APEA Predictor Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers

APEA Predictor Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers


Question 1:
When should pediatrics be screened for hyperlipidemia?
Answer:
between 9 and 11 years old


Question 2:
What is the tell-tale symptom of endometriosis?
Answer:
progressive dysmenorrhea


Question 3:
What is treatment for first-line endometriosis?
Answer:
cyclic OCPs and NSAIDs


Question 4:
How is endometriosis diagnosed?
Answer:
via transvaginal ultrasound


Question 5:
What are risk factors for the development of cervical cancer?
Answer:
HIV, immunocompromised, low
socioeconomic status, smoking, hispanic, DES daughters, long term contraceptive use


Question 6:
What does the D in melanoma stand for?
Answer:
greater than 6mm in diameter or 1/4 of an inch

, Question 7:
Boutonniere deformities are indicative of what disease?
Answer:
rheumatoid arthritis


Question 8:
What are the potassium sparing diuretics?
Answer:
spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, eplenerone


Question 9:
What class of diuretic is bumetanide?
Answer:
a loop diuretic, same as lasix


Question 10:
What is Chovstek's sign?
Answer:
a contraction of ipsilateral facial muscles subsequent to percussion over the facial nerve,
indicative of hypocalcemia


Question 11:
What is Trousseau's sign?
Answer:
a carpopedal spasm induced by ischemia secondary to the inflation of a sphygmomanometer
cuff, indicative of hypocalcemia


Question 12:
Calcium is in an inverse relationship with what electrolyte?
Answer:
phosphorous


Question 13:
When you see the trigger word "christmas tree", what rash should you consider?
Answer:
pityriasis rosea