APEA Predictor Exam
Questions And Answers 2025/2026 update
Passing 100% guaranteed
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? - ANS>>diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? - ANS>>papules that are
umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? - ANS>>no treatment; it should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis? - ANS>>week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic symphysis and umbilicu
- ANS>>week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? - ANS>>week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid process and
umbilicus? - ANS>>week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? - ANS>>week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? - ANS>>hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease? - ANS>>there is localized increased bone turnover and blood flow resulting i
the breakdown of bone and replacing it with weakened and highly vascular bone putting the indiv at
increased risk of fractures
How do we treat Paget's diseease? - ANS>>bisphosphonates
, Which type of prevention are vaccinations? - ANS>>primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? - ANS>>as soon as it is detected,
even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines? - ANS>>diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramin
(actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? - ANS>>rash on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy,
fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? - ANS>>a fluoroquinolone (cipro
or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? - ANS>>cipro (if not STI related) or ceftriaxo
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? - ANS>>clear to bloody unilateral nipple discharge
(bilateral is usually benign), and also a wart like lump palpated in the nipple area
If a patient has GABHS but has an allergy to penicillins, what is the second line option? - ANS>>first
generation cephalosporins, unless the allergy is severe, then you would consider macrolides like a -
mycin
PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) are contraindicated in which patient populations? - ANS>>in those
who are on any type of nitrate or triptan because it could result in hypotension
What class of drug is sildenafil (viagra)? - ANS>>a PDE5 inhibitor which can cause hypotension so you
should do a full cardiac assessment before starting a patient on this and maybe do an EKG
What are the symptoms of peripheral artery disease? - ANS>>think P meaning pain, A meaning absent
or weak pulses, eschar or shiny legs, intermittent claudication
What is first line treatment for PAD? - ANS>>walking and physical activity to improve circulation.
second line is an aspirin or anti-platelet
What should we tell our patients with PAD NOT to do? - ANS>>do not elevate the feet; keep them down
How do we diagnose PAD? - ANS>>an ABI < 7; doppler can also be used to diagnose as well but is the
second choice
What are s/s of peripheral vascular disease? - ANS>>think V meaning volume overload aka edema, ma
ache or be uncomfortable but is not painful, bounding pulses, ruddy discoloration
Questions And Answers 2025/2026 update
Passing 100% guaranteed
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? - ANS>>diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? - ANS>>papules that are
umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? - ANS>>no treatment; it should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis? - ANS>>week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic symphysis and umbilicu
- ANS>>week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? - ANS>>week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid process and
umbilicus? - ANS>>week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? - ANS>>week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? - ANS>>hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease? - ANS>>there is localized increased bone turnover and blood flow resulting i
the breakdown of bone and replacing it with weakened and highly vascular bone putting the indiv at
increased risk of fractures
How do we treat Paget's diseease? - ANS>>bisphosphonates
, Which type of prevention are vaccinations? - ANS>>primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? - ANS>>as soon as it is detected,
even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines? - ANS>>diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramin
(actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? - ANS>>rash on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy,
fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? - ANS>>a fluoroquinolone (cipro
or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? - ANS>>cipro (if not STI related) or ceftriaxo
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? - ANS>>clear to bloody unilateral nipple discharge
(bilateral is usually benign), and also a wart like lump palpated in the nipple area
If a patient has GABHS but has an allergy to penicillins, what is the second line option? - ANS>>first
generation cephalosporins, unless the allergy is severe, then you would consider macrolides like a -
mycin
PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) are contraindicated in which patient populations? - ANS>>in those
who are on any type of nitrate or triptan because it could result in hypotension
What class of drug is sildenafil (viagra)? - ANS>>a PDE5 inhibitor which can cause hypotension so you
should do a full cardiac assessment before starting a patient on this and maybe do an EKG
What are the symptoms of peripheral artery disease? - ANS>>think P meaning pain, A meaning absent
or weak pulses, eschar or shiny legs, intermittent claudication
What is first line treatment for PAD? - ANS>>walking and physical activity to improve circulation.
second line is an aspirin or anti-platelet
What should we tell our patients with PAD NOT to do? - ANS>>do not elevate the feet; keep them down
How do we diagnose PAD? - ANS>>an ABI < 7; doppler can also be used to diagnose as well but is the
second choice
What are s/s of peripheral vascular disease? - ANS>>think V meaning volume overload aka edema, ma
ache or be uncomfortable but is not painful, bounding pulses, ruddy discoloration
