Apea Predictor Exam Questions With Answers With Answers Correct
1. When should pediatrics be screened for hyperlipidemia?: between 9 and 11 years old
2. What is the tell-tale symptom of endometriosis?: progressive dysmenorrhea
3. What is treatment for first-line endometriosis?: cyclic OCPs and NSAIDs
4. How is endometriosis diagnosed?: via transvaginal ultrasound
5. What are risk factors for the development of cervical cancer?: HIV, immunocompro-
mised, low socioeconomic status, smoking, hispanic, DES daughters, long term contraceptive use
6. What does the D in melanoma stand for?: greater than 6mm in diameter or 1/4 of an inch
7. Boutonniere deformities are indicative of what disease?: rheumatoid arthritis
8. What are the potassium sparing diuretics?: spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, epleneron
9. What class of diuretic is bumetanide?: a loop diuretic, same as lasix
10. What is Chovstek's sign?: a contraction of ipsilateral facial muscles subsequent to percussion over the
facial nerve, indicative of hypocalcemia
11. What is Trousseau's sign?: a carpopedal spasm induced by ischemia secondary to the inflation of a
sphygmomanometer cutt, indicative of hypocalcemia
12. Calcium is in an inverse relationship with what electrolyte?: phosphorous
13. When you see the trigger word "christmas tree", what rash should you
consider?: pityriasis rosea
14. What is the recommended treatment for pityriasis rosea?: nothing; it is a viral rash
and can last up to two months before clearing on it's own
15. Causing harm or damage: deleterious
16. How do you calculate ideal body weight for men?: start at 106 pounds and then add 6 for
every inch above 5 feet
17. How is lichen sclerosus treated?: topical steroids, topical calcineuronin inhibitors to suppress the
immune system, topical or oral retinoids, phototherapy
18. What is the tell-tale sign of malignant hypertension?: retinopathy and blurred vision;
characterized by a diastolic BP of greater than 130
19. What is the difference between a Parkinsonian tremor and an essential
tremor?: a Parkinson tremor is also known as a resting tremor and is seen at rest, may look like pill-rolling. an
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1. When should pediatrics be screened for hyperlipidemia?: between 9 and 11 years old
2. What is the tell-tale symptom of endometriosis?: progressive dysmenorrhea
3. What is treatment for first-line endometriosis?: cyclic OCPs and NSAIDs
4. How is endometriosis diagnosed?: via transvaginal ultrasound
5. What are risk factors for the development of cervical cancer?: HIV, immunocompro-
mised, low socioeconomic status, smoking, hispanic, DES daughters, long term contraceptive use
6. What does the D in melanoma stand for?: greater than 6mm in diameter or 1/4 of an inch
7. Boutonniere deformities are indicative of what disease?: rheumatoid arthritis
8. What are the potassium sparing diuretics?: spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, epleneron
9. What class of diuretic is bumetanide?: a loop diuretic, same as lasix
10. What is Chovstek's sign?: a contraction of ipsilateral facial muscles subsequent to percussion over the
facial nerve, indicative of hypocalcemia
11. What is Trousseau's sign?: a carpopedal spasm induced by ischemia secondary to the inflation of a
sphygmomanometer cutt, indicative of hypocalcemia
12. Calcium is in an inverse relationship with what electrolyte?: phosphorous
13. When you see the trigger word "christmas tree", what rash should you
consider?: pityriasis rosea
14. What is the recommended treatment for pityriasis rosea?: nothing; it is a viral rash
and can last up to two months before clearing on it's own
15. Causing harm or damage: deleterious
16. How do you calculate ideal body weight for men?: start at 106 pounds and then add 6 for
every inch above 5 feet
17. How is lichen sclerosus treated?: topical steroids, topical calcineuronin inhibitors to suppress the
immune system, topical or oral retinoids, phototherapy
18. What is the tell-tale sign of malignant hypertension?: retinopathy and blurred vision;
characterized by a diastolic BP of greater than 130
19. What is the difference between a Parkinsonian tremor and an essential
tremor?: a Parkinson tremor is also known as a resting tremor and is seen at rest, may look like pill-rolling. an
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