APEA FNP Predictor Exam Test Bank
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A patient presents with burning during urination, frequency, and urgency. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
✔✔Urinary tract infection
Which lab test is used to confirm a diagnosis of hypothyroidism?
✔✔TSH and free T4 levels
A child presents with high fever, drooling, and tripod positioning. What is the likely diagnosis?
✔✔Epiglottitis
What is the recommended first-line treatment for acute otitis media in a child?
✔✔Amoxicillin
Which organism is most often responsible for strep throat?
✔✔Streptococcus pyogenes
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,A pregnant patient in her second trimester reports feeling dizzy and lightheaded when lying on
her back. What is the most likely cause?
✔✔Supine hypotensive syndrome
A patient with a history of atrial fibrillation is at greatest risk for which complication?
✔✔Stroke
Which screening test is recommended for adults starting at age 50 for colorectal cancer?
✔✔Colonoscopy
What is the gold standard diagnostic test for tuberculosis?
✔✔Sputum culture for Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Which skin condition presents with silvery, scaly plaques on extensor surfaces?
✔✔Psoriasis
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,A patient presents with redness, swelling, and tenderness along the lower leg after trauma. What
is the most likely diagnosis?
✔✔Cellulitis
Which vaccine is recommended annually for all adults?
✔✔Influenza vaccine
A newborn with a continuous “machinery-like” murmur likely has which condition?
✔✔Patent ductus arteriosus
Which physical exam finding is associated with mitral stenosis?
✔✔Opening snap
A patient presents with sudden, severe chest pain radiating to the back and unequal blood
pressures in the arms. What is the likely diagnosis?
✔✔Aortic dissection
Which condition is most often associated with a positive Phalen’s test?
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, ✔✔Carpal tunnel syndrome
A patient reports tingling and numbness in the feet, especially at night. What is the likely
complication of diabetes?
✔✔Peripheral neuropathy
Which vitamin deficiency is most often seen in chronic alcoholism?
✔✔Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency
A child presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and hoarseness. What is the likely
diagnosis?
✔✔Croup
Which condition presents with a “bull’s-eye” rash after a tick bite?
✔✔Lyme disease
A patient presents with yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera. What is this called?
✔✔Jaundice
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A patient presents with burning during urination, frequency, and urgency. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
✔✔Urinary tract infection
Which lab test is used to confirm a diagnosis of hypothyroidism?
✔✔TSH and free T4 levels
A child presents with high fever, drooling, and tripod positioning. What is the likely diagnosis?
✔✔Epiglottitis
What is the recommended first-line treatment for acute otitis media in a child?
✔✔Amoxicillin
Which organism is most often responsible for strep throat?
✔✔Streptococcus pyogenes
1
,A pregnant patient in her second trimester reports feeling dizzy and lightheaded when lying on
her back. What is the most likely cause?
✔✔Supine hypotensive syndrome
A patient with a history of atrial fibrillation is at greatest risk for which complication?
✔✔Stroke
Which screening test is recommended for adults starting at age 50 for colorectal cancer?
✔✔Colonoscopy
What is the gold standard diagnostic test for tuberculosis?
✔✔Sputum culture for Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Which skin condition presents with silvery, scaly plaques on extensor surfaces?
✔✔Psoriasis
2
,A patient presents with redness, swelling, and tenderness along the lower leg after trauma. What
is the most likely diagnosis?
✔✔Cellulitis
Which vaccine is recommended annually for all adults?
✔✔Influenza vaccine
A newborn with a continuous “machinery-like” murmur likely has which condition?
✔✔Patent ductus arteriosus
Which physical exam finding is associated with mitral stenosis?
✔✔Opening snap
A patient presents with sudden, severe chest pain radiating to the back and unequal blood
pressures in the arms. What is the likely diagnosis?
✔✔Aortic dissection
Which condition is most often associated with a positive Phalen’s test?
3
, ✔✔Carpal tunnel syndrome
A patient reports tingling and numbness in the feet, especially at night. What is the likely
complication of diabetes?
✔✔Peripheral neuropathy
Which vitamin deficiency is most often seen in chronic alcoholism?
✔✔Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency
A child presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and hoarseness. What is the likely
diagnosis?
✔✔Croup
Which condition presents with a “bull’s-eye” rash after a tick bite?
✔✔Lyme disease
A patient presents with yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera. What is this called?
✔✔Jaundice
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