APEA PREDICTOR EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
APEA PREDICTOR EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? ANSWER>>>>diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? ANSWER>>>>papules that
are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? ANSWER>>>>no treatment; it should heal on
it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis?
ANSWER>>>>week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic symphysis and umbilicus?
ANSWER>>>>week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? ANSWER>>>>week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid process and
umbilicus? ANSWER>>>>week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? ANSWER>>>>week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? ANSWER>>>>hyperthyroidism
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, APEA PREDICTOR EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
What is Paget's disease? ANSWER>>>>there is localized increased bone turnover and blood
flow resulting in 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? ANSWER>>>>bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? ANSWER>>>>with the shoulder strap like a
normal person and then the groin strap below the belly and across the hips
What is another name for fifth disease? ANSWER>>>>parvovirus aka slapped cheek disease
aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? ANSWER>>>>primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? ANSWER>>>>as soon as it is
detected, even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines? ANSWER>>>>diphenhydramine (benadryl) and
chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? ANSWER>>>>rash on hands and feet,
lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? ANSWER>>>>a
fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
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CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
APEA PREDICTOR EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? ANSWER>>>>diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? ANSWER>>>>papules that
are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? ANSWER>>>>no treatment; it should heal on
it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis?
ANSWER>>>>week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic symphysis and umbilicus?
ANSWER>>>>week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? ANSWER>>>>week 20
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid process and
umbilicus? ANSWER>>>>week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? ANSWER>>>>week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder? ANSWER>>>>hyperthyroidism
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, APEA PREDICTOR EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
What is Paget's disease? ANSWER>>>>there is localized increased bone turnover and blood
flow resulting in 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? ANSWER>>>>bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? ANSWER>>>>with the shoulder strap like a
normal person and then the groin strap below the belly and across the hips
What is another name for fifth disease? ANSWER>>>>parvovirus aka slapped cheek disease
aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? ANSWER>>>>primary
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? ANSWER>>>>as soon as it is
detected, even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines? ANSWER>>>>diphenhydramine (benadryl) and
chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? ANSWER>>>>rash on hands and feet,
lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? ANSWER>>>>a
fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
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