APEA (ADVANCED PRACTICE EDUCATION ASSOCIATES) PREDICTOR EXAM 2025 320 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADED

APEA (ADVANCED PRACTICE EDUCATION ASSOCIATES)
07/09/2025
PREDICTOR EXAM




APEA (ADVANCED PRACTICE EDUCATION ASSOCIATES) PREDICTOR EXAM 2025
320 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADED


Question 1

Gestational diabetes screening occurs between what weeks gestation? - ANSWERS- 24-48



Question 2

When you ask the patient to take a deep breath in and then palpate over the RUQ abdomen. Positive
when pain is elicited. This is a sign of . - ANSWERS- Murphy's sign; cholecystitis



Question 3

What are names of LABA medications? - ANSWERS-salmeterol



Question 4

What is encopresis in children? - ANSWERS-stool incontinence after the age of being toilet trained



Question 5

The medical term for being cross-eyed - ANSWERS-strabismus



Question 6

What is atopic dermatitis? - ANSWERS-eczema



Question 7

Tests used to diagnose developmental hip dysplasia - ANSWERS-Barlow and Ortolani maneuvers



Question 8

What is the female athlete triad? - ANSWERS-disordered eating, amenorrhea, osteoporosis

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Question 9

How do patients with aortic regurgitation typically present? - ANSWERS-they will have a long
asymptomatic period followed by exercise intolerance, then dyspnea at rest. The left ventricle
eventually fails unless the aortic valve is replaced.



Question 10

What does the rash of fifth disease (a viral exanthem) look like? - ANSWERS- maculopapular rash that
blanches easily and may be accompanied by joint aches



Question 11

What cardiac abnormalities are expected to be heard on auscultation of a pregnant patient? -
ANSWERS-a venous hum murmur and an S3



Question 12

When a headache accompanies a stroke, is this most often hemorrhagic or ischemic? - ANSWERS-
hemorrhagic



Question 13

AV nicking is most commonly seen on retinal exam of which chronic condition? - ANSWERS-
hypertension



Question 14

Within 6 months of being started on a TCA or SSRI, what is a common side effect that occurs? -
ANSWERS-weight gain



Question 15

When does otitis media with effusion usually occur? - ANSWERS-either before or after an episode of
acute otitis media. This effusion is not infected fluid but it is considered a breeding ground for
bacteria. This should not be treated with antibiotics.

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Question 16

The medical term for jock itch - ANSWERS-tinea cruris



Question 17

Tinea cruris "jock itch" is a common infection and should be treated with what? - ANSWERS-fungal;
OTC antifungal cream



Question 18

What are teaching points for males to avoid contracting tinea cruris? - ANSWERS-dry off after
swimming and don't stay in a wet bathing suit



Question 19

Tinea cruris can affect the inner thighs but never what else? - ANSWERS-the penis or scrotum



Question 20

On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a bacterial infection? -
ANSWERS-cocci and rods



Question 21

On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a candidal infection? -
ANSWERS-yeasts



Question 22

What are dermatophytes? - ANSWERS-fungi



Question 23

On microscopic exam, what is most likely to be seen in the presence of a dermatophytic (fungal)
infection? - ANSWERS-hyphae that are long, thin, and branching (such as in the case of tinea pedis,
tinea cruris, and tinea corporis)

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Question 24

The medical term for ringworm - ANSWERS-tinea corporis



Question 25

What is the most common cause of viral pneumonia in peds? - ANSWERS-RSV



Question 26

Viral pneumonia is the most common type of pneumonia in children of what ages? - ANSWERS-6
months to 5 years



Question 27

What is the simplest way to screen for nutritional adequacy in older adults? - ANSWERS-measure their
weight



Question 28

How are scabies treated? - ANSWERS-via permethrin and good hygiene



Question 29

What are common side effects of NSAIDs? - ANSWERS-renal impairment, acute renal failure, gastritis



Question 30

What is the most common cause of pernicious anemias? - ANSWERS-vitamin B12 deficiency



Question 31

How should oral iron supplements be taken? - ANSWERS-on an empty stomach with something acidic
and high in calcium such as orange juice



Question 32