APEA QBank AANP Review TEST 2025
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
Gestational diabetes screening occurs between what weeks gestation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-24-48
When you ask the patient to take a deep breath in and then palpate over the RUQ
abdomen. Positive when pain is elicited. This is a sign of ___________. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Murphy's sign; cholecystitis
What are names of LABA medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-salmeterol
What is encopresis in children? - CORRECT ANSWER-stool incontinence after the age
of being toilet trained
The medical term for being cross-eyed - CORRECT ANSWER-strabismus
What is atopic dermatitis? - CORRECT ANSWER-eczema
Tests used to diagnose developmental hip dysplasia - CORRECT ANSWER-Barlow
and Ortolani maneuvers
What is the female athlete triad? - CORRECT ANSWER-disordered eating,
amenorrhea, osteoporosis
How do patients with aortic regurgitation typically present? - CORRECT ANSWER-they
will have a long asymptomatic period followed by exercise intolerance, then dyspnea at
rest. The left ventricle eventually fails unless the aortic valve is replaced.
What does the rash of fifth disease (a viral exanthem) look like? - CORRECT ANSWER-
maculopapular rash that blanches easily and may be accompanied by joint aches
What cardiac abnormalities are expected to be heard on auscultation of a pregnant
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-a venous hum murmur and an S3
When a headache accompanies a stroke, is this most often hemorrhagic or ischemic? -
CORRECT ANSWER-hemorrhagic
,AV nicking is most commonly seen on retinal exam of which chronic condition? -
CORRECT ANSWER-hypertension
Within 6 months of being started on a TCA or SSRI, what is a common side effect that
occurs? - CORRECT ANSWER-weight gain
When does otitis media with effusion usually occur? - CORRECT ANSWER-either
before or after an episode of acute otitis media. This effusion is not infected fluid but it is
considered a breeding ground for bacteria. This should not be treated with antibiotics.
The medical term for jock itch - CORRECT ANSWER-tinea cruris
Tinea cruris "jock itch" is a common __________ infection and should be treated with
what? - CORRECT ANSWER-fungal; OTC antifungal cream
What are teaching points for males to avoid contracting tinea cruris? - CORRECT
ANSWER-dry off after swimming and don't stay in a wet bathing suit
Tinea cruris can affect the inner thighs but never what else? - CORRECT ANSWER-the
penis or scrotum
On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a bacterial
infection? - CORRECT ANSWER-cocci and rods
On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a candidal
infection? - CORRECT ANSWER-yeasts
What are dermatophytes? - CORRECT ANSWER-fungi
On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a dermatophytic
(fungal) infection? - CORRECT ANSWER-hyphae that are long, thin, and branching
(such as in the case of tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis)
The medical term for ringworm - CORRECT ANSWER-tinea corporis
What is the most common cause of viral pneumonia in peds? - CORRECT ANSWER-
RSV
Viral pneumonia is the most common type of pneumonia in children of what ages? -
CORRECT ANSWER-6 months to 5 years
What is the simplest way to screen for nutritional adequacy in older adults? - CORRECT
ANSWER-measure their weight
How are scabies treated? - CORRECT ANSWER-via permethrin and good hygiene
, What are common side effects of NSAIDs? - CORRECT ANSWER-renal impairment,
acute renal failure, gastritis
What is the most common cause of pernicious anemias? - CORRECT ANSWER-
vitamin B12 deficiency
How should oral iron supplements be taken? - CORRECT ANSWER-on an empty
stomach with something acidic and high in calcium such as orange juice
Group A strep pharyngitis can be accompanied by what symptoms other than the
classic Centor criteria? - CORRECT ANSWER-abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting
A stool specimen that is positive for WBCs is a sign of what? - CORRECT ANSWER-a
viral or bacterial infection
The only type of incontinence that would not benefit from pelvic floor therapy is what? -
CORRECT ANSWER-overflow incontinence
What do the skin manifestations of a penicillin allergy look like? - CORRECT ANSWER-
hives
What are symptoms that someone will experience as soon as they are started on a
SSRI and when will this resolve? - CORRECT ANSWER-headache, nausea, insomnia,
restlessness, agitation; will resolve in 2 weeks
What causes the dry cough in people taking an ACEI? - CORRECT ANSWER-the
buildup of bradykinin which is usually degraded by ACE
ACEI induced coughs usually begin how soon after starting the medication? -
CORRECT ANSWER-within 2 weeks
COPD is often associated with what sequelae? - CORRECT ANSWER-anxiety and
depression
When should an antiviral be started in a patient with shingles? - CORRECT ANSWER-
within 72 hours of the onset of symptoms
What is the drug of choice for treating UTIs in male patients? - CORRECT ANSWER-
bactrim for 7-10 days
What is the leading cause of CKD and ESRD in the united states? - CORRECT
ANSWER-diabetes
What is the usual recommendation about administering MMR and varicella
immunizations? - CORRECT ANSWER-they should be given on the same day or at
least one month apart
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
Gestational diabetes screening occurs between what weeks gestation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-24-48
When you ask the patient to take a deep breath in and then palpate over the RUQ
abdomen. Positive when pain is elicited. This is a sign of ___________. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Murphy's sign; cholecystitis
What are names of LABA medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-salmeterol
What is encopresis in children? - CORRECT ANSWER-stool incontinence after the age
of being toilet trained
The medical term for being cross-eyed - CORRECT ANSWER-strabismus
What is atopic dermatitis? - CORRECT ANSWER-eczema
Tests used to diagnose developmental hip dysplasia - CORRECT ANSWER-Barlow
and Ortolani maneuvers
What is the female athlete triad? - CORRECT ANSWER-disordered eating,
amenorrhea, osteoporosis
How do patients with aortic regurgitation typically present? - CORRECT ANSWER-they
will have a long asymptomatic period followed by exercise intolerance, then dyspnea at
rest. The left ventricle eventually fails unless the aortic valve is replaced.
What does the rash of fifth disease (a viral exanthem) look like? - CORRECT ANSWER-
maculopapular rash that blanches easily and may be accompanied by joint aches
What cardiac abnormalities are expected to be heard on auscultation of a pregnant
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-a venous hum murmur and an S3
When a headache accompanies a stroke, is this most often hemorrhagic or ischemic? -
CORRECT ANSWER-hemorrhagic
,AV nicking is most commonly seen on retinal exam of which chronic condition? -
CORRECT ANSWER-hypertension
Within 6 months of being started on a TCA or SSRI, what is a common side effect that
occurs? - CORRECT ANSWER-weight gain
When does otitis media with effusion usually occur? - CORRECT ANSWER-either
before or after an episode of acute otitis media. This effusion is not infected fluid but it is
considered a breeding ground for bacteria. This should not be treated with antibiotics.
The medical term for jock itch - CORRECT ANSWER-tinea cruris
Tinea cruris "jock itch" is a common __________ infection and should be treated with
what? - CORRECT ANSWER-fungal; OTC antifungal cream
What are teaching points for males to avoid contracting tinea cruris? - CORRECT
ANSWER-dry off after swimming and don't stay in a wet bathing suit
Tinea cruris can affect the inner thighs but never what else? - CORRECT ANSWER-the
penis or scrotum
On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a bacterial
infection? - CORRECT ANSWER-cocci and rods
On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a candidal
infection? - CORRECT ANSWER-yeasts
What are dermatophytes? - CORRECT ANSWER-fungi
On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a dermatophytic
(fungal) infection? - CORRECT ANSWER-hyphae that are long, thin, and branching
(such as in the case of tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis)
The medical term for ringworm - CORRECT ANSWER-tinea corporis
What is the most common cause of viral pneumonia in peds? - CORRECT ANSWER-
RSV
Viral pneumonia is the most common type of pneumonia in children of what ages? -
CORRECT ANSWER-6 months to 5 years
What is the simplest way to screen for nutritional adequacy in older adults? - CORRECT
ANSWER-measure their weight
How are scabies treated? - CORRECT ANSWER-via permethrin and good hygiene
, What are common side effects of NSAIDs? - CORRECT ANSWER-renal impairment,
acute renal failure, gastritis
What is the most common cause of pernicious anemias? - CORRECT ANSWER-
vitamin B12 deficiency
How should oral iron supplements be taken? - CORRECT ANSWER-on an empty
stomach with something acidic and high in calcium such as orange juice
Group A strep pharyngitis can be accompanied by what symptoms other than the
classic Centor criteria? - CORRECT ANSWER-abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting
A stool specimen that is positive for WBCs is a sign of what? - CORRECT ANSWER-a
viral or bacterial infection
The only type of incontinence that would not benefit from pelvic floor therapy is what? -
CORRECT ANSWER-overflow incontinence
What do the skin manifestations of a penicillin allergy look like? - CORRECT ANSWER-
hives
What are symptoms that someone will experience as soon as they are started on a
SSRI and when will this resolve? - CORRECT ANSWER-headache, nausea, insomnia,
restlessness, agitation; will resolve in 2 weeks
What causes the dry cough in people taking an ACEI? - CORRECT ANSWER-the
buildup of bradykinin which is usually degraded by ACE
ACEI induced coughs usually begin how soon after starting the medication? -
CORRECT ANSWER-within 2 weeks
COPD is often associated with what sequelae? - CORRECT ANSWER-anxiety and
depression
When should an antiviral be started in a patient with shingles? - CORRECT ANSWER-
within 72 hours of the onset of symptoms
What is the drug of choice for treating UTIs in male patients? - CORRECT ANSWER-
bactrim for 7-10 days
What is the leading cause of CKD and ESRD in the united states? - CORRECT
ANSWER-diabetes
What is the usual recommendation about administering MMR and varicella
immunizations? - CORRECT ANSWER-they should be given on the same day or at
least one month apart
