APEA Predictor Exam 3 Questions & Answers 2026/2027 |
High-Yield Review | Graded A+
1. Describe the significance of screening for scoliosis in adolescent boys.
Screening is unnecessary as scoliosis does not affect adolescents.
Screening can only be done through X-rays.
Screening for scoliosis in adolescent boys is significant because
early detection can lead to timely intervention, preventing potential
complications.
Screening is only important for girls.
2. Best initial treatment for management of stress incontinence
Pessaries or vaginal cones
Pelvic floor muscle exercises - kegels
Lifestyle modifications - limit caffeine, voiding schedule
Surgery
3. If an infant is 5 months old and has not yet developed a conjugate gaze, what
might this suggest about their visual development?
Potential visual developmental delay
Normal variation in development
Need for immediate surgery
Advanced visual skills
4. Drug used in Febrile seizures in children and neonatal seizures
Phenobarbital
, Phenytoin/fosphenytoin
ETHOSUXIMIDE
Valproate (valproic acid)
5. If a pregnant woman is diagnosed with folic acid deficiency, what would be
the most appropriate course of action regarding her treatment plan?
Recommend a high-protein diet
Prescribe iron supplements
Increase folic acid supplementation
Advise against any supplementation
6. If a pregnant woman has not been taking the recommended dosage of folic
acid, what potential risk might she face regarding her baby's development?
Increased risk of gestational diabetes
Increased risk of low birth weight
Increased risk of preterm labor
Increased risk of neural tube defects
7. Which of the following BEST describes the recommendations for alcohol and
breast feeding?
Alcohol is not compatible with breast feeding. It passes into breast
milk and high levels can accumulate, therefore women should not
drink alcohol if they are breast feeding.
Alcohol is compatible with breast feeding. Alcohol does not pass into
breast milk nor interfere with milk production or let-down; women do
not have to modify or time their intake
, Alcohol is not compatible with breast feeding. It can lead to
decreased production of breast milk, therefore women should avoid
alcohol if they are breast feeding
Alcohol is compatible with breast feeding; however, it does pass
into breast milk, the recommendation is to wait 2-3 hours after
drinking before breast feeding, to ensure no alcohol is in the breast
milk
8. After drinking, breastfeeding should be delayed at least:
5 hours
30 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
9. Which finding is characteristic of scabies?
The presence of white patches scattered about the trunk
Multiple straight or wavy, thread-like lines beneath the skin
Patchy hair loss and round, red macules with scales
The appearance of vesicles or pustules
10. Describe the role of antibiotics in the management of rheumatic fever.
Antibiotics are used to treat the symptoms of rheumatic fever without
addressing the underlying cause.
Antibiotics are used to manage pain and inflammation associated
with rheumatic fever.
Antibiotics are used to strengthen the immune system against future
infections.
, Antibiotics are used to eliminate the streptococcal bacteria that
cause rheumatic fever and prevent further complications.
11. Folic acid supplements have become especially important for pregnant
women because:
The fetus makes high levels of folic acid.
The folic acid is stored in adipose tissue by pregnant women so
supplements are needed to make more available in the circulation.
Folic acid supplies vitamins that only pregnant women can use.
Folic acid deprivation is associated with neural tube abnormalities
in a fetus.
Folic acid deprivation is a cause of heart abnormalities in a newborn.
12. What is the age by which an infant typically demonstrates a conjugate gaze?
6 to 8 months
1 year
3 to 4 months
2 years
High-Yield Review | Graded A+
1. Describe the significance of screening for scoliosis in adolescent boys.
Screening is unnecessary as scoliosis does not affect adolescents.
Screening can only be done through X-rays.
Screening for scoliosis in adolescent boys is significant because
early detection can lead to timely intervention, preventing potential
complications.
Screening is only important for girls.
2. Best initial treatment for management of stress incontinence
Pessaries or vaginal cones
Pelvic floor muscle exercises - kegels
Lifestyle modifications - limit caffeine, voiding schedule
Surgery
3. If an infant is 5 months old and has not yet developed a conjugate gaze, what
might this suggest about their visual development?
Potential visual developmental delay
Normal variation in development
Need for immediate surgery
Advanced visual skills
4. Drug used in Febrile seizures in children and neonatal seizures
Phenobarbital
, Phenytoin/fosphenytoin
ETHOSUXIMIDE
Valproate (valproic acid)
5. If a pregnant woman is diagnosed with folic acid deficiency, what would be
the most appropriate course of action regarding her treatment plan?
Recommend a high-protein diet
Prescribe iron supplements
Increase folic acid supplementation
Advise against any supplementation
6. If a pregnant woman has not been taking the recommended dosage of folic
acid, what potential risk might she face regarding her baby's development?
Increased risk of gestational diabetes
Increased risk of low birth weight
Increased risk of preterm labor
Increased risk of neural tube defects
7. Which of the following BEST describes the recommendations for alcohol and
breast feeding?
Alcohol is not compatible with breast feeding. It passes into breast
milk and high levels can accumulate, therefore women should not
drink alcohol if they are breast feeding.
Alcohol is compatible with breast feeding. Alcohol does not pass into
breast milk nor interfere with milk production or let-down; women do
not have to modify or time their intake
, Alcohol is not compatible with breast feeding. It can lead to
decreased production of breast milk, therefore women should avoid
alcohol if they are breast feeding
Alcohol is compatible with breast feeding; however, it does pass
into breast milk, the recommendation is to wait 2-3 hours after
drinking before breast feeding, to ensure no alcohol is in the breast
milk
8. After drinking, breastfeeding should be delayed at least:
5 hours
30 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
9. Which finding is characteristic of scabies?
The presence of white patches scattered about the trunk
Multiple straight or wavy, thread-like lines beneath the skin
Patchy hair loss and round, red macules with scales
The appearance of vesicles or pustules
10. Describe the role of antibiotics in the management of rheumatic fever.
Antibiotics are used to treat the symptoms of rheumatic fever without
addressing the underlying cause.
Antibiotics are used to manage pain and inflammation associated
with rheumatic fever.
Antibiotics are used to strengthen the immune system against future
infections.
, Antibiotics are used to eliminate the streptococcal bacteria that
cause rheumatic fever and prevent further complications.
11. Folic acid supplements have become especially important for pregnant
women because:
The fetus makes high levels of folic acid.
The folic acid is stored in adipose tissue by pregnant women so
supplements are needed to make more available in the circulation.
Folic acid supplies vitamins that only pregnant women can use.
Folic acid deprivation is associated with neural tube abnormalities
in a fetus.
Folic acid deprivation is a cause of heart abnormalities in a newborn.
12. What is the age by which an infant typically demonstrates a conjugate gaze?
6 to 8 months
1 year
3 to 4 months
2 years
