APEA QUESTIONS & ANSWERS| TESTBANK PRACTICE
TEST| GRADED A+| NEW VERSION | 2024
What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated pneumonia? -
amoxicillin
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia. - 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? - 4
weeks
The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults - mycoplasma pneumoniae
An herbal supplement thought to help BPH - saw palmetto
A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How should we work this
up? - 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? - 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? - 48 hours
When should kids be treated for hypertension? - if they also have diabetes, are
symptomatic, have hypertension > 95th percentile, or when end organ damage is
present
ACEIs can cause what electrolyte abnormality? - hyperkalemia
A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what? - torn rotator cuff
The medical term for spoon shaped nails - koilonychia
Koilonychia is a sign of what? - iron deficiency anemia
How is influenza diagnosed? - a nasal swab
What finding would be most likely to differentiate gout from septic arthritis? - fever
would be indicative of septic arthritis
, Diphenhydramine has __________ properties and is contraindicated in which patient
populations? - anticholinergic; elderly and those with glaucoma
The medical term for flat feet - pes planus
How does plantar fasciitis usually present? - 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
Scope of practice for NPs is not influenced by which entity? - a court of law
Used to establish a designated level of professional competence - licensure
Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism is generally not indicated unless the TSH is
___________. - greater than 10
In the presence of an elevated serum TSH, what is the next step in management? -
repeat TSH plus free T4
Patients with a history of UC or Crohn's should have a colonoscopy how often? - every
1-5 years due to the increased risk of colorectal cancer
What is the first line treatment for community acquired atypical pneumonia? -
macrolides such azithromycin. If the pt cannot take a macrolide, then they can do
levofloxacin or doxycycline
What is metatarsus adductus? - the medical term for in-toeing
What is true regarding older adults who are overweight? - mortality in older adults
related to overweight states declines over time
How do we manage rubella immunity in pregnant women? - we screen all pregnant
women with a rubella titer. If they had a protective rubella titer in a previous pregnancy,
then they do not need to be checked again. If they are found to not be immune when
pregnant, then she should be vaccinated AFTER delivery
How is permethrin applied to the skin for scabies? - a one time application to all skin
below the neck and then left on for 8-12 hours is sufficient
After exposure to HIV, when will the patient seroconvert and become positive? - 3
months
Is age less than 18 years a risk factor for an ectopic pregnancy? - no; but personal
history of PID, an IUD, previous ectopic pregnancy, previous tubal surgery, pathology,
or ligation all are risk factors
TEST| GRADED A+| NEW VERSION | 2024
What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated pneumonia? -
amoxicillin
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia. - 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? - 4
weeks
The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults - mycoplasma pneumoniae
An herbal supplement thought to help BPH - saw palmetto
A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How should we work this
up? - 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? - 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? - 48 hours
When should kids be treated for hypertension? - if they also have diabetes, are
symptomatic, have hypertension > 95th percentile, or when end organ damage is
present
ACEIs can cause what electrolyte abnormality? - hyperkalemia
A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what? - torn rotator cuff
The medical term for spoon shaped nails - koilonychia
Koilonychia is a sign of what? - iron deficiency anemia
How is influenza diagnosed? - a nasal swab
What finding would be most likely to differentiate gout from septic arthritis? - fever
would be indicative of septic arthritis
, Diphenhydramine has __________ properties and is contraindicated in which patient
populations? - anticholinergic; elderly and those with glaucoma
The medical term for flat feet - pes planus
How does plantar fasciitis usually present? - 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
Scope of practice for NPs is not influenced by which entity? - a court of law
Used to establish a designated level of professional competence - licensure
Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism is generally not indicated unless the TSH is
___________. - greater than 10
In the presence of an elevated serum TSH, what is the next step in management? -
repeat TSH plus free T4
Patients with a history of UC or Crohn's should have a colonoscopy how often? - every
1-5 years due to the increased risk of colorectal cancer
What is the first line treatment for community acquired atypical pneumonia? -
macrolides such azithromycin. If the pt cannot take a macrolide, then they can do
levofloxacin or doxycycline
What is metatarsus adductus? - the medical term for in-toeing
What is true regarding older adults who are overweight? - mortality in older adults
related to overweight states declines over time
How do we manage rubella immunity in pregnant women? - we screen all pregnant
women with a rubella titer. If they had a protective rubella titer in a previous pregnancy,
then they do not need to be checked again. If they are found to not be immune when
pregnant, then she should be vaccinated AFTER delivery
How is permethrin applied to the skin for scabies? - a one time application to all skin
below the neck and then left on for 8-12 hours is sufficient
After exposure to HIV, when will the patient seroconvert and become positive? - 3
months
Is age less than 18 years a risk factor for an ectopic pregnancy? - no; but personal
history of PID, an IUD, previous ectopic pregnancy, previous tubal surgery, pathology,
or ligation all are risk factors
