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APEA PRE-PREDICTOR 2023 - 2024 EXAM
COMPLETE 400+ ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) GRADED A+
A common cause of decreased libido in men is due to:
Correct Answer - Endocrine dysfunction
What is the recommended treatment for Bell's palsy? - Correct Answer - steroids and anti-viral
How is the pain of trigeminal neuralgia vs temporal arteritis different? - Correct Answer - in trigeminal neuralgia, the pain is like a shock hitting the side of your face whereas temporal arteritis is more like a headache
What are the preventative treatment options for migraines? - Correct Answer - beta blockers, amitriptyline, venlafaxine, Topamax, valproate
What is Addison's disease? - Correct Answer - adrenal insufficiency; the patient will be low in cortisol and sodium but their potassium will be high
What is s/s of Addison's disease? - Correct Answer - bronze or discolored skin, salt cravings
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pg. 2 What should be included in the initial treatment of bacterial epididymitis in a sexually active 22-year-old male?Correct Answer - Doxycycline and ceftriaxone
Which assessment findings are NOT associated with pyloric stenosis in a 2-month-old infant?Correct Answer - A bloated and tense tympanic abdomen
Hyperkalemia is associated with:
Correct Answer - Diminished renal function
A pregnant patient presents for a routine 16-week prenatal visit. Her BP has decreased from 119/78 mmHg at her 12-week visit to 110/69 mmHg.What explains the decrease in BP?Correct Answer - Decrease in systemic vascular resistance
The most common treatment for Helicobacter pylori is a triple therapy,
interpreted as:
Correct Answer - 2 antibiotics and proton pump inhibitor for 7-14 days
Patients with psoriasis frequently have:
Correct Answer - Pruritus, positive Auspitz sign, and pitted nails
Which of the following drug classes is not indicated for the treatment of depression?Correct Answer - Buspirone (Buspar)
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pg. 3 Which group of lymph nodes are located on the medial surface of the arm approximately 3 cm above the elbow?Correct Answer - Epitrochlear nodes
A patient presents with pain in the shoulder. The muscle that initiates
abduction movement at the shoulder is known as the:
Correct Answer - Supraspinatus
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? - Correct Answer - diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? - Correct Answer - papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? - Correct Answer - no treatment; it should heal on its own
How does the parathyroid gland regulate calcium? - Correct Answer - when parathyroid hormone is released, it pulls calcium out of the blood and into the circulation in response to hypocalcemia. it also increases absorption of calcium from the intestine
What is the first line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia? - Correct Answer - carbamazepine (Tegretol) or amitriptyline. also want to do gabapentin or something for nerve pain
a rare complication of pregnancy characterized by the abnormal growth of trophoblasts, the cells that normally develop into the placenta - Correct Answer - molar pregnancy
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pg. 4 What bacteria is the leading cause of urethritis? - Correct Answer - Neisseria gonorrhea
What is the most common cause of hypercortisolism? - Correct Answer - excessive ACTH production
How do we treat developmental hip dysplasia in a child under 6 months? - Correct Answer - Pavlik harness; if older than 6 months may need surgery
When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? - Correct Answer - as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
What are the first-generation antihistamines? - Correct Answer - diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and chlorpheniramine (Actifed)
What is s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? - Correct Answer - rash on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? - Correct Answer - a fluoroquinolone (cipro or Levo) + Bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? - Correct Answer
- cipro (if not STI related) or ceftriaxone
What is s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? - Correct Answer - clear to bloody unilateral nipple discharge (bilateral is usually benign), and also a wart like lump palpated in the nipple area
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