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APEA Predictor Exam Questions and
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What is the biggest side effect of colchicine?
Ans: diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum
contagiosum?
Ans: papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant?
Ans: no treatment; it should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the
pubic symphysis?
Ans: week 12
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At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway
between the pubic symphysis and umbilicus?
Ans: week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the
umbilicus?
Ans: week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway
between the xiphoid process and umbilicus?
Ans: week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid
process?
Ans: week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder?
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Ans: hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease?
Ans: 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?
Ans: bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt?
Ans: 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?
Ans: parvovirus aka slapped cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
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Which type of prevention are vaccinations?
Ans: primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection?
Ans: as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines?
Ans: diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis?
Ans: rash on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial
prostatitis?
Ans: a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
APEA Predictor Exam Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine?
Ans: diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum
contagiosum?
Ans: papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant?
Ans: no treatment; it should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the
pubic symphysis?
Ans: week 12
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At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway
between the pubic symphysis and umbilicus?
Ans: week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the
umbilicus?
Ans: week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway
between the xiphoid process and umbilicus?
Ans: week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid
process?
Ans: week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder?
,3 | Page
Ans: hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease?
Ans: 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?
Ans: bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt?
Ans: 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?
Ans: parvovirus aka slapped cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
, 4 | Page
Which type of prevention are vaccinations?
Ans: primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection?
Ans: as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines?
Ans: diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis?
Ans: rash on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial
prostatitis?
Ans: a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
