APEA PREDICTOR EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2024
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
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
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? - ANSWER hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER bisphosphonates
, How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER parvovirus aka slapped cheek disease aka erythema
infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? - ANSWER primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? - ANSWER as soon as it is detected,
even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines? - ANSWER diphenhydramine (benadryl) and
chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? - ANSWER rash on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy,
fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? - ANSWER a fluoroquinolone
(cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? - ANSWER cipro (if not STI related) or
ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER in
those who are on any type of nitrate or triptan because it could result in hypotension
AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2024
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
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
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? - ANSWER hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER bisphosphonates
, How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER parvovirus aka slapped cheek disease aka erythema
infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? - ANSWER primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? - ANSWER as soon as it is detected,
even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines? - ANSWER diphenhydramine (benadryl) and
chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? - ANSWER rash on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy,
fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? - ANSWER a fluoroquinolone
(cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? - ANSWER cipro (if not STI related) or
ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER in
those who are on any type of nitrate or triptan because it could result in hypotension
