APEA PRE-PREDICTOR 2026 EXAM
APEA PRE-PREDICTOR 2026 EXAM OVERVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
A disease due to infection with Group A Beta-haemolytic streptococcus,
characterized by an acute onset of fever, pharyngitis, headache, cervical
lymphadenopathy, and a sandpaper textured rash. - correct answer scarlet
fever
A deep, nonbranching rash on the flexor surfaces of the skin associated
with scarlet fever. - correct answer Pasta lines
The nurse practitioner should check the patient's TSH 6 weeks after
starting thyroid hormone replacement therapy. - correct answer TSH check
timing after thyroid hormone replacement
The half-life of levothyroxine, the treatment of choice for thyroid
replacement, is 7 days. - correct answer Half-life of levothyroxine
,APEA PRE-PREDICTOR 2026 EXAM
Essential for a patient with a history of cryptorchidism to monitor for
increased risk of testicular cancer. - correct answer Testicular self-
examination
The treatment of choice is a fluoroquinolone twice daily for 3 weeks to
4 months. - correct answer Chronic bacterial prostatitis treatment
Diabetes mellitus is a common underlying cause of frequent candidal
vaginal infections. - correct answer Candidal vaginitis underlying condition
The S3 heart sound is low-pitched and occurs just after the S2 heart
sound, produced by rapid ventricular filling. - correct answer S3 heart
sound characteristics
Normal PSA is 4 ng/ml or less; levels greater than 4 and less than 10 are
associated with BPH. - correct answer Normal PSA level
A PSA level of 10 or greater suggests prostate cancer. - correct answer
Prostate cancer PSA level
Positive serum acid phosphatase is associated with malignancy of the
prostate gland with bone metastasis. - correct answer Positive serum acid
phosphatase
,APEA PRE-PREDICTOR 2026 EXAM
Symptoms include fever, pharyngitis, headache, cervical
lymphadenopathy, and a sandpaper textured rash. - correct answer Acute
onset symptoms in a child
The cure rate with Bactrim-DS for chronic bacterial prostatitis is only
about 30-40%. - correct answer Fluoroquinolone cure rate for CBP
Cryptorchidism is associated with an increased risk for testicular cancer.
- correct answer Risk factors for testicular cancer
Pregnancy increases the incidence of candidiasis, but is unlikely a factor
for a patient in a monogamous relationship with an IUD. - correct answer
Incidence of candidiasis during pregnancy
It is a common finding with right-sided heart failure, rapid growth, and
the last trimester of pregnancy. - correct answer Characteristics of S3
heart sound
Meaningful changes in TSH levels will be observed at 4-6 weeks after
starting therapy. - correct answer Timing for checking TSH after therapy
Frequent infections can be caused by underlying conditions such as
diabetes mellitus. - correct answer Candidal vaginitis risk factors
, APEA PRE-PREDICTOR 2026 EXAM
Finding abnormalities on DRE necessitates appropriate lab orders and
review of PSA levels. - correct answer Prostate gland abnormalities
Administered twice daily for a duration of 3 weeks to 4 months. - correct
answer Fluoroquinolone dosage for prostatitis
Swelling of the cervical lymph nodes often associated with infections
such as scarlet fever. - correct answer Cervical lymphadenopathy
A characteristic rash associated with scarlet fever that fades with
pressure and ultimately desquamates. - correct answer Sandpaper
textured rash
Finding that most strongly correlates with myocardial infarction. - correct
answer Elevated Troponin I levels
Not diagnostic of a myocardial infarction (MI); may be elevated from IM
injection, surgery, or extensive skeletal muscle trauma. - correct answer
Elevated creatinine kinase (CK)
Usually indicates ischemic myocardium, but not necessarily post-MI. -
correct answer ST segment depression on EKG
Reflect myocardial damage. - correct answer Elevated ST segments
APEA PRE-PREDICTOR 2026 EXAM OVERVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
A disease due to infection with Group A Beta-haemolytic streptococcus,
characterized by an acute onset of fever, pharyngitis, headache, cervical
lymphadenopathy, and a sandpaper textured rash. - correct answer scarlet
fever
A deep, nonbranching rash on the flexor surfaces of the skin associated
with scarlet fever. - correct answer Pasta lines
The nurse practitioner should check the patient's TSH 6 weeks after
starting thyroid hormone replacement therapy. - correct answer TSH check
timing after thyroid hormone replacement
The half-life of levothyroxine, the treatment of choice for thyroid
replacement, is 7 days. - correct answer Half-life of levothyroxine
,APEA PRE-PREDICTOR 2026 EXAM
Essential for a patient with a history of cryptorchidism to monitor for
increased risk of testicular cancer. - correct answer Testicular self-
examination
The treatment of choice is a fluoroquinolone twice daily for 3 weeks to
4 months. - correct answer Chronic bacterial prostatitis treatment
Diabetes mellitus is a common underlying cause of frequent candidal
vaginal infections. - correct answer Candidal vaginitis underlying condition
The S3 heart sound is low-pitched and occurs just after the S2 heart
sound, produced by rapid ventricular filling. - correct answer S3 heart
sound characteristics
Normal PSA is 4 ng/ml or less; levels greater than 4 and less than 10 are
associated with BPH. - correct answer Normal PSA level
A PSA level of 10 or greater suggests prostate cancer. - correct answer
Prostate cancer PSA level
Positive serum acid phosphatase is associated with malignancy of the
prostate gland with bone metastasis. - correct answer Positive serum acid
phosphatase
,APEA PRE-PREDICTOR 2026 EXAM
Symptoms include fever, pharyngitis, headache, cervical
lymphadenopathy, and a sandpaper textured rash. - correct answer Acute
onset symptoms in a child
The cure rate with Bactrim-DS for chronic bacterial prostatitis is only
about 30-40%. - correct answer Fluoroquinolone cure rate for CBP
Cryptorchidism is associated with an increased risk for testicular cancer.
- correct answer Risk factors for testicular cancer
Pregnancy increases the incidence of candidiasis, but is unlikely a factor
for a patient in a monogamous relationship with an IUD. - correct answer
Incidence of candidiasis during pregnancy
It is a common finding with right-sided heart failure, rapid growth, and
the last trimester of pregnancy. - correct answer Characteristics of S3
heart sound
Meaningful changes in TSH levels will be observed at 4-6 weeks after
starting therapy. - correct answer Timing for checking TSH after therapy
Frequent infections can be caused by underlying conditions such as
diabetes mellitus. - correct answer Candidal vaginitis risk factors
, APEA PRE-PREDICTOR 2026 EXAM
Finding abnormalities on DRE necessitates appropriate lab orders and
review of PSA levels. - correct answer Prostate gland abnormalities
Administered twice daily for a duration of 3 weeks to 4 months. - correct
answer Fluoroquinolone dosage for prostatitis
Swelling of the cervical lymph nodes often associated with infections
such as scarlet fever. - correct answer Cervical lymphadenopathy
A characteristic rash associated with scarlet fever that fades with
pressure and ultimately desquamates. - correct answer Sandpaper
textured rash
Finding that most strongly correlates with myocardial infarction. - correct
answer Elevated Troponin I levels
Not diagnostic of a myocardial infarction (MI); may be elevated from IM
injection, surgery, or extensive skeletal muscle trauma. - correct answer
Elevated creatinine kinase (CK)
Usually indicates ischemic myocardium, but not necessarily post-MI. -
correct answer ST segment depression on EKG
Reflect myocardial damage. - correct answer Elevated ST segments
