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APEA PRE-PREDICTOR EXAM
[LATEST UPDATED VERSION]
PROVIDING ACTUAL APEA PRE-PREDICTOR EXAM TIPS SAT ON 2025
What is true regarding older adults who are overweight? -
ANS mortality in older adults related to overweight states
declines over time
An intervention being performed to prevent the occurrence of
the same event happening again is an example of
prevention. Give an example. - ANS secondary; taking a daily
aspirin to prevent another stroke after already having one
It is recommended that all children younger than
with sickle cell anemia take daily prophylactic antibiotics. What
antibiotic is this? - ANS 5 years old; penicillin
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A 21 yo college student presents to the sudent health center
with copious, markedly purulent discharge from her left eye.
The nurse practitioner should suspect: - ANS gonococcal
conjunctivitis.
A purulent and copious discharge should alert the nurse
practitioner to the likely possibility of gonococcal or chlamydial
conjunctivitis. Noth require systemic anitbiotic treatment and
immediate referral to an opthalmologist for evaluation.
When can cervical cancer screening stop if no abnormal
screening history is present? - ANS age 65
When should breast cancer screening begin and end with a
biannual mammogram? - ANS age 50-74
What is Strattera (atomoxetine) used for? - ANS ADHD; side
effect includes increased BP and HR so monitor closely
What is the drug Danazol and what is it used for? - ANS
an androgen used in the treatment of endometriosis and
fibrocystic breast disease
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How do we manage rubella immunity in pregnant women? -
ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 3 months
Is age less than 18 years a risk factor for an ectopic pregnancy?
- ANS no; but personal history of PID, an IUD, previous ectopic
pregnancy, previous tubal surgery, pathology, or ligation all
are risk factors
What is Tanner stage 5 of breast development in females? -
ANS projection of the nipple only
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What are two common classes of drugs that interact with
grapefruit juice? - ANS statins and CCBs
Ankle inversion is a common complaint from a patient with
what? - ANS a lateral ankle sprain
How can we best diagnose coarctation of the aorta? - ANS by
comparing the upper and lower extremity blood pressures
What is the most important risk factor for developing breast
cancer in women of average risk? - ANS age
hey - ANS stopped at top of page 7 What is the
recommended treatment for blepharitis? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > erythromycin 1cm ribbon 5x daily for 7 days
What is the recommended treatment for severe anorexia with
delusions? - ANS 2nd atypical antipsychotics
APEA PRE-PREDICTOR EXAM
[LATEST UPDATED VERSION]
PROVIDING ACTUAL APEA PRE-PREDICTOR EXAM TIPS SAT ON 2025
What is true regarding older adults who are overweight? -
ANS mortality in older adults related to overweight states
declines over time
An intervention being performed to prevent the occurrence of
the same event happening again is an example of
prevention. Give an example. - ANS secondary; taking a daily
aspirin to prevent another stroke after already having one
It is recommended that all children younger than
with sickle cell anemia take daily prophylactic antibiotics. What
antibiotic is this? - ANS 5 years old; penicillin
,2|Page
A 21 yo college student presents to the sudent health center
with copious, markedly purulent discharge from her left eye.
The nurse practitioner should suspect: - ANS gonococcal
conjunctivitis.
A purulent and copious discharge should alert the nurse
practitioner to the likely possibility of gonococcal or chlamydial
conjunctivitis. Noth require systemic anitbiotic treatment and
immediate referral to an opthalmologist for evaluation.
When can cervical cancer screening stop if no abnormal
screening history is present? - ANS age 65
When should breast cancer screening begin and end with a
biannual mammogram? - ANS age 50-74
What is Strattera (atomoxetine) used for? - ANS ADHD; side
effect includes increased BP and HR so monitor closely
What is the drug Danazol and what is it used for? - ANS
an androgen used in the treatment of endometriosis and
fibrocystic breast disease
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How do we manage rubella immunity in pregnant women? -
ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 3 months
Is age less than 18 years a risk factor for an ectopic pregnancy?
- ANS no; but personal history of PID, an IUD, previous ectopic
pregnancy, previous tubal surgery, pathology, or ligation all
are risk factors
What is Tanner stage 5 of breast development in females? -
ANS projection of the nipple only
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What are two common classes of drugs that interact with
grapefruit juice? - ANS statins and CCBs
Ankle inversion is a common complaint from a patient with
what? - ANS a lateral ankle sprain
How can we best diagnose coarctation of the aorta? - ANS by
comparing the upper and lower extremity blood pressures
What is the most important risk factor for developing breast
cancer in women of average risk? - ANS age
hey - ANS stopped at top of page 7 What is the
recommended treatment for blepharitis? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > erythromycin 1cm ribbon 5x daily for 7 days
What is the recommended treatment for severe anorexia with
delusions? - ANS 2nd atypical antipsychotics
