APEA QBank Practice Test Questions
And Correct Answers
\.What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated pneumonia? -
Answer- amoxicillin
\.Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia. - Answer- pernicious;
macrocytic
\.Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values. When should this
value go back down to normal levels and be checked after an acute infection? - Answer- 4
weeks
\.The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults - Answer- mycoplasma
pneumoniae
\.An herbal supplement thought to help BPH - Answer- saw palmetto
\.A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How should we work this up? -
Answer- clinical breast exam, mammogram, AND ultrasound
\.If a patient with strep comes back after 48 hours with no improvement on antibiotics, what
should you then prescribe? - Answer- 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 transferred? -
Answer- 48 hours
\.When should kids be treated for hypertension? - Answer- if they also have diabetes, are
symptomatic, have hypertension > 95th percentile, or when end organ damage is present
\.ACEIs can cause what electrolyte abnormality? - Answer- hyperkalemia
\.A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what? - Answer- torn rotator cuff
\.The medical term for spoon shaped nails - Answer- koilonychia
\.Koilonychia is a sign of what? - Answer- iron deficiency anemia
\.How is influenza diagnosed? - Answer- a nasal swab
\.What finding would be most likely to differentiate gout from septic arthritis? - Answer- fever
would be indicative of septic arthritis
\.Diphenhydramine has __________ properties and is contraindicated in which patient
populations? - Answer- anticholinergic; elderly and those with glaucoma
\.The medical term for flat feet - Answer- pes planus
\.How does plantar fasciitis usually present? - Answer- as pain in the morning with resolution
after several steps, but as it worsens the patient will start to complain of heel pain throughout
the day and with walking
And Correct Answers
\.What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated pneumonia? -
Answer- amoxicillin
\.Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia. - Answer- pernicious;
macrocytic
\.Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values. When should this
value go back down to normal levels and be checked after an acute infection? - Answer- 4
weeks
\.The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults - Answer- mycoplasma
pneumoniae
\.An herbal supplement thought to help BPH - Answer- saw palmetto
\.A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How should we work this up? -
Answer- clinical breast exam, mammogram, AND ultrasound
\.If a patient with strep comes back after 48 hours with no improvement on antibiotics, what
should you then prescribe? - Answer- 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 transferred? -
Answer- 48 hours
\.When should kids be treated for hypertension? - Answer- if they also have diabetes, are
symptomatic, have hypertension > 95th percentile, or when end organ damage is present
\.ACEIs can cause what electrolyte abnormality? - Answer- hyperkalemia
\.A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what? - Answer- torn rotator cuff
\.The medical term for spoon shaped nails - Answer- koilonychia
\.Koilonychia is a sign of what? - Answer- iron deficiency anemia
\.How is influenza diagnosed? - Answer- a nasal swab
\.What finding would be most likely to differentiate gout from septic arthritis? - Answer- fever
would be indicative of septic arthritis
\.Diphenhydramine has __________ properties and is contraindicated in which patient
populations? - Answer- anticholinergic; elderly and those with glaucoma
\.The medical term for flat feet - Answer- pes planus
\.How does plantar fasciitis usually present? - Answer- as pain in the morning with resolution
after several steps, but as it worsens the patient will start to complain of heel pain throughout
the day and with walking
