
























Study with the several resources on Docsity
Earn points by helping other students or get them with a premium plan
Prepare for your exams
Study with the several resources on Docsity
Earn points to download
Earn points by helping other students or get them with a premium plan
Community
Ask the community for help and clear up your study doubts
Discover the best universities in your country according to Docsity users
Free resources
Download our free guides on studying techniques, anxiety management strategies, and thesis advice from Docsity tutors
NSG 6998 APEA Predictor Exam Complete | Latest 2025/ 2026 Update | Questions and Answers | 100% Verified Solutions | GRADED A | South University.
Typology: Exams
1 / 32
This page cannot be seen from the preview
Don't miss anything!
Question: What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? Answer: diarrhea Question: How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? Answer: papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug Question: How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? Answer: no treatment; it should heal on it's own Question: At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis? Answer: week 12
Question: At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic symphysis and umbilicus? Answer: week 16 Question: At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? Answer: week 20 Question: At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid process and umbilicus? Answer: week 28 Question: At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? Answer: week 34
with the shoulder strap like a normal person and then the groin strap below the belly and across the hips Question: What is another name for fifth disease? Answer: parvovirus aka slapped cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum Question: Which type of prevention are vaccinations? Answer: primary Question: When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection? Answer: as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase Question: What are the first generation antihistamines? Answer: diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
Question: What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? Answer: rash on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever Question: What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis? Answer: a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim Question: What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? Answer: cipro (if not STI related) or ceftriaxone Question: What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? Answer: clear to bloody unilateral nipple discharge (bilateral is usually benign), and also a wart like lump palpated in the nipple area Question: If a patient has GABHS but has an allergy to penicillins, what is the second line option?
walking and physical activity to improve circulation. second line is an aspirin or anti-platelet Question: What should we tell our patients with PAD NOT to do? Answer: do not elevate the feet; keep them down Question: How do we diagnose PAD? Answer: an ABI < 7; doppler can also be used to diagnose as well but is the second choice Question: What are s/s of peripheral vascular disease? Answer: think V meaning volume overload aka edema, may ache or be uncomfortable but is not painful, bounding pulses, ruddy discoloration Question: If a patient is on Coumadin but then they may need to go on an antibiotic for an infection and Bactrim is the drug of choice, what should you do? Answer:
Bactrim increases INR so we would want to decrease the coumadin dose while the patient is on this Question: If a patient is on Coumadin but then they may need to go on Rifampin, what should you do? Answer: Rifampin decreases INR so we'd want to increase the coumadin dose Question: If a patient on coumadin's INR is 3.1-4 ,what should you do? Answer: decrease the weekly dose by 5-10% Question: If a patient on coumadin's INR is 4.1- 5 .0, what should you do? Answer: hold one dose then decrease the weekly dose by 10% Question: If a patient's INR is greater than 5, what should you do? Answer: consult cards, likely would hold two doses then decrease the weekly dose
Question: Anorexia can put you at risk for what? Answer: osteoporosis, amenorrhea, cardiac damage Question: Amenorrhea is considered a risk factor for what? osteoporosis Answer: Question: What is the best indication of an anorexic patient doing better? They tell you they are eating more, they have weight gain, or they get their period back? Answer: they get their period back Question: If a pregnant woman has syphilis, what should we do? Answer: treat it with penicillin while she is pregnant because there is risk for spontaneous abortion Question: What is the causative organism of mastitis?
Answer: staph Question: What is the first line treatment for mastitis? Answer: keflex (a cephalosporin). If that doesn't work, then try another antibiotic. If that STILL doesn't work, then refer for an ultrasound Question: What is one of the biggest risk factors for cervical cancer? Answer: numerous sexual partners Question: Preeclampsia most commonly shows up at what time in pregnancy? Answer: around week 20 Question: How do we treat UTIs in a pregnant woman? Answer: can either do penicillin, cephalosporin, or a macrolide (can NOT do doxy or a fluoroquinolone)
Answer: give rhogam at 28 weeks and 72 hours after birth Question: What is the only form of non-hormonal contraception other than barrier methods such as condoms? Answer: IUD Question: The vaginal ring for contraception must be taken out how often? Answer: every 3 weeks Question: If a patient is on birth control and is currently having breakthrough bleeding, then what do we do? Answer: increase the progesterone Question: How do we treat temporal arteritis? Answer: steroids
Question: If a patient is on birth control and they miss one pill, what should they do? Answer: double up Question: If a patient is on birth control and they miss two pills, what should they do? Answer: double up for 2 days Question: If any woman comes in with painless vaginal bleeding between periods (esp if she is postmenopausal), what should you do? Answer: do a pregnancy test and then refer for endometrial biopsy to rule out endometrial cancer Question: In terms of the breasts, _____________ is used for screening and _____________ is used for diagnosis. Answer: mammogram; ultrasound
Answer: when the placenta either fully or partially detaches from the uterine wall Question: When does placental abruption most commonly occur? Answer: in the third trimester Question: What is the major difference in symptomalogy between placenta abruptio and placenta previa? Answer: a placental abruption is painful whereas placenta previa is painless Question: If a pregnant woman comes in with painless vaginal bleeding, what should we be considering? Answer: placenta previa Question: What is the recommended treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica? Answer: steroids
Question: Patients with SLE are going to have what abnormal labwork? Answer: elevated ESR and CRP Question: How do we treat lupus flares? Answer: steroids Question: What are common sequelae of fibromyalgia? Answer: insomnia and depression Question: What is a great treatment option for fibromyalgia? Answer: amitriptyline (a TCA) because it helps with chronic pain, sleep, and depression Question: How is fibromyalgia diagnosed?
Question: What is legg-calve-perthe disease? Answer: avascular necrosis of the femoral head due to a lack of blood supply Question: Legg-calve-perthes disease is most common in which patient population? Answer: young children Question: What is the radiographic study of choice for the knee? Answer: MRI Question: What is the radiographic study of choice for the back? Answer: x ray Question:
What is bursitis? Answer: a fluid collection in the bursa of a joint Question: How is bursitis treated? Answer: a needle to instill intraarticular steroids and then pull off fluid Question: Bursitis can be a __________ issue Answer: recurrent Question: The medical term for knock knees Answer: genu valgum Question: The medical term for bow legs Answer: genu varum