APEA PRACTICE TEST EXAM
APEA PRACTICE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A
What is the treatment of choice for community acquired,
uncomplicated pneumonia? ANS >> amoxicillin
Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia is a type of ____________
anaemia. ANS >> 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? ANS >> 4 weeks
The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults ANS >>
mycoplasma pneumoniae
An herbal supplement thought to help BPH ANS >> saw palmetto
, APEA PRACTICE TEST EXAM
A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast.
How should we work this up? ANS >> 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?
ANS >> 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? ANS >> 48 hours
When should kids be treated for hypertension? ANS >> if they
also have diabetes, are symptomatic, have hypertension > 95th
percentile, or when end organ damage is present
Aces can cause what electrolyte abnormality? ANS >>
hyperkalaemia
A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what? ANS >> torn rotator
cuff
The medical term for spoon shaped nails ANS >> koilonychia
APEA PRACTICE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A
What is the treatment of choice for community acquired,
uncomplicated pneumonia? ANS >> amoxicillin
Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia is a type of ____________
anaemia. ANS >> 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? ANS >> 4 weeks
The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults ANS >>
mycoplasma pneumoniae
An herbal supplement thought to help BPH ANS >> saw palmetto
, APEA PRACTICE TEST EXAM
A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast.
How should we work this up? ANS >> 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?
ANS >> 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? ANS >> 48 hours
When should kids be treated for hypertension? ANS >> if they
also have diabetes, are symptomatic, have hypertension > 95th
percentile, or when end organ damage is present
Aces can cause what electrolyte abnormality? ANS >>
hyperkalaemia
A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what? ANS >> torn rotator
cuff
The medical term for spoon shaped nails ANS >> koilonychia
