APEA QBank Practice Test with
correct answers Latest Update 2024
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
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, 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
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correct answers Latest Update 2024
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
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, 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
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