, Apea Pre-Predictor 2025-2026 Actual Exam Test
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A 3 year old patient presents at an inner-city clinic with fever, cough, malaise, and
loss of appetite. The patient lives with several relatives, including a grandmother
who also has a cough. Which of the following diagnostic tests would be most
appropriate for the patient?
A. throat culture
B. sputum culture
C. Mantoux (PPD) skin test
D. Cold agglutinin test
Correct Answer:B. Sputum culture
A 25-year old presents with the chief complaint of decreased mobility and pain of
the right shoulder exacerbated with movement. The patient reports that he
participated in extensive house painting 24 hours prior to the onset of pain. He
denies any trauma. Passive ROM is intact. No redness or ecchymosis is present. What
is the next step that should be taken in order to make a diagnosis?
A. Palpate structures around the shoulder
B. Obtain an MRI to evaluate the shoulder
C. Order an Xray of the shoulder
D. Request an EMG
Correct Answer:A. Palpate the structures around the shoulder
,A 17 year old female has never had her menses. She is at Tanner stage III of sexual
development. Her physical exam in completely normal, and her weight is
appropriate for her age and height. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Ovarian dysgenesis
B. Dysmenorrhea
C. Primary amenorrhea
D. Secondary amenorrhea
Correct Answer:C. Primary amenorrhea
An 18-month old child presents with a bulging, immobile tympanic membrane; T-
103F(39.4C). Assessment also reveals a grade II/VI systolic murmur at the left
sternal border. After initiation of treatment for otitis media, the most appropriate
intervention is to:
A. Obtain an EKG
B. Obtain an Echocardiogram
C. Reevaluate the patient in 10 days
D. Refer the patient to a cardiologist
Correct Answer:C. Reevaluate the patient in 10 days
, Which of the following is NOT an indication of preeclampsia?
A. visual disturbances
B. Glucosuria
C. Edema of the face and hands
D. Headaches
Correct Answer:B. Glucosuria
Which of the following pharmacotherapeutics would be most important to
administer to a patient who has a corneal abrasion?
A. Olopatadine (Patanol)
B. Cromolyn opthalmic (Crolom)
C. Timolol (Timoptic)
D. Gentamycin Opthalmic (Genoptic)
Correct Answer:D. Gentamycin Opthalmic (Genoptic)
An 88 year old patient presents with right-sided weakness after being unable to rise
unassisted following a fall to the bathroom floor. History includes aphasia and
noncompliance with hypertension medication regimen. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
A. Seizure
B. Right-sided Stroke
C. Left-sided stroke
D. Trans ischemic attack
Bank 850+ Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers With Rationales (Verified Answers)
|Already Graded A+
A 3 year old patient presents at an inner-city clinic with fever, cough, malaise, and
loss of appetite. The patient lives with several relatives, including a grandmother
who also has a cough. Which of the following diagnostic tests would be most
appropriate for the patient?
A. throat culture
B. sputum culture
C. Mantoux (PPD) skin test
D. Cold agglutinin test
Correct Answer:B. Sputum culture
A 25-year old presents with the chief complaint of decreased mobility and pain of
the right shoulder exacerbated with movement. The patient reports that he
participated in extensive house painting 24 hours prior to the onset of pain. He
denies any trauma. Passive ROM is intact. No redness or ecchymosis is present. What
is the next step that should be taken in order to make a diagnosis?
A. Palpate structures around the shoulder
B. Obtain an MRI to evaluate the shoulder
C. Order an Xray of the shoulder
D. Request an EMG
Correct Answer:A. Palpate the structures around the shoulder
,A 17 year old female has never had her menses. She is at Tanner stage III of sexual
development. Her physical exam in completely normal, and her weight is
appropriate for her age and height. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Ovarian dysgenesis
B. Dysmenorrhea
C. Primary amenorrhea
D. Secondary amenorrhea
Correct Answer:C. Primary amenorrhea
An 18-month old child presents with a bulging, immobile tympanic membrane; T-
103F(39.4C). Assessment also reveals a grade II/VI systolic murmur at the left
sternal border. After initiation of treatment for otitis media, the most appropriate
intervention is to:
A. Obtain an EKG
B. Obtain an Echocardiogram
C. Reevaluate the patient in 10 days
D. Refer the patient to a cardiologist
Correct Answer:C. Reevaluate the patient in 10 days
, Which of the following is NOT an indication of preeclampsia?
A. visual disturbances
B. Glucosuria
C. Edema of the face and hands
D. Headaches
Correct Answer:B. Glucosuria
Which of the following pharmacotherapeutics would be most important to
administer to a patient who has a corneal abrasion?
A. Olopatadine (Patanol)
B. Cromolyn opthalmic (Crolom)
C. Timolol (Timoptic)
D. Gentamycin Opthalmic (Genoptic)
Correct Answer:D. Gentamycin Opthalmic (Genoptic)
An 88 year old patient presents with right-sided weakness after being unable to rise
unassisted following a fall to the bathroom floor. History includes aphasia and
noncompliance with hypertension medication regimen. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
A. Seizure
B. Right-sided Stroke
C. Left-sided stroke
D. Trans ischemic attack
