APEA Predictor Exam Missed Questions and Correct Answers. Updated 2024.

APEA Predictor Exam Missed Questions and Correct Answers. Updated 2024. 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 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 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 halfway between the xiphoid process and umbilicus? week 28 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 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 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 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 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 is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis?