is indicative of what? - psoriasis When are pregnant women screening for gestational diabetes? - week 24-28 What is round ligament pain? - a deep, sharp, stabbing or stretching sensation that begins or worsens with movement and can be unilateral or bilateral. This is a normal and benign part of pregnancy What are the components of the fetal biophysical profile? - nonstress test (heart rate monitoring), amniotic fluid analysis, fetal movements, fetal tone, and fetal breathing How is the fetal biophysical profile performed? - via ultrasound and fetal heart rate monitoring When is the fetal biophysical profile often performed? - in the third trimester, often after week 28-32 What is a normal kick count in pregnancy? - at least 10 kicks in a consecutive two hour period How much weight should an underweight woman gain in pregnancy? - 28-40 pounds How much weight should a normal weight woman gain in pregnancy? - 25-35 pounds How much weight should an overweight woman gain in pregnancy? - 15-25 pounds How much weight should an obese woman gain in pregnancy? - 11-20 pounds Underweight and normal weight woman should be gaining how much weight per week in their second and third trimesters? - 1 pound Overweight and obese women should be gaining how much weight per week in their second and third trimesters? - 0.5 pounds What is the biggest risk associated with scabies? - secondary infection due to itching What do scabies look like on the skin? - red papular bumps that have s shaped burrows on them; may have fluid coming from them Sickle cell anemia is what type of anemia? - normocytic How is sickle cell anemia diagnosed? - hemoglobin electrophoresis Which age group is rheumatic fever most common in? - children ages 5-15 What are the major symptoms of rheumatic fever? - carditis, arthritis, chorea, erythema marginatum (rash), subcutaneous nodules What are the minor symptoms of rheumatic fever? - fever, elevated ESR, prolonged PR interval How do we treat rheumatic fever? - refer to the hospital What is chorea? - abnormal involuntary movements What are the main s/s of rubeiola (measles) - Koplick spots + the 3 c's - cough, coryza, conjunctivitis GABHS infection puts individuals at the highest risk of developing what sequelae? - peritonsillar abscess, glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever What is the diagnostic criteria for acute rheumatic fever? - 2 major criteria OR 1 major + 2 minor criteria PLUS evidence of a recent strep infection When can a breastfeeding mother breast feed again after drinking alcohol? - wait 2-3 hours per drink consumed before breastfeeding again Can a mother take methadone while pregnant and breastfeeding? -