APEA Pre-Predictor Exam Study Guide Questions
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What is primary amenorrhea? - ANSWER -when the patient has never gotten their
period before (there is an absence of menarche) but they have all of their secondary
sex characteristics
What is primary amenorrhea? - ANSWER -when the patient has never gotten
their period before (there is an absence of menarche) but they have all of their
secondary sex characteristics
Secondary amenorrhea is a lack of menses after _________ of not having a
period; but you have had one before - ANSWER -3 months
Secondary amenorrhea is a lack of menses after _________ of not having a
period; but you have had one before - ANSWER -3 months
What do we need to do first when a patient comes in with secondary amenorrhea?
- ANSWER -rule out pregnancy
What do we need to do first when a patient comes in with secondary amenorrhea?
- ANSWER -rule out pregnancy
Anorexia can put you at risk for what? - ANSWER -osteoporosis, amenorrhea,
cardiac damage
Anorexia can put you at risk for what? - ANSWER -osteoporosis, amenorrhea,
cardiac damage
Amenorrhea is considered a risk factor for what? - ANSWER -osteoporosis
Amenorrhea is considered a risk factor for what? - ANSWER -osteoporosis
What is the best indication of an anorexic patient doing better? They tell you they
are eating more, they have weight gain, or they get their period back? - ANSWER
-they get their period back
, What is the best indication of an anorexic patient doing better? They tell you they
are eating more, they have weight gain, or they get their period back? - ANSWER
-they get their period back
If a pregnant woman has syphilis, what should we do? - ANSWER -treat it with
penicillin while she is pregnant because there is risk for spontaneous abortion
If a pregnant woman has syphilis, what should we do? - ANSWER -treat it with
penicillin while she is pregnant because there is risk for spontaneous abortion
What is the causative organism of mastitis? - ANSWER -staph
What is the causative organism of mastitis? - ANSWER -staph
What is the first line treatment for mastitis? - ANSWER -keflex (a
cephalosporin). If that doesn't work, then try another antibiotic. If that STILL
doesn't work, then refer for an ultrasound
What is the first line treatment for mastitis? - ANSWER -keflex (a
cephalosporin). If that doesn't work, then try another antibiotic. If that STILL
doesn't work, then refer for an ultrasound
What is one of the biggest risk factors for cervical cancer? - ANSWER -numerous
sexual partners
What is one of the biggest risk factors for cervical cancer? - ANSWER -numerous
sexual partners
Preeclampsia most commonly shows up at what time in pregnancy? - ANSWER -
around week 20
Preeclampsia most commonly shows up at what time in pregnancy? - ANSWER -
around week 20
How do we treat UTIs in a pregnant woman? - ANSWER -can either do
penicillin, cephalosporin, or a macrolide (can NOT do doxy or a fluoroquinolone)
How do we treat UTIs in a pregnant woman? - ANSWER -can either do
penicillin, cephalosporin, or a macrolide (can NOT do doxy or a fluoroquinolone)
,When do fibrocystic breasts tend to flare up and cause tenderness and lumps? -
ANSWER -about 10 days before menses
When do fibrocystic breasts tend to flare up and cause tenderness and lumps? -
ANSWER -about 10 days before menses
What can be a sequelae of an ectopic pregnancy? - ANSWER -pelvic
inflammatory disease and infertility due to scarring of the fallopian tube
(salpingitis)
What can be a sequelae of an ectopic pregnancy? - ANSWER -pelvic
inflammatory disease and infertility due to scarring of the fallopian tube
(salpingitis)
What is the Coomb's test and when is this completed? - ANSWER -test given 8
weeks in to pregnancy to determine a woman's RH compatibility
What is the Coomb's test and when is this completed? - ANSWER -test given 8
weeks in to pregnancy to determine a woman's RH compatibility
If a patient's Coomb's test is positive, what do we do? - ANSWER -nothing, she is
RH positive so we do not need to treat
If a patient's Coomb's test is positive, what do we do? - ANSWER -nothing, she is
RH positive so we do not need to treat
If a patient's Coomb's test is negative, what do we do? - ANSWER -give rhogam
at 28 weeks and 72 hours after birth
If a patient's Coomb's test is negative, what do we do? - ANSWER -give rhogam
at 28 weeks and 72 hours after birth
What is the only form of non-hormonal contraception other than barrier methods
such as condoms? - ANSWER -IUD
What is the only form of non-hormonal contraception other than barrier methods
such as condoms? - ANSWER -IUD
The vaginal ring for contraception must be taken out how often? - ANSWER -
every 3 weeks
, The vaginal ring for contraception must be taken out how often? - ANSWER -
every 3 weeks
If a patient is on birth control and is currently having breakthrough bleeding, then
what do we do? - ANSWER -increase the progesterone
If a patient is on birth control and is currently having breakthrough bleeding, then
what do we do? - ANSWER -increase the progesterone
How do we treat temporal arteritis? - ANSWER -steroids
How do we treat temporal arteritis? - ANSWER -steroids
If a patient is on birth control and they miss one pill, what should they do? -
ANSWER -double up
If a patient is on birth control and they miss one pill, what should they do? -
ANSWER -double up
If a patient is on birth control and they miss two pills, what should they do? -
ANSWER -double up for 2 days
If a patient is on birth control and they miss two pills, what should they do? -
ANSWER -double up for 2 days
If any woman comes in with painless vaginal bleeding between periods (esp if she
is postmenopausal), what should you do? - ANSWER -do a pregnancy test and
then refer for endometrial biopsy to rule out endometrial cancer
If any woman comes in with painless vaginal bleeding between periods (esp if she
is postmenopausal), what should you do? - ANSWER -do a pregnancy test and
then refer for endometrial biopsy to rule out endometrial cancer
In terms of the breasts, _____________ is used for screening and _____________
is used for diagnosis. - ANSWER -mammogram; ultrasound
In terms of the breasts, _____________ is used for screening and _____________
is used for diagnosis. - ANSWER -mammogram; ultrasound
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What is primary amenorrhea? - ANSWER -when the patient has never gotten their
period before (there is an absence of menarche) but they have all of their secondary
sex characteristics
What is primary amenorrhea? - ANSWER -when the patient has never gotten
their period before (there is an absence of menarche) but they have all of their
secondary sex characteristics
Secondary amenorrhea is a lack of menses after _________ of not having a
period; but you have had one before - ANSWER -3 months
Secondary amenorrhea is a lack of menses after _________ of not having a
period; but you have had one before - ANSWER -3 months
What do we need to do first when a patient comes in with secondary amenorrhea?
- ANSWER -rule out pregnancy
What do we need to do first when a patient comes in with secondary amenorrhea?
- ANSWER -rule out pregnancy
Anorexia can put you at risk for what? - ANSWER -osteoporosis, amenorrhea,
cardiac damage
Anorexia can put you at risk for what? - ANSWER -osteoporosis, amenorrhea,
cardiac damage
Amenorrhea is considered a risk factor for what? - ANSWER -osteoporosis
Amenorrhea is considered a risk factor for what? - ANSWER -osteoporosis
What is the best indication of an anorexic patient doing better? They tell you they
are eating more, they have weight gain, or they get their period back? - ANSWER
-they get their period back
, What is the best indication of an anorexic patient doing better? They tell you they
are eating more, they have weight gain, or they get their period back? - ANSWER
-they get their period back
If a pregnant woman has syphilis, what should we do? - ANSWER -treat it with
penicillin while she is pregnant because there is risk for spontaneous abortion
If a pregnant woman has syphilis, what should we do? - ANSWER -treat it with
penicillin while she is pregnant because there is risk for spontaneous abortion
What is the causative organism of mastitis? - ANSWER -staph
What is the causative organism of mastitis? - ANSWER -staph
What is the first line treatment for mastitis? - ANSWER -keflex (a
cephalosporin). If that doesn't work, then try another antibiotic. If that STILL
doesn't work, then refer for an ultrasound
What is the first line treatment for mastitis? - ANSWER -keflex (a
cephalosporin). If that doesn't work, then try another antibiotic. If that STILL
doesn't work, then refer for an ultrasound
What is one of the biggest risk factors for cervical cancer? - ANSWER -numerous
sexual partners
What is one of the biggest risk factors for cervical cancer? - ANSWER -numerous
sexual partners
Preeclampsia most commonly shows up at what time in pregnancy? - ANSWER -
around week 20
Preeclampsia most commonly shows up at what time in pregnancy? - ANSWER -
around week 20
How do we treat UTIs in a pregnant woman? - ANSWER -can either do
penicillin, cephalosporin, or a macrolide (can NOT do doxy or a fluoroquinolone)
How do we treat UTIs in a pregnant woman? - ANSWER -can either do
penicillin, cephalosporin, or a macrolide (can NOT do doxy or a fluoroquinolone)
,When do fibrocystic breasts tend to flare up and cause tenderness and lumps? -
ANSWER -about 10 days before menses
When do fibrocystic breasts tend to flare up and cause tenderness and lumps? -
ANSWER -about 10 days before menses
What can be a sequelae of an ectopic pregnancy? - ANSWER -pelvic
inflammatory disease and infertility due to scarring of the fallopian tube
(salpingitis)
What can be a sequelae of an ectopic pregnancy? - ANSWER -pelvic
inflammatory disease and infertility due to scarring of the fallopian tube
(salpingitis)
What is the Coomb's test and when is this completed? - ANSWER -test given 8
weeks in to pregnancy to determine a woman's RH compatibility
What is the Coomb's test and when is this completed? - ANSWER -test given 8
weeks in to pregnancy to determine a woman's RH compatibility
If a patient's Coomb's test is positive, what do we do? - ANSWER -nothing, she is
RH positive so we do not need to treat
If a patient's Coomb's test is positive, what do we do? - ANSWER -nothing, she is
RH positive so we do not need to treat
If a patient's Coomb's test is negative, what do we do? - ANSWER -give rhogam
at 28 weeks and 72 hours after birth
If a patient's Coomb's test is negative, what do we do? - ANSWER -give rhogam
at 28 weeks and 72 hours after birth
What is the only form of non-hormonal contraception other than barrier methods
such as condoms? - ANSWER -IUD
What is the only form of non-hormonal contraception other than barrier methods
such as condoms? - ANSWER -IUD
The vaginal ring for contraception must be taken out how often? - ANSWER -
every 3 weeks
, The vaginal ring for contraception must be taken out how often? - ANSWER -
every 3 weeks
If a patient is on birth control and is currently having breakthrough bleeding, then
what do we do? - ANSWER -increase the progesterone
If a patient is on birth control and is currently having breakthrough bleeding, then
what do we do? - ANSWER -increase the progesterone
How do we treat temporal arteritis? - ANSWER -steroids
How do we treat temporal arteritis? - ANSWER -steroids
If a patient is on birth control and they miss one pill, what should they do? -
ANSWER -double up
If a patient is on birth control and they miss one pill, what should they do? -
ANSWER -double up
If a patient is on birth control and they miss two pills, what should they do? -
ANSWER -double up for 2 days
If a patient is on birth control and they miss two pills, what should they do? -
ANSWER -double up for 2 days
If any woman comes in with painless vaginal bleeding between periods (esp if she
is postmenopausal), what should you do? - ANSWER -do a pregnancy test and
then refer for endometrial biopsy to rule out endometrial cancer
If any woman comes in with painless vaginal bleeding between periods (esp if she
is postmenopausal), what should you do? - ANSWER -do a pregnancy test and
then refer for endometrial biopsy to rule out endometrial cancer
In terms of the breasts, _____________ is used for screening and _____________
is used for diagnosis. - ANSWER -mammogram; ultrasound
In terms of the breasts, _____________ is used for screening and _____________
is used for diagnosis. - ANSWER -mammogram; ultrasound
