APEA QBank Practice Test Set #2

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