APEA QBANK EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
2025
What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated
pneumonia?
correct answers ) (
amoxicillin
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia. ( correct
answers )
pernicious;
macrocytic
Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values.
When
this value
should
go back down to normal levels and be checked after an acute
infection?
correct answers ) 4 (
weeks
The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults ( correct
answers )
mycoplasma
pneumoniae
An herbal supplement thought to help BPH ( correct answers )
saw palmetto
A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How
should
this up?we work answers ) clinical breast exam, mammogram, AND
( correct
ultrasound
If a patient with strep comes back after 48 hours with no improvement ,
on antibiotics
what should you then prescribe? ( correct answers ) 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( correct answers ) 48
transferred?
hours
When should kids be treated for hypertension? ( correct answers ) if they
also have are symptomatic, have hypertension > 95th percentile, or
diabetes,
when endis organ
damage
present
ACEIs can cause what electrolyte abnormality? ( correct answers )
hyperkalemia
A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what? ( correct answers ) torn
rotator cuff
The medical term for spoon shaped nails ( correct answers )
koilonychia
Koilonychia is a sign of what? ( correct answers ) iron
deficiency anemia
, How is influenza diagnosed? ( correct answers ) a
nasal swab
What finding would be most likely to differentiate gout from septic
arthritis? ) fever would be indicative of septic
answers
( correct
arthritis
Diphenhydramine has __________ properties and is contraindicated in
which patient( correct answers ) anticholinergic; elderly and those with
populations?
glaucoma
The medical term for flat feet ( correct answers )
pes planus
How does plantar fasciitis usually present? ( correct answers )
as pain inwith
morning the 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? ( correct
answers
court of ) a
law
Used to establish a designated level of professional competence ( correct
answers )
licensur
e
Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism is generally not indicated unless
the TSH is ( correct answers ) greater
___________.
than 10
In the presence of an elevated serum TSH, what is the next step in
management?
correct answers ) repeat TSH plus (
free T4
Patients with a history of UC or Crohn's should have a colonoscopy
how often?
correct answers ) every 1-5 years due to the increased risk of
(
colorectal cancer
What is the first line treatment for community acquired atypical
pneumonia?
answers ) macrolides such azithromycin. If the pt cannot take a
( correct
macrolide,
can do levofloxacin
then theyor
doxycycline
What is metatarsus adductus? ( correct answers ) the medical term
for in-toeing
What is true regarding older adults who are overweight? ( correct
answers )in older adults related to overweight states declines
mortality
over time
How do we manage rubella immunity in pregnant women? ( correct
answersall) pregnant
screen we women with a rubella titer. If they had a protective
rubella
a titerpregnancy,
previous in then they do not need to be checked again. If they
are be
not found to
immune when pregnant, then she should be vaccinated
AFTER delivery
CORRECT ANSWERS
2025
What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated
pneumonia?
correct answers ) (
amoxicillin
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia. ( correct
answers )
pernicious;
macrocytic
Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values.
When
this value
should
go back down to normal levels and be checked after an acute
infection?
correct answers ) 4 (
weeks
The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults ( correct
answers )
mycoplasma
pneumoniae
An herbal supplement thought to help BPH ( correct answers )
saw palmetto
A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How
should
this up?we work answers ) clinical breast exam, mammogram, AND
( correct
ultrasound
If a patient with strep comes back after 48 hours with no improvement ,
on antibiotics
what should you then prescribe? ( correct answers ) 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( correct answers ) 48
transferred?
hours
When should kids be treated for hypertension? ( correct answers ) if they
also have are symptomatic, have hypertension > 95th percentile, or
diabetes,
when endis organ
damage
present
ACEIs can cause what electrolyte abnormality? ( correct answers )
hyperkalemia
A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what? ( correct answers ) torn
rotator cuff
The medical term for spoon shaped nails ( correct answers )
koilonychia
Koilonychia is a sign of what? ( correct answers ) iron
deficiency anemia
, How is influenza diagnosed? ( correct answers ) a
nasal swab
What finding would be most likely to differentiate gout from septic
arthritis? ) fever would be indicative of septic
answers
( correct
arthritis
Diphenhydramine has __________ properties and is contraindicated in
which patient( correct answers ) anticholinergic; elderly and those with
populations?
glaucoma
The medical term for flat feet ( correct answers )
pes planus
How does plantar fasciitis usually present? ( correct answers )
as pain inwith
morning the 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? ( correct
answers
court of ) a
law
Used to establish a designated level of professional competence ( correct
answers )
licensur
e
Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism is generally not indicated unless
the TSH is ( correct answers ) greater
___________.
than 10
In the presence of an elevated serum TSH, what is the next step in
management?
correct answers ) repeat TSH plus (
free T4
Patients with a history of UC or Crohn's should have a colonoscopy
how often?
correct answers ) every 1-5 years due to the increased risk of
(
colorectal cancer
What is the first line treatment for community acquired atypical
pneumonia?
answers ) macrolides such azithromycin. If the pt cannot take a
( correct
macrolide,
can do levofloxacin
then theyor
doxycycline
What is metatarsus adductus? ( correct answers ) the medical term
for in-toeing
What is true regarding older adults who are overweight? ( correct
answers )in older adults related to overweight states declines
mortality
over time
How do we manage rubella immunity in pregnant women? ( correct
answersall) pregnant
screen we women with a rubella titer. If they had a protective
rubella
a titerpregnancy,
previous in then they do not need to be checked again. If they
are be
not found to
immune when pregnant, then she should be vaccinated
AFTER delivery
