APEA LATEST PROCTORED EXAM 2025/2026 WITH 100+
QUESTION AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? CORRECT ANSWER
diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum?
CORRECT ANSWER papules that are umbilicated and contain a
caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? CORRECT ANSWER
no treatment; it should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic
symphysis? CORRECT ANSWER week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the
pubic symphysis and umbilicus? CORRECT ANSWER week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus?
CORRECT ANSWER week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between
the xiphoid process and umbilicus? CORRECT ANSWER week 28
,At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid
process? CORRECT ANSWER week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder?
CORRECT ANSWER hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease? CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER
bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER
parvovirus aka slapped cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? CORRECT ANSWER
primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection?
CORRECT ANSWER as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute
phase
, What are the first generation antihistamines? CORRECT ANSWER
diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? CORRECT ANSWER
rash on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis?
CORRECT ANSWER a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? CORRECT
ANSWER cipro (if not STI related) or ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? CORRECT 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? CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER in those who are on any type
of nitrate or triptan because it could result in hypotension
QUESTION AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? CORRECT ANSWER
diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum?
CORRECT ANSWER papules that are umbilicated and contain a
caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? CORRECT ANSWER
no treatment; it should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic
symphysis? CORRECT ANSWER week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the
pubic symphysis and umbilicus? CORRECT ANSWER week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus?
CORRECT ANSWER week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between
the xiphoid process and umbilicus? CORRECT ANSWER week 28
,At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid
process? CORRECT ANSWER week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder?
CORRECT ANSWER hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease? CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER
bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER
parvovirus aka slapped cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? CORRECT ANSWER
primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection?
CORRECT ANSWER as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute
phase
, What are the first generation antihistamines? CORRECT ANSWER
diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? CORRECT ANSWER
rash on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis?
CORRECT ANSWER a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? CORRECT
ANSWER cipro (if not STI related) or ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? CORRECT 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? CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER in those who are on any type
of nitrate or triptan because it could result in hypotension
