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1. What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated pneumonia?
ANS>> Amoxicillin
o Explanation: Amoxicillin is effective against Streptococcus pneumoniae, the most common cause of
typical community-acquired pneumonia in otherwise healthy adults. It is preferred because of its safety
efficacy, and narrow spectrum.
, 2. Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia. –
ANS>> Pernicious; macrocytic
o Explanation: Vitamin B12 deficiency leads to impaired DNA synthesis in red blood cells, causing
macrocytosis (large RBCs). Pernicious anemia is the autoimmune form caused by intrinsic factor
deficiency.
3. Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values. When should this value go bac
down to normal levels and be checked after an acute infection? –
ANS>> 4 weeks
o Explanation: PSA levels rise due to inflammation. Retesting after 4 weeks allows the inflammation to
subside, reducing false positives for prostate cancer.
4. The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults –
ANS>> Mycoplasma pneumoniae
o Explanation: Mycoplasma pneumoniae causes “walking pneumonia” with mild symptoms, often in
younger adults, and is resistant to beta-lactams.
5. An herbal supplement thought to help BPH –
ANS>> Saw palmetto
o Explanation: Saw palmetto is commonly used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to improve urina
symptoms, though evidence is mixed.
6. A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How should we work this up? –
ANS>> Clinical breast exam, mammogram, AND ultrasound
o Explanation: Male breast lumps require evaluation for malignancy. Triple assessment ensures accurat
diagnosis.
7. If a patient with strep comes back after 48 hours with no improvement on antibiotics, what should you
then prescribe? –
APEA 3P QBank Practice Test Set 2 Updated for 2025/2026|
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PROSE1 STUVIA
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS:
* APEA 3P QBank
* Practice Test Set 2
* APEA 3P QBank Practice Test Set 2
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1. What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated pneumonia?
ANS>> Amoxicillin
o Explanation: Amoxicillin is effective against Streptococcus pneumoniae, the most common cause of
typical community-acquired pneumonia in otherwise healthy adults. It is preferred because of its safety
efficacy, and narrow spectrum.
, 2. Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia. –
ANS>> Pernicious; macrocytic
o Explanation: Vitamin B12 deficiency leads to impaired DNA synthesis in red blood cells, causing
macrocytosis (large RBCs). Pernicious anemia is the autoimmune form caused by intrinsic factor
deficiency.
3. Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values. When should this value go bac
down to normal levels and be checked after an acute infection? –
ANS>> 4 weeks
o Explanation: PSA levels rise due to inflammation. Retesting after 4 weeks allows the inflammation to
subside, reducing false positives for prostate cancer.
4. The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults –
ANS>> Mycoplasma pneumoniae
o Explanation: Mycoplasma pneumoniae causes “walking pneumonia” with mild symptoms, often in
younger adults, and is resistant to beta-lactams.
5. An herbal supplement thought to help BPH –
ANS>> Saw palmetto
o Explanation: Saw palmetto is commonly used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to improve urina
symptoms, though evidence is mixed.
6. A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How should we work this up? –
ANS>> Clinical breast exam, mammogram, AND ultrasound
o Explanation: Male breast lumps require evaluation for malignancy. Triple assessment ensures accurat
diagnosis.
7. If a patient with strep comes back after 48 hours with no improvement on antibiotics, what should you
then prescribe? –
