Apea Predictor Exam

a rare complication of pregnancy characterized by the abnormal growth of trophoblasts, the cells that normally develop into the placenta {Ans: molar pregnancy}At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic symphysis and umbilicus? {Ans: week 16}How is the pain of trigeminal neuralgia vs temporal arteritis different? {Ans: in trigeminal neuralgia, the pain is like a shock hitting the side of your face whereas temporal arteritis is more like a headache}If any woman comes in with painless vaginal bleeding between periods (esp if she is postmenopausal), what should you do? {Ans: do a pregnancy test and then refer for endometrial biopsy to rule out endometrial cancer}What are the preventative treatment options for migraines? {Ans: beta blockers, amitriptyline, venlafaxine, topamax, valproate}How is fibromyalgia diagnosed? {Ans: when at least 8 out of 11 points bilaterally are tender to touch and the symptoms have lasted longer than 3 months}