APEA Predictor Exam (Actual) 2026/2027 | Verified A+ Rated Questions

APEA PREDICTOR EXAM (ACTUAL) 202
6/2027WITH VERIFIED A+ RATED
ANSWERS
What is Morton's neuroma? – ANSWER a mass between the 3rd and 4th toes that
feels like a pebble; most common in women who wear high heels or tight shoes


How is Morton's neuroma diagnosed? – ANSWER via a positive Muddler's or
squeeze test causing pain


What is the hook test? – ANSWER used to assess for a bicep tendon issue


How do we treat any rotator cuff injuries? – ANSWER wear a sling to stabilize the
arm and refer to ortho


How long do migraine headaches last? - ANSWER_4-72 hours


How can we abort cluster headaches? – ANSWER calcium or 100% oxygen
application


Which type of headaches come with lacrimation and sinus symptoms? – ANSWER
cluster headaches


What does the apprehension test assess for? – ANSWER used to assess for stability
of the shoulder or knee; assesses for stability




What does an ASC-US (atypical squamos cells of undetermined significance) pap
smear result necessitate? – ANSWER Do HPV testing with this. If positive, repeat
in one year if age 21-24 or send for colposcopy if older than 25. If negative, repeat
pap in 3 years

, APEA PREDICTOR EXAM (ACTUAL) 202
6/2027WITH VERIFIED A+ RATED
ANSWERS


What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? – ANSWER diarrhea


How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? – ANSWER
papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? – ANSWER a
fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim


How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? – ANSWER no treatment; it
should heal on it's own


At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis?
– ANSWER week 12


At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic
symphysis and umbilicus? – ANSWER week 16


At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? –
ANSWER week 20


At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the
xiphoid process and umbilicus? – ANSWER week 28


At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? –
ANSWER week 34

, APEA PREDICTOR EXAM (ACTUAL) 202
6/2027WITH VERIFIED A+ RATED
ANSWERS
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? –
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ANSWER hyperthyroidism
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What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? –
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ANSWER cipro (if not STI related) or ceftriaxone
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What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? –
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ANSWER clear to bloody unilateral nipple discharge (bilateral is usually benign), an
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d also a wart like lump palpated in the nipple area
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What are s/s of peripheral vascular disease? –
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ANSWER think V meaning volume overload aka edema, may ache or be uncomforta
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ble but is not painful, bounding pulses, ruddy discoloration
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If a patient is on Coumadin but then they may need to go on an antibiotic for an infecti
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on and Bactrim is the drug of choice, what should you do? –
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ANSWER Bactrim increases INR so we would want to decrease the coumadin dose w
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hile the patient is on this
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If a patient is on Coumadin but then they may need to go on Rifampin, what should you
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do? – ANSWER Rifampin decreases INR so we'd want to increase the coumadin dose
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If a patient on coumadin's INR is 3.1-4 ,what should you do? –
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ANSWER decrease the weekly dose by 5-10%
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If a patient on coumadin's INR is 4.1-5.0, what should you do? –
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ANSWER hold one dose then decrease the weekly dose by 10%
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, APEA PREDICTOR EXAM (ACTUAL) 202
6/2027WITH VERIFIED A+ RATED
ANSWERS
What are s/s of peripheral vascular disease? –
X X X X X X X




ANSWER think V meaning volume overload aka edema, may ache or be uncomforta
X X X X X X X X X X X X X




ble but is not painful, bounding pulses, ruddy discoloration
X X X X X X X X




If a patient is on Coumadin but then they may need to go on an antibiotic for an infecti
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X




on and Bactrim is the drug of choice, what should you do? –
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ANSWER Bactrim increases INR so we would want to decrease the coumadin dose w
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hile the patient is on this
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If a patient is on Coumadin but then they may need to go on Rifampin, what should you
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do? – ANSWER Rifampin decreases INR so we'd want to increase the coumadin dose
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If a patient on coumadin's INR is 3.1-4 ,what should you do? –
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ANSWER decrease the weekly dose by 5-10%
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If a patient on coumadin's INR is 4.1-5.0, what should you do? –
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ANSWER hold one dose then decrease the weekly dose by 10%
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If a patient has GABHS but has an allergy to penicillins, what is the second line option
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ANSWER_first generation cephalosporins, unless the allergy is severe, then you wou
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ld consider macrolides like a -mycin
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How do we treat Paget's diseease? - ANSWER_bisphosphonates
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How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? -
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ANSWER_with the shoulder strap like a normal person and then the groin strap bel
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ow the belly and across the hips
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