APEA PRE PREDICTOR EXAM (2026-
2027) WITH COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND WELL-DETAILED
SOLUTIONS / 100% SOLVED /
ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine?
diarrhea
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine?
diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum
contagiosum?
papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum
contagiosum?
papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant?
no treatment; it should heal on it's own
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant?
no treatment; it should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the
pubic symphysis?
week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the
pubic symphysis?
,week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between
the pubic symphysis and umbilicus?
week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between
the pubic symphysis and umbilicus?
week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the
umbilicus?
week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the
umbilicus?
week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway
between the xiphoid process and umbilicus?
week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway
between the xiphoid process and umbilicus?
week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid
process?
week 34
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid
process?
week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder?
hyperthyroidism
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder?
hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease?
there is localized increased bone turnover and blood flow resulting
in the breakdown of bone and replacing it with weakened and
highly vascular bone putting the indiv at increased risk of fractures
,What is Paget's disease?
there is localized increased bone turnover and blood flow resulting
in the breakdown of bone and replacing it with weakened and
highly vascular bone putting the indiv at increased risk of fractures
How do we treat Paget's diseease?
bisphosphonates
How do we treat Paget's diseease?
bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt?
with the shoulder strap like a normal person and then the groin
strap below the belly and across the hips
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt?
with the shoulder strap like a normal person and then the groin
strap below the belly and across the hips
What is another name for fifth disease?
parvovirus aka slapped cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
What is another name for fifth disease?
parvovirus aka slapped cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations?
primary
Which type of prevention are vaccinations?
primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection?
as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection?
as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines?
diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are the first generation antihistamines?
diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis?
, rash on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis?
rash on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial
prostatitis?
a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial
prostatitis?
a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis?
cipro (if not STI related) or ceftriaxone
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis?
cipro (if not STI related) or ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma?
clear to bloody unilateral nipple discharge (bilateral is usually
benign), and also a wart like lump palpated in the nipple area
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma?
clear to bloody unilateral nipple discharge (bilateral is usually
benign), and also a wart like lump palpated in the nipple area
If a patient has GABHS but has an allergy to penicillins, what is the
second line option?
first generation cephalosporins, unless the allergy is severe, then
you would consider macrolides like a -mycin
If a patient has GABHS but has an allergy to penicillins, what is the
second line option?
first generation cephalosporins, unless the allergy is severe, then
you would consider macrolides like a -mycin
PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) are contraindicated in which
patient populations?
in those who are on any type of nitrate or triptan because it could
result in hypotension
PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) are contraindicated in which
patient populations?
2027) WITH COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND WELL-DETAILED
SOLUTIONS / 100% SOLVED /
ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine?
diarrhea
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine?
diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum
contagiosum?
papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum
contagiosum?
papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant?
no treatment; it should heal on it's own
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant?
no treatment; it should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the
pubic symphysis?
week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the
pubic symphysis?
,week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between
the pubic symphysis and umbilicus?
week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between
the pubic symphysis and umbilicus?
week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the
umbilicus?
week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the
umbilicus?
week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway
between the xiphoid process and umbilicus?
week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway
between the xiphoid process and umbilicus?
week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid
process?
week 34
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid
process?
week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder?
hyperthyroidism
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder?
hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease?
there is localized increased bone turnover and blood flow resulting
in the breakdown of bone and replacing it with weakened and
highly vascular bone putting the indiv at increased risk of fractures
,What is Paget's disease?
there is localized increased bone turnover and blood flow resulting
in the breakdown of bone and replacing it with weakened and
highly vascular bone putting the indiv at increased risk of fractures
How do we treat Paget's diseease?
bisphosphonates
How do we treat Paget's diseease?
bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt?
with the shoulder strap like a normal person and then the groin
strap below the belly and across the hips
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt?
with the shoulder strap like a normal person and then the groin
strap below the belly and across the hips
What is another name for fifth disease?
parvovirus aka slapped cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
What is another name for fifth disease?
parvovirus aka slapped cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations?
primary
Which type of prevention are vaccinations?
primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection?
as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection?
as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines?
diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are the first generation antihistamines?
diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis?
, rash on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis?
rash on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial
prostatitis?
a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial
prostatitis?
a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis?
cipro (if not STI related) or ceftriaxone
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis?
cipro (if not STI related) or ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma?
clear to bloody unilateral nipple discharge (bilateral is usually
benign), and also a wart like lump palpated in the nipple area
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma?
clear to bloody unilateral nipple discharge (bilateral is usually
benign), and also a wart like lump palpated in the nipple area
If a patient has GABHS but has an allergy to penicillins, what is the
second line option?
first generation cephalosporins, unless the allergy is severe, then
you would consider macrolides like a -mycin
If a patient has GABHS but has an allergy to penicillins, what is the
second line option?
first generation cephalosporins, unless the allergy is severe, then
you would consider macrolides like a -mycin
PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) are contraindicated in which
patient populations?
in those who are on any type of nitrate or triptan because it could
result in hypotension
PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) are contraindicated in which
patient populations?
