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APEA 3P Exam Questions and 100% CorrectAnswers Best Predictive Exams 2024/2025
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Actinic keratosis Correct Answer Precursor to squamous cell
carcinoma
numerous dry, round and pink to red lesions w/ rough and scaly
texture
--> does not heal, slow growing in sun exposed areas
Actinic keratosis diagnosis gold standard Correct Answer
Biopsy.
if not an option, refer to derm
Actinic keratosis treatment gold standard Correct Answer small-
cryotherapy
large- number 5-FU (5-flouracil aka efudex). 5-FU medication
Causes skin to ooze, crust, scab and be red
**5-flouracil/ efudex-wear sunscreen!!**
squamous cell cancer Correct Answer chronic red scaly rough
textured lesion w/ irregular borders
crusting or bleeding may be present
Squamous cell carcinoma common locations Correct Answer
rims of ears, lips, nose, face and top of hands
precursor lesion to squamous cell cancer Correct Answer actinic
keratosis
squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis by? Correct Answer biopsy
gold standard. if biopsy is not an option, refer to dermatology .
,Risk factors for skin cancer(melanoma and both non-melanoma)
Correct Answer Blistering sunburn as a child, history of sunburns,
light skin, chronic exposure to UV light (sunlight/tanning beds),
moles, family hx for skin cancer
Melanoma symptoms (ABCDE) Correct Answer asymmetry
(shape/uneven texture)
border (irregular/notched/blurred)
color (variegated colors from black, blue, dark to light brown)
diameter (size >6mm size of pencil eraser or larger)
evolving (changes in color/size/shape)
may be itchy
Acral lengtiginous melanoma Correct Answer Most common
type of melanoma in dark skinned individuals (blacks & asians)
--> look for longitudinal brown to black bands under the nailbed. a
changing spot or mole in the palms, or the soles of the feet
seborrheic keratosis Correct Answer soft, round, wart-like growth
that is light tan to black and looks pasted on
asymptomatic &benign
Bacterial Meningitis Bacteria Correct Answer Streptococcus
pneumoniae- most common strain
Haemophilus influenzae
Neisseria meningitidis
Escherichia coli
*others
Bacterial meningitis symptoms (Classic Triad) Correct Answer
High fever
Nuchal rigidity
rapid change in mental status w/ headache
Triad=neck up
,erythematous spot-like rash (petechiae) ecchymosis to purple-
colored lesions (purpura) which are non-blanchable
Is bacterial meningitis a reportable disease Correct Answer yes!
Treatment for Bacterial meningitis-patient Correct Answer IV Abx
ASAP, resp/droplet iso for first 24-48 hrs, hydrate (low
maintenance after initial fluid correction), Maintain ventilation and
reduce increased intra cranial pressure if present
(dexamethosone(to reduce inflammation, mannitol to diurese the
brain), low stim environment, tx complications that may arrive and
support family
Treatment for bacterial meningitis-close encounter Correct
Answer Close contacts should be treated w/ rifampin 600 mg q
12 hours x 2 days
**Rifampin changes urine color to reddish orange and can stain
contacts
**AVOID RIFAMPIN IN PREGNANCY
Brudzinkski sign (meningeal irritation) Correct Answer Tests for
meningeal irritation
Patient supine, raise BACK of head and flex chin towards chest
+ result if pt automatically beds both hips
--Brudzinski and back of head start with B as well as bends--
Kernig's sign Correct Answer Tests for meningeal irritation
patient supine. flex patients hips and knees in a right angle, then
slowly straighten/extend the legs up
+ result if when the patient complains of pain during extension of
leg
MCV4 (meningococcal vaccine) Age 11-19 Correct Answer Give
one dose of menactra or menveo
, primary dose given age 12 or younger give a booster at age 16-
18
MCV4 (meningococcal vaccine) Age 19-21 Correct Answer Give
one dose of menactra or menveo if never had either
Rocky mountain spotted fever (RMSF) symptoms Correct
Answer Fever
chills
N/V
myalgia
arthralgia
2-5 days later develop petechial rash on forearms, ankles, and
wrists that spreads towards trunk and becomes generalised.
sometimes rash develops on palms and soles
**RASH DEVELOPS INWARDS**
RMSF pneumonic (RMSF) Correct Answer R-Rash
M-Muscle aches (myalgia)
S-Stomach aches (nausea and vomiting)
F-Fever (>102 F)
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF): Located: Correct
Answer •Think "Rocky"- North Carolina, Oklahoma, Arkansas,
Tennessee, Missouri
Spring to Fall (April to September)
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF): DX Correct Answer
PCR assay by indirect immunofluorescence antibody (IFA) assay
for immunoglobulin G (IgG) for Rickettsia Rickettsii
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF): tx Correct Answer
Doxycycline is always first line for all ages
100 mg every 12 hours x 7-10 days
Can be fatal if not treated within the first 5 days
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