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APEA Predictor Exam 2 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which vaccine is recommended annually for adults?✔✔ Influenza vaccine
What is the first-line treatment for mild contact dermatitis?✔✔ Topical corticosteroids
Which topical medication is contraindicated in pregnancy?✔✔ Retinoids
What is the primary mechanism of action of isotretinoin?✔✔ Reduction of sebaceous gland size and sebum production
Which medication requires strict pregnancy prevention due to teratogenicity?✔✔ Isotretinoin
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What is the preferred initial therapy for psoriasis?✔✔ Topical corticosteroids
What is the hallmark lesion of psoriasis?✔✔ Well-demarcated, silvery-scaled plaques
Which systemic medication used in psoriasis requires liver function monitoring?✔✔ Methotrexate
What is the first-line treatment for herpes simplex virus infections?✔✔ Oral or topical antiviral agents (acyclovir)
Which systemic medication is contraindicated in pregnancy due to teratogenic effects?✔✔ Methotrexate
What is the preferred treatment for seborrheic dermatitis?✔✔ Antifungal shampoos such as ketoconazole
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What is the common adverse effect of topical corticosteroids?✔✔ Skin thinning (atrophy)
Which topical agent is used as a keratolytic in dermatology?✔✔ Salicylic acid
What is the first-line treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women?✔✔ Nitrofurantoin
What is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia in premenopausal women?✔✔ Chronic blood loss from menstruation
What laboratory test is most sensitive for diagnosing hypothyroidism?✔✔ Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
What is the recommended initial therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus?✔✔ Metformin combined with lifestyle modifications
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