➢ APEA Predictor Exam | 2025/2026 Latest Edition –
Questions, Correct Answers, and Rationales
The Lachman's test assesses what? >>100CorreCtanswers>> the
ACL
The McMurray's test assesses for what? >>100CorreCtanswers>>
a torn meniscus
What is s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma?
>>100CorreCtanswers>> clear to bloody unilateral nipple
discharge (bilateral is usually benign), and also a wart like lump
palpated in the nipple area
If a patient has GABHS but has an allergy to penicillin’s, what is the
second line option? >>100CorreCtanswers>> first generation
cephalosporins, unless the allergy is severe, then you would consider
macrolides like a -mien
PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) are contraindicated in which
patient populations? >>100CorreCtanswers>> in those who are
on any type of nitrate or triptan because it could result in hypotension
,The anterior drawer test assesses what? >>100CorreCtanswers>>
the act
The posterior drawer test assesses what?
>>100CorreCtanswers>> the posterior cruciate ligament (plc.)
a normal rise in blood sugar as a person's body prepares to wake up due
to a release of cortisol and growth hormone
>>100CorreCtanswers>> dawn phenomenon
How can you tell between the dawn and Somogyi effect?
>>100CorreCtanswers>> If the blood sugar level is low at 2 a.m.
to 3 a.m., suspect the Somogyi effect. If the blood sugar level is normal
or high at 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., it's likely the dawn phenomenon.
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine?
>>100CorreCtanswers>> diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum?
>>100CorreCtanswers>> papules that are umbilicated and
contain a caseous plug
, How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant?
>>100CorreCtanswers>> no treatment; it should heal on its own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic
symphysis? >>100CorreCtanswers>> week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the
pubic symphysis and umbilicus? >>100CorreCtanswers>> week
16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus?
>>100CorreCtanswers>> week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between
the xiphoid process and umbilicus? >>100CorreCtanswers>>
week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid
process? >>100CorreCtanswers>> week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder?
>>100CorreCtanswers>> hyperthyroidism
Questions, Correct Answers, and Rationales
The Lachman's test assesses what? >>100CorreCtanswers>> the
ACL
The McMurray's test assesses for what? >>100CorreCtanswers>>
a torn meniscus
What is s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma?
>>100CorreCtanswers>> clear to bloody unilateral nipple
discharge (bilateral is usually benign), and also a wart like lump
palpated in the nipple area
If a patient has GABHS but has an allergy to penicillin’s, what is the
second line option? >>100CorreCtanswers>> first generation
cephalosporins, unless the allergy is severe, then you would consider
macrolides like a -mien
PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) are contraindicated in which
patient populations? >>100CorreCtanswers>> in those who are
on any type of nitrate or triptan because it could result in hypotension
,The anterior drawer test assesses what? >>100CorreCtanswers>>
the act
The posterior drawer test assesses what?
>>100CorreCtanswers>> the posterior cruciate ligament (plc.)
a normal rise in blood sugar as a person's body prepares to wake up due
to a release of cortisol and growth hormone
>>100CorreCtanswers>> dawn phenomenon
How can you tell between the dawn and Somogyi effect?
>>100CorreCtanswers>> If the blood sugar level is low at 2 a.m.
to 3 a.m., suspect the Somogyi effect. If the blood sugar level is normal
or high at 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., it's likely the dawn phenomenon.
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine?
>>100CorreCtanswers>> diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum?
>>100CorreCtanswers>> papules that are umbilicated and
contain a caseous plug
, How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant?
>>100CorreCtanswers>> no treatment; it should heal on its own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic
symphysis? >>100CorreCtanswers>> week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the
pubic symphysis and umbilicus? >>100CorreCtanswers>> week
16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus?
>>100CorreCtanswers>> week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between
the xiphoid process and umbilicus? >>100CorreCtanswers>>
week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid
process? >>100CorreCtanswers>> week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder?
>>100CorreCtanswers>> hyperthyroidism
