APEA Predictor Exam Missed Questions

APEA Predictor Exam Missed Questions Part 3 Rated A

When should pediatrics be screened for hyperlipidemia? ✔✔between 9 and 11 years old

What is the tell-tale symptom of endometriosis? ✔✔progressive dysmenorrhea

What is treatment for first-line endometriosis? ✔✔cyclic OCPs and NSAIDs

How is endometriosis diagnosed? ✔✔via transvaginal ultrasound

What are risk factors for the development of cervical cancer? ✔✔HIV, immunocompromised, low socioeconomic status, smoking, hispanic, DES daughters, long term contraceptive use

What does the D in melanoma stand for? ✔✔greater than 6mm in diameter or 1/4 of an inch

Boutonniere deformities are indicative of what disease? ✔✔rheumatoid arthritis

What are the potassium sparing diuretics? ✔✔spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, eplenerone

What class of diuretic is bumetanide? ✔✔a loop diuretic, same as lasix

What is Chovstek's sign? ✔✔a contraction of ipsilateral facial muscles subsequent to percussion over the facial nerve, indicative of hypocalcemia

What is Trousseau's sign? ✔✔a carpopedal spasm induced by ischemia secondary to the inflation of a sphygmomanometer cuff, indicative of hypocalcemia

Calcium is in an inverse relationship with what electrolyte? ✔✔phosphorous

When you see the trigger word "christmas tree", what rash should you consider? ✔✔pityriasis rosea

What is the recommended treatment for pityriasis rosea? ✔✔nothing; it is a viral rash and can last up to two months before clearing on it's own

Causing harm or damage ✔✔deleterious

How do you calculate ideal body weight for men? ✔✔start at 106 pounds and then add 6 for every inch above 5 feet

How is lichen sclerosus treated? ✔✔topical steroids, topical calcineuronin inhibitors to suppress the immune system, topical or oral retinoids, phototherapy

What is the tell-tale sign of malignant hypertension? ✔✔retinopathy and blurred vision; characterized by a diastolic BP of greater than 130

What is the difference between a Parkinsonian tremor and an essential tremor? ✔✔a Parkinson tremor is also known as a resting tremor and is seen at rest, may look like pill-rolling. an essential tremor is bilateral, symmetric and seen when the hands are doing something

What can worsen and improve an essential tremor? ✔✔worsened by stress or fatigue, improved by alcohol

What is first-line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia? ✔✔carbamazepine (tegretol) or amtriptyline

Are Parkinsonian tremors unilateral or bilateral at first? ✔✔unilateral

Where is the TMJ best palpated? ✔✔anterior to the tragus

What are the primary bacteria in dog bites? ✔✔staph, strep, and pasteurella

What is the gold standard treatment of giant cell arteritis? ✔✔oral steroids and potential artery biopsy by rheum

Who is a candidate for Truvada for Prep? ✔✔if you are an IV drug user, have had a sexual partner with HIV in the last 6 months, do not consistently use a condom and engage in anal or vaginal sex, or have been diagnosed with a STD in the last 6 months

Post exposure prophylaxis for someone with HIV should be completed when? ✔✔within 72 hours of the exposure