APEA Practice Test
What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated pneumonia? - Answer-
amoxicillin
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia. - Answer-pernicious; macrocytic
Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values. When should this value go back
down to normal levels and be checked after an acute infection? - Answer-4 weeks
The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults - Answer-mycoplasma pneumoniae
An herbal supplement thought to help BPH - Answer-saw palmetto
A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How should we work this up? - Answer-
clinical breast exam, mammogram, AND ultrasound
If a patient with strep comes back after 48 hours with no improvement on antibiotics, what should you
then prescribe? - Answer-a penicillin or cephalosporin with beta lactamase coverage
, How long must a tick be attached to the skin in order for Lyme disease to be transferred? - Answer-48
hours
When should kids be treated for hypertension? - Answer-if they also have diabetes, are symptomatic,
have hypertension > 95th percentile, or when end organ damage is present
ACEIs can cause what electrolyte abnormality? - Answer-hyperkalemia
A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what? - Answer-torn rotator cuff
The medical term for spoon shaped nails - Answer-koilonychia
Koilonychia is a sign of what? - Answer-iron deficiency anemia
How is influenza diagnosed? - Answer-a nasal swab
What finding would be most likely to differentiate gout from septic arthritis? - Answer-fever would be
indicative of septic arthritis
Diphenhydramine has __________ properties and is contraindicated in which patient populations? -
Answer-anticholinergic; elderly and those with glaucoma
The medical term for flat feet - Answer-pes planus
How does plantar fasciitis usually present? - Answer-as pain in the morning with resolution after several
steps, but as it worsens the patient will start to complain of heel pain throughout the day and with
walking
What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated pneumonia? - Answer-
amoxicillin
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia. - Answer-pernicious; macrocytic
Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values. When should this value go back
down to normal levels and be checked after an acute infection? - Answer-4 weeks
The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults - Answer-mycoplasma pneumoniae
An herbal supplement thought to help BPH - Answer-saw palmetto
A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How should we work this up? - Answer-
clinical breast exam, mammogram, AND ultrasound
If a patient with strep comes back after 48 hours with no improvement on antibiotics, what should you
then prescribe? - Answer-a penicillin or cephalosporin with beta lactamase coverage
, How long must a tick be attached to the skin in order for Lyme disease to be transferred? - Answer-48
hours
When should kids be treated for hypertension? - Answer-if they also have diabetes, are symptomatic,
have hypertension > 95th percentile, or when end organ damage is present
ACEIs can cause what electrolyte abnormality? - Answer-hyperkalemia
A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what? - Answer-torn rotator cuff
The medical term for spoon shaped nails - Answer-koilonychia
Koilonychia is a sign of what? - Answer-iron deficiency anemia
How is influenza diagnosed? - Answer-a nasal swab
What finding would be most likely to differentiate gout from septic arthritis? - Answer-fever would be
indicative of septic arthritis
Diphenhydramine has __________ properties and is contraindicated in which patient populations? -
Answer-anticholinergic; elderly and those with glaucoma
The medical term for flat feet - Answer-pes planus
How does plantar fasciitis usually present? - Answer-as pain in the morning with resolution after several
steps, but as it worsens the patient will start to complain of heel pain throughout the day and with
walking
