APEA QBank Practice Test Questions And Correct Answers || verified || 100%pass || practice test

APEA QBank Practice Test Questions And Correct Answers || verified || 100%pass || practice test .What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated pneumonia? - Answer-amoxicillin .Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia. - Answer-pernicious; macrocytic .Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values. When should this value go back down to normal levels and be checked after an acute infection? - Answer-4 weeks .The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults - Answer-mycoplasma pneumoniae .An herbal supplement thought to help BPH - Answer-saw palmetto .A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How should we work this up? - Answer-clinical breast exam, mammogram, AND ultrasound .If a patient with strep comes back after 48 hours with no improvement on antibiotics, what should you then prescribe? - Answer-a penicillin or cephalosporin with beta lactamase coverage .How long must a tick be attached to the skin in order for Lyme disease to be transferred? - Answer-48 hours .When should kids be treated for hypertension? - Answer-if they also have diabetes, are symptomatic, have hypertension 95th percentile, or when end organ damage is present .ACEIs can cause what electrolyte abnormality? - Answer-hyperkalemia .A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what? - Answer-torn rotator cuff .The medical term for spoon shaped nails - Answer-koilonychia .Koilonychia is a sign of what? - Answer-iron deficiency anemia .How is influenza diagnosed? - Answer-a nasal swab .What finding would be most likely to differentiate gout from septic arthritis? - Answer-fever would be indicative of septic arthritis .Diphenhydramine has __________ properties and is contraindicated in which patient populations? - Answer-anticholinergic; elderly and those with glaucoma .The medical term for flat feet - Answer-pes planus .How does plantar fasciitis usually present? - Answer-as pain in the morning with resolution after several steps, but as it worsens the patient will start to complain of heel pain throughout the day and with walking .Scope of practice for NPs is not influenced by which entity? - Answer-a court of law .Used to establish a designated level of professional competence - Answer-licensure .Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism is generally not indicated unless the TSH is ___________. - Answer-greater than 10 .In the presence of an elevated serum TSH, what is the next step in management? - Answer-repeat TSH plus free T4 .Patients with a history of UC or Crohn's should have a colonoscopy how often? - Answer-every 1-5 years due to the increased risk of colorectal cancer .What is the first line treatment for community acquired atypical pneumonia? - Answer-macrolides such azithromycin. If the pt cannot take a macrolide, then they can do levofloxacin or doxycycline .What is metatarsus adductus? - Answer-the medical term for in-toeing .What is true regarding older adults who are overweight? - Answer-mortality in older adults related to overweight states declines over time .How do we manage rubella immunity in pregnant women? - Answer-we screen all pregnant women with a rubella titer. If they had a protective rubella titer in a previous pregnancy, then they do not need to be checked again. If they are found to not be immune when pregnant, then she should be vaccinated AFTER delivery