APEA Predictor Exam Questions ( Family Primary Care
2– Grand Canyon University ,All New Combined 7 Test
Bank & All Versions Exam – Updated 2025/2026 NP
Certification Prep with Detailed Rationales
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? - answer-:diarrhea
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
How does the parathyroid gland regulate calcium? - answer-:when parathyroid hormone is
released, it pulls calcium out of the blood and into the circulation in response to hypocalcemia.
it also increases absorption of calcium from the intestine
, What is the first line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia? - answer-:carbamazepine (tegretol) or
amitriptyline. also want to do gabapentin or something for nerve pain
What is the recommended treatment for Bell's palsy? - answer-:steroids and anti-virals
How is the pain of trigeminal neuralgia vs temporal arteritis different? - answer-:in trigeminal
neuralgia, the pain is like a shock hitting the side of your face whereas temporal arteritis is more
like a headache
What are the preventative treatment options for migraines? - answer-:beta blockers,
amitriptyline, venlafaxine, topamax, valproate
What is Addison's disease? - answer-:adrenal insufficiency; the patient will be low in cortisol
and sodium but their potassium will be high
What are s/s of Addison's disease? - answer-:bronze or discolored skin, salt cravings
a rare complication of pregnancy characterized by the abnormal growth of trophoblasts, the
cells that normally develop into the placenta - answer-:molar pregnancy
What bacteria is the leading cause of urethritis? - answer-:neisseria gonorrhea
What is the most common cause of hypercortisolism? - answer-:excessive ACTH production
How do we treat developmental hip dysplasia in a child under 6 months? - answer-:Pavlik
harness; if older than 6 months may need surgery
2– Grand Canyon University ,All New Combined 7 Test
Bank & All Versions Exam – Updated 2025/2026 NP
Certification Prep with Detailed Rationales
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? - answer-:diarrhea
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
How does the parathyroid gland regulate calcium? - answer-:when parathyroid hormone is
released, it pulls calcium out of the blood and into the circulation in response to hypocalcemia.
it also increases absorption of calcium from the intestine
, What is the first line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia? - answer-:carbamazepine (tegretol) or
amitriptyline. also want to do gabapentin or something for nerve pain
What is the recommended treatment for Bell's palsy? - answer-:steroids and anti-virals
How is the pain of trigeminal neuralgia vs temporal arteritis different? - answer-:in trigeminal
neuralgia, the pain is like a shock hitting the side of your face whereas temporal arteritis is more
like a headache
What are the preventative treatment options for migraines? - answer-:beta blockers,
amitriptyline, venlafaxine, topamax, valproate
What is Addison's disease? - answer-:adrenal insufficiency; the patient will be low in cortisol
and sodium but their potassium will be high
What are s/s of Addison's disease? - answer-:bronze or discolored skin, salt cravings
a rare complication of pregnancy characterized by the abnormal growth of trophoblasts, the
cells that normally develop into the placenta - answer-:molar pregnancy
What bacteria is the leading cause of urethritis? - answer-:neisseria gonorrhea
What is the most common cause of hypercortisolism? - answer-:excessive ACTH production
How do we treat developmental hip dysplasia in a child under 6 months? - answer-:Pavlik
harness; if older than 6 months may need surgery
