lOMoAR cPSD| 32635183
lOMoAR cPSD| 32635183
APEA PREDICTOR EXAM LATEST JUNE
UPDATE ON INFECTIONS QUESTIONS
WUTH CORRECT ANSWERS A GRADED
AND VERIFIED BY EXPERTS
|GUARANTEED PASS
What is another name for fifth disease? - ANSWERS -parvovirus aka slapped cheek
disease aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? - ANSWERS -primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? - ANSWERS -as
soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines? - ANSWERS -diphenhydramine
(benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? - ANSWERS -rash on hands and feet,
lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? - ANSWERS -a
fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? - ANSWERS -cipro (if not
STI related) or ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? - ANSWERS -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?
- ANSWERS -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? -
ANSWERS -in those who are on any type of nitrate or triptan because it could result in
hypotension
What class of drug is sildenafil (viagra)? - ANSWERS -a PDE5 inhibitor which can
cause hypotension so you should do a full cardiac assessment before starting a patient
on this and maybe do an EKG
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What are the symptoms of peripheral artery disease? - ANSWERS -think P meaning
pain, A meaning absent or weak pulses, eschar or shiny legs, intermittent claudication
What is first line treatment for PAD? - ANSWERS -walking and physical activity to
improve circulation. second line is an aspirin or anti-platelet
What should we tell our patients with PAD NOT to do? - ANSWERS -do not elevate
the feet; keep them down
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? - ANSWERS -diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? - ANSWERS -
papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? - ANSWERS -no treatment; it should
heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis? -
ANSWERS -week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic
symphysis and umbilicus? - ANSWERS -week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? - ANSWERS -
week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid
process and umbilicus? - ANSWERS -week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? - ANSWERS
-week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? - ANSWERS -
hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease? - ANSWERS -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? - ANSWERS -bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? - ANSWERS -with the shoulder
strap like a normal person and then the groin strap below the belly and across the hips
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lOMoAR cPSD| 32635183
APEA PREDICTOR EXAM LATEST JUNE
UPDATE ON INFECTIONS QUESTIONS
WUTH CORRECT ANSWERS A GRADED
AND VERIFIED BY EXPERTS
|GUARANTEED PASS
What is another name for fifth disease? - ANSWERS -parvovirus aka slapped cheek
disease aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? - ANSWERS -primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? - ANSWERS -as
soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines? - ANSWERS -diphenhydramine
(benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? - ANSWERS -rash on hands and feet,
lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? - ANSWERS -a
fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? - ANSWERS -cipro (if not
STI related) or ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? - ANSWERS -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?
- ANSWERS -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? -
ANSWERS -in those who are on any type of nitrate or triptan because it could result in
hypotension
What class of drug is sildenafil (viagra)? - ANSWERS -a PDE5 inhibitor which can
cause hypotension so you should do a full cardiac assessment before starting a patient
on this and maybe do an EKG
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What are the symptoms of peripheral artery disease? - ANSWERS -think P meaning
pain, A meaning absent or weak pulses, eschar or shiny legs, intermittent claudication
What is first line treatment for PAD? - ANSWERS -walking and physical activity to
improve circulation. second line is an aspirin or anti-platelet
What should we tell our patients with PAD NOT to do? - ANSWERS -do not elevate
the feet; keep them down
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? - ANSWERS -diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? - ANSWERS -
papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? - ANSWERS -no treatment; it should
heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis? -
ANSWERS -week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic
symphysis and umbilicus? - ANSWERS -week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? - ANSWERS -
week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid
process and umbilicus? - ANSWERS -week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? - ANSWERS
-week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? - ANSWERS -
hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease? - ANSWERS -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? - ANSWERS -bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? - ANSWERS -with the shoulder
strap like a normal person and then the groin strap below the belly and across the hips
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