APEA Predictor Exam
, What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? - CORRECT ANSWERS-diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? - CORRECT ANSWERS-no treatment; it
should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic
symphysis and umbilicus? - CORRECT ANSWERS-week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid
process and umbilicus? - CORRECT ANSWERS-week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-there is localized increased bone
turnover and blood flow resulting in the breakdown of bone and replacing it with
weakened and highly vascular bone putting the indiv at increased risk of fractures
How do we treat Paget's diseease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? - CORRECT ANSWERS-with the
shoulder strap like a normal person and then the groin strap below the belly and across
the hips
What is another name for fifth disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-parvovirus aka
slapped cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? - CORRECT ANSWERS-primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
, What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? - CORRECT ANSWERS-diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? - CORRECT ANSWERS-no treatment; it
should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic
symphysis and umbilicus? - CORRECT ANSWERS-week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid
process and umbilicus? - CORRECT ANSWERS-week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-there is localized increased bone
turnover and blood flow resulting in the breakdown of bone and replacing it with
weakened and highly vascular bone putting the indiv at increased risk of fractures
How do we treat Paget's diseease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? - CORRECT ANSWERS-with the
shoulder strap like a normal person and then the groin strap below the belly and across
the hips
What is another name for fifth disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-parvovirus aka
slapped cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? - CORRECT ANSWERS-primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
