Apea Predictor Exam Questions With Answers Correc
1. When should pediatrics be screened for hyperlipidemia?: between 9 and 11
years old
2. What is the tell-tale symptom of endometriosis?: progressive dysmenorrhea
3. What is treatment for first-line endometriosis?: cyclic OCPs and NSAIDs
4. How is endometriosis diagnosed?: via transvaginal ultrasound
5. What are risk factors for the development of cervical cancer?: HIV,
immunocompro- mised, low socioeconomic status, smoking, hispanic, DES daughters, long term
contraceptive use
6. What does the D in melanoma stand for?: greater than 6mm in diameter or 1/4 o
an inch
7. Boutonniere deformities are indicative of what disease?: rheumatoid arthriti
8. What are the potassium sparing diuretics?: spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride
eplenerone
9. What class of diuretic is bumetanide?: a loop diuretic, same as lasix
10. What is Chovstek's sign?: a contraction of ipsilateral facial muscles subsequent to
percussion over the facial nerve, indicative of hypocalcemia
11. What is Trousseau's sign?: a carpopedal spasm induced by ischemia secondary to
the inflation of a sphygmomanometer cutt, indicative of hypocalcemia
12. Calcium is in an inverse relationship with what electrolyte?:
phosphorous
13. When you see the trigger word "christmas tree", what rash
should you consider?: pityriasis rosea
14. What is the recommended treatment for pityriasis rosea?: nothing; it is a
viral rash
and can last up to two months before clearing on it's own
15. Causing harm or damage: deleterious
16. How do you calculate ideal body weight for men?: start at 106 pounds and
then add 6 for every inch above 5 feet
17. How is lichen sclerosus treated?: topical steroids, topical calcineuronin inhibitors
to suppress the immune system, topical or oral retinoids, phototherapy
18. What is the tell-tale sign of malignant hypertension?: retinopathy and
blurred vision; characterized by a diastolic BP of greater than 130
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1. When should pediatrics be screened for hyperlipidemia?: between 9 and 11
years old
2. What is the tell-tale symptom of endometriosis?: progressive dysmenorrhea
3. What is treatment for first-line endometriosis?: cyclic OCPs and NSAIDs
4. How is endometriosis diagnosed?: via transvaginal ultrasound
5. What are risk factors for the development of cervical cancer?: HIV,
immunocompro- mised, low socioeconomic status, smoking, hispanic, DES daughters, long term
contraceptive use
6. What does the D in melanoma stand for?: greater than 6mm in diameter or 1/4 o
an inch
7. Boutonniere deformities are indicative of what disease?: rheumatoid arthriti
8. What are the potassium sparing diuretics?: spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride
eplenerone
9. What class of diuretic is bumetanide?: a loop diuretic, same as lasix
10. What is Chovstek's sign?: a contraction of ipsilateral facial muscles subsequent to
percussion over the facial nerve, indicative of hypocalcemia
11. What is Trousseau's sign?: a carpopedal spasm induced by ischemia secondary to
the inflation of a sphygmomanometer cutt, indicative of hypocalcemia
12. Calcium is in an inverse relationship with what electrolyte?:
phosphorous
13. When you see the trigger word "christmas tree", what rash
should you consider?: pityriasis rosea
14. What is the recommended treatment for pityriasis rosea?: nothing; it is a
viral rash
and can last up to two months before clearing on it's own
15. Causing harm or damage: deleterious
16. How do you calculate ideal body weight for men?: start at 106 pounds and
then add 6 for every inch above 5 feet
17. How is lichen sclerosus treated?: topical steroids, topical calcineuronin inhibitors
to suppress the immune system, topical or oral retinoids, phototherapy
18. What is the tell-tale sign of malignant hypertension?: retinopathy and
blurred vision; characterized by a diastolic BP of greater than 130
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