APEA 3p exam answers score: 94.67%. all 75 questions and ANSWERS GRADED A
Which headache sign does not warrant an immediate investigation?
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aggravated or relieved by change of position
precipitated by Valsalva maneuver
new onset after age 50
relieved with use of common analgesics
Question 2
During a migraine, what happens to the cerebral arteries? Question options:
You are evaluating a 15 year old patient for bipolar disorder. His parents tell you that he has severe mood swings, is easily distracted, and constantly corrects his teachers. You would have a high suspicion for bipolar if which symptom was present?
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he is forgetful
he sleeps less than 4 hours nightly
he does not complete tasks
he blurts out answers in class inappropriately
Question 4
Which risk factor is not associated with breast cancer? Question options:
use of hormone replacement therapy
personal or family history of breast cancer
postmenopausal obesity
low socioeconomic status
Question 5
A 26 year old woman with bulimia is likely to be: Question options:
What medication is used to relieve acute wheezing in a patient with asthma?
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oral corticosteroid
short acting beta agonist
long acting beta agonist
inhaled corticosteroid
Question 7
You are evaluating an 80 year old patient for recent episodes of incontinence and confusion. His family states that this is unusual for him and he has become increasingly forgetful over the past two weeks. Which medication might be responsible for this?
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Coumadin (warfarin)
Vitamin B-12
Tagamet (cimetidine)
Altace (ramipril)
Question 8
What suggests hyperandrogenism in an adolescent female? Question options:
polycystic ovaries
high pitched voice
obesity
hirsutism
Question 9
Which is a synovial joint? Question options:
skull
vertebral bodies of the spine
shoulder
pubic symphysis of the pelvis
Question 10
A 67 year old woman with atrial fibrillation and an ejection fraction of 48% is on digoxin and has had normal digoxin levels of 0.8- 2 ng/dL for the past 9 months. Today, the level is 0.4 ng/dL. What could account for this change?
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regular use of an antacid
increased exercise
weight loss [Show Less]