2024/2025 APEA PREDICTOR EXAM STANDARDISED
QUESTIONS AND JUSTIFIED ANSWERS(SUMMER
UPDATE)
What is the difference between a Parkinsonian tremor and an essential tremor? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-worsened by stress or
fatigue, improved by alcohol
What is first-line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia? - ANSWER-carbamazepine
(tegretol) or amtriptyline
Are Parkinsonian tremors unilateral or bilateral at first? - ANSWER-unilateral
Where is the TMJ best palpated? - ANSWER-anterior to the tragus
What are the primary bacteria in dog bites? - ANSWER-staph, strep, and pasteurella
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, What is the gold standard treatment of giant cell arteritis? - ANSWER-oral steroids and
potential artery biopsy by rheum
Cranial Nerve VIII - ANSWER-Acoustic (Hearing and balance)
Cranial nerve IX - ANSWER-Glossopharyngeal- swallowing and rise of the palate, gag
reflex
Cranial Nerve XI - ANSWER-Spinal Accessory (upper trapezius)
In the majority of children, the first permanent teeth start to erupt at the age of 6 years.
Which of the following are the first permanent teeth to erupt in this time period?
A. First Molars
B. Second Molars
C. Lower or upper incisors
D. Canines - ANSWER-A. First Molars
All of the following are classified as activities of daily living (ADLs) except:
A. ability to feed self
2024/2025 APEA PREDICTOR EXAM
, B. Ability to manage bladder and bowel elimination
C. Personal hygiene and grooming
D. Grocery Shopping - ANSWER-D. Grocery shopping
You note the following result on a routine urinalysis of a 37-year old primigravida who is
at 30 weeks gestation. Leukocyte=trace, nitrite=negative, protein=2+, blood=negative.
Her weight has increased by 5 lbs during the past week. Which of the following is most
likely?
2024/2025 APEA PREDICTOR EXAM
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