APEA PREDICTOR EXAM (ACTUAL) 2024 WITH
VERIFIED A+ RATED ANSWERS
what is Morton's neuroma? – ANSWER a mass between the 3rd and 4th toes that
feels like a pebble; most common in women who wear high heels or tight shoes
How is Morton's neuroma diagnosed? – ANSWER via a positive Muddler's or
squeeze test causing pain
What is the hook test? – ANSWER used to assess for a bicep tendon issue
How do we treat any rotator cuff injuries? – ANSWER wear a sling to stabilize the
arm and refer to ortho
How long do migraine headaches last? - ANSWER_4-72 hours
How can we abort cluster headaches? – ANSWER calcium or 100% oxygen
application
Which type of headaches come with lacrimation and sinus symptoms? – ANSWER
cluster headaches
What does the apprehension test assess for? – ANSWER used to assess for stability
of the shoulder or knee; assesses for stability
What does an ASC-US (atypical squamos cells of undetermined significance) pap
smear result necessitate? – ANSWER Do HPV testing with this. If positive, repeat
in one year if age 21-24 or send for colposcopy if older than 25. If negative, repeat
,pap in 3 years
,What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? – ANSWER diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? – ANSWER
papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? – ANSWER a
fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? – ANSWER no treatment; it
should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis?
– ANSWER week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic
symphysis and umbilicus? – ANSWER week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? –
ANSWER week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the
xiphoid process and umbilicus? – ANSWER week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? –
ANSWER week 34
, Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? – ANSWER
hyperthyroidism
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? – ANSWER cipro (if not
STI related) or ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? – ANSWER clear to bloody
unilateral nipple discharge (bilateral is usually benign), and also a wart like lump
palpated in the nipple area
What are s/s of peripheral vascular disease? – ANSWER think V meaning volume
overload aka edema, may ache or be uncomfortable but is not painful, bounding
pulses, ruddy discoloration
If a patient is on Coumadin but then they may need to go on an antibiotic for an
infection and Bactrim is the drug of choice, what should you do? – ANSWER
Bactrim increases INR so we would want to decrease the coumadin dose while the
patient is on this
If a patient is on Coumadin but then they may need to go on Rifampin, what should
you do? – ANSWER Rifampin decreases INR so we'd want to increase the
coumadin dose
If a patient on coumadin's INR is 3.1-4 ,what should you do? – ANSWER decrease
the weekly dose by 5-10%
If a patient on coumadin's INR is 4.1-5.0, what should you do? – ANSWER hold
one dose then decrease the weekly dose by 10%
VERIFIED A+ RATED ANSWERS
what is Morton's neuroma? – ANSWER a mass between the 3rd and 4th toes that
feels like a pebble; most common in women who wear high heels or tight shoes
How is Morton's neuroma diagnosed? – ANSWER via a positive Muddler's or
squeeze test causing pain
What is the hook test? – ANSWER used to assess for a bicep tendon issue
How do we treat any rotator cuff injuries? – ANSWER wear a sling to stabilize the
arm and refer to ortho
How long do migraine headaches last? - ANSWER_4-72 hours
How can we abort cluster headaches? – ANSWER calcium or 100% oxygen
application
Which type of headaches come with lacrimation and sinus symptoms? – ANSWER
cluster headaches
What does the apprehension test assess for? – ANSWER used to assess for stability
of the shoulder or knee; assesses for stability
What does an ASC-US (atypical squamos cells of undetermined significance) pap
smear result necessitate? – ANSWER Do HPV testing with this. If positive, repeat
in one year if age 21-24 or send for colposcopy if older than 25. If negative, repeat
,pap in 3 years
,What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? – ANSWER diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? – ANSWER
papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? – ANSWER a
fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? – ANSWER no treatment; it
should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis?
– ANSWER week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic
symphysis and umbilicus? – ANSWER week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? –
ANSWER week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the
xiphoid process and umbilicus? – ANSWER week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? –
ANSWER week 34
, Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? – ANSWER
hyperthyroidism
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? – ANSWER cipro (if not
STI related) or ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? – ANSWER clear to bloody
unilateral nipple discharge (bilateral is usually benign), and also a wart like lump
palpated in the nipple area
What are s/s of peripheral vascular disease? – ANSWER think V meaning volume
overload aka edema, may ache or be uncomfortable but is not painful, bounding
pulses, ruddy discoloration
If a patient is on Coumadin but then they may need to go on an antibiotic for an
infection and Bactrim is the drug of choice, what should you do? – ANSWER
Bactrim increases INR so we would want to decrease the coumadin dose while the
patient is on this
If a patient is on Coumadin but then they may need to go on Rifampin, what should
you do? – ANSWER Rifampin decreases INR so we'd want to increase the
coumadin dose
If a patient on coumadin's INR is 3.1-4 ,what should you do? – ANSWER decrease
the weekly dose by 5-10%
If a patient on coumadin's INR is 4.1-5.0, what should you do? – ANSWER hold
one dose then decrease the weekly dose by 10%
