APEA PRE-PREDICTOR TEST
BANK OVERVIEW EXAM STUDY
GUIDE. GRADED A+.
QUESTIONS AND 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS. LATEST
2025/2026 UPDATE
A disease due to infection with Group A Beta-hemolytic streptococcus,
characterized by an acute onset of fever, pharyngitis, headache, cervical
lymphadenopathy, and a sandpaper textured rash. - Ans✔✔-Scarlet fever
A deep, nonblanching rash on the flexor surfaces of the skin associated with
scarlet fever. - Ans✔✔-Pastia lines
The nurse practitioner should check the patient's TSH 6 weeks after starting
thyroid hormone replacement therapy. - Ans✔✔-TSH check timing after thyroid
hormone replacement
The half-life of levothyroxine, the treatment of choice for thyroid replacement,
is 7 days. - Ans✔✔-Half-life of levothyroxine
,Essential for a patient with a history of cryptorchidism to monitor for increased
risk of testicular cancer. - Ans✔✔-Testicular self-examination
The treatment of choice is a fluoroquinolone twice daily for 3 weeks to 4
months. - Ans✔✔-Chronic bacterial prostatitis treatment
Diabetes mellitus is a common underlying cause of frequent candidal vaginal
infections. - Ans✔✔-Candidal vaginitis underlying condition
The S3 heart sound is low-pitched and occurs just after the S2 heart sound,
produced by rapid ventricular filling. - Ans✔✔-S3 heart sound characteristics
Normal PSA is 4 ng/ml or less; levels greater than 4 and less than 10 are
associated with BPH. - Ans✔✔-Normal PSA level
A PSA level of 10 or greater suggests prostate cancer. - Ans✔✔-Prostate cancer
PSA level
Positive serum acid phosphatase is associated with malignancy of the prostate
gland with bone metastasis. - Ans✔✔-Positive serum acid phosphatase
Symptoms include fever, pharyngitis, headache, cervical lymphadenopathy, and
a sandpaper textured rash. - Ans✔✔-Acute onset symptoms in a child
The cure rate with Bactrim-DS for chronic bacterial prostatitis is only about 30-
40%. - Ans✔✔-Fluoroquinolone cure rate for CBP
,Cryptorchidism is associated with an increased risk for testicular cancer. -
Ans✔✔-Risk factors for testicular cancer
Pregnancy increases the incidence of candidiasis, but is unlikely a factor for a
patient in a monogamous relationship with an IUD. - Ans✔✔-Incidence of
candidiasis during pregnancy
It is a common finding with right-sided heart failure, rapid growth, and the last
trimester of pregnancy. - Ans✔✔-Characteristics of S3 heart sound
Meaningful changes in TSH levels will be observed at 4-6 weeks after starting
therapy. - Ans✔✔-Timing for checking TSH after therapy
Frequent infections can be caused by underlying conditions such as diabetes
mellitus. - Ans✔✔-Candidal vaginitis risk factors
Finding abnormalities on DRE necessitates appropriate lab orders and review of
PSA levels. - Ans✔✔-Prostate gland abnormalities
Administered twice daily for a duration of 3 weeks to 4 months. - Ans✔✔-
Fluoroquinolone dosage for prostatitis
Swelling of the cervical lymph nodes often associated with infections such as
scarlet fever. - Ans✔✔-Cervical lymphadenopathy
A characteristic rash associated with scarlet fever that fades with pressure and
ultimately desquamates. - Ans✔✔-Sandpaper textured rash
, Finding that most strongly correlates with myocardial infarction. - Ans✔✔-
Elevated Troponin I levels
Not diagnostic of a myocardial infarction (MI); may be elevated from IM
injection, surgery, or extensive skeletal muscle trauma. - Ans✔✔-Elevated
creatinine kinase (CK)
Usually indicates ischemic myocardium, but not necessarily post-MI. - Ans✔✔-
ST segment depression on EKG
Reflect myocardial damage. - Ans✔✔-Elevated ST segments
Specific for myocardial smooth muscle; if elevated, the patient may have had a
very recent MI. - Ans✔✔-MB bands
Most accurate marker of cardiac damage, more specific and sensitive than CK
MB. - Ans✔✔-Troponin measurement
Hypothyroidism is a common secondary cause; TSH should always be checked
and corrected before treatment. - Ans✔✔-Secondary cause of hyperlipidemia
Include pregnancy, excessive weight gain, excessive alcohol intake, insulin
resistance or deficiency, obstructive liver disease, and uremia. - Ans✔✔-Other
causes of secondary hyperlipidemia
BANK OVERVIEW EXAM STUDY
GUIDE. GRADED A+.
QUESTIONS AND 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS. LATEST
2025/2026 UPDATE
A disease due to infection with Group A Beta-hemolytic streptococcus,
characterized by an acute onset of fever, pharyngitis, headache, cervical
lymphadenopathy, and a sandpaper textured rash. - Ans✔✔-Scarlet fever
A deep, nonblanching rash on the flexor surfaces of the skin associated with
scarlet fever. - Ans✔✔-Pastia lines
The nurse practitioner should check the patient's TSH 6 weeks after starting
thyroid hormone replacement therapy. - Ans✔✔-TSH check timing after thyroid
hormone replacement
The half-life of levothyroxine, the treatment of choice for thyroid replacement,
is 7 days. - Ans✔✔-Half-life of levothyroxine
,Essential for a patient with a history of cryptorchidism to monitor for increased
risk of testicular cancer. - Ans✔✔-Testicular self-examination
The treatment of choice is a fluoroquinolone twice daily for 3 weeks to 4
months. - Ans✔✔-Chronic bacterial prostatitis treatment
Diabetes mellitus is a common underlying cause of frequent candidal vaginal
infections. - Ans✔✔-Candidal vaginitis underlying condition
The S3 heart sound is low-pitched and occurs just after the S2 heart sound,
produced by rapid ventricular filling. - Ans✔✔-S3 heart sound characteristics
Normal PSA is 4 ng/ml or less; levels greater than 4 and less than 10 are
associated with BPH. - Ans✔✔-Normal PSA level
A PSA level of 10 or greater suggests prostate cancer. - Ans✔✔-Prostate cancer
PSA level
Positive serum acid phosphatase is associated with malignancy of the prostate
gland with bone metastasis. - Ans✔✔-Positive serum acid phosphatase
Symptoms include fever, pharyngitis, headache, cervical lymphadenopathy, and
a sandpaper textured rash. - Ans✔✔-Acute onset symptoms in a child
The cure rate with Bactrim-DS for chronic bacterial prostatitis is only about 30-
40%. - Ans✔✔-Fluoroquinolone cure rate for CBP
,Cryptorchidism is associated with an increased risk for testicular cancer. -
Ans✔✔-Risk factors for testicular cancer
Pregnancy increases the incidence of candidiasis, but is unlikely a factor for a
patient in a monogamous relationship with an IUD. - Ans✔✔-Incidence of
candidiasis during pregnancy
It is a common finding with right-sided heart failure, rapid growth, and the last
trimester of pregnancy. - Ans✔✔-Characteristics of S3 heart sound
Meaningful changes in TSH levels will be observed at 4-6 weeks after starting
therapy. - Ans✔✔-Timing for checking TSH after therapy
Frequent infections can be caused by underlying conditions such as diabetes
mellitus. - Ans✔✔-Candidal vaginitis risk factors
Finding abnormalities on DRE necessitates appropriate lab orders and review of
PSA levels. - Ans✔✔-Prostate gland abnormalities
Administered twice daily for a duration of 3 weeks to 4 months. - Ans✔✔-
Fluoroquinolone dosage for prostatitis
Swelling of the cervical lymph nodes often associated with infections such as
scarlet fever. - Ans✔✔-Cervical lymphadenopathy
A characteristic rash associated with scarlet fever that fades with pressure and
ultimately desquamates. - Ans✔✔-Sandpaper textured rash
, Finding that most strongly correlates with myocardial infarction. - Ans✔✔-
Elevated Troponin I levels
Not diagnostic of a myocardial infarction (MI); may be elevated from IM
injection, surgery, or extensive skeletal muscle trauma. - Ans✔✔-Elevated
creatinine kinase (CK)
Usually indicates ischemic myocardium, but not necessarily post-MI. - Ans✔✔-
ST segment depression on EKG
Reflect myocardial damage. - Ans✔✔-Elevated ST segments
Specific for myocardial smooth muscle; if elevated, the patient may have had a
very recent MI. - Ans✔✔-MB bands
Most accurate marker of cardiac damage, more specific and sensitive than CK
MB. - Ans✔✔-Troponin measurement
Hypothyroidism is a common secondary cause; TSH should always be checked
and corrected before treatment. - Ans✔✔-Secondary cause of hyperlipidemia
Include pregnancy, excessive weight gain, excessive alcohol intake, insulin
resistance or deficiency, obstructive liver disease, and uremia. - Ans✔✔-Other
causes of secondary hyperlipidemia
