APEA 3P exam Question
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Questions 1
When performing a visual acuity test, the nurse practitioner notes 20/30 in the left eye and
... [Show More] 20/60 in the
right eye. The next step is to
A− Have the patient return in 2 weeks for a follow−up vision screen
B− Dilate the eyes and retest
C− Refer the patient to an ophthalmologist
D− Document this as a normal finding.
Question 2
The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Disorder fifth edition (DMS−5)
describes Munchausen Syndrome by proxy as
A− A self−inflicted injury to gain attention
B− A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury in a person under his or her care
C− An abusive behavior that does not involve the caregiver
D− A situation in which the abuser is often inattentive and uncaring toward the victim
Question 3
Symptoms of depression are a side effect of which neurotransmitter medication?
A− Dopamine
B− Gabapentin
C− Mu
D− Cortisol
Question 4
The right lymphatic ducts drain into what part of the circulatory system?
A− Arterial
B− Venous
C− Arteriovenous system
D− Capillary bed
Question 5
Which lesion is dark, raised and asymmetric with irregular borders?
A− Nevus
B− Actinic
C− Keratoacanthoma
D− Melanoma
Question 6
A pediatric patient has areas of scaling on the scalp, with round patches of alopecia. This clinical finding
is consistent with
A− Tinea capitis
B− Seborrheic dermatitis
C− Trichotillomania
D− Alopecia areata
Question 7
A patient with an acute presentation of acute aortic regurgitation (AR) typically presents with sudden
severe shortness of breath, lower extremity edema, a rapid heartbeat, and
A− Dry mouth
B− Chest pain
C− Decreased blood pressure
D− Systolic murmur
Question 8
Which of the following conditions is associated with chronic bloody diarrhea?
A− Irritable bowel syndrome
B− Crohn’s disease ***
C− Hepatitis A
D− Celiac disease
Question 9
Which condition is caused by an insufficient production of intrinsic factor by the gastric mucosa and
vitamin B insufficiency?
A− Diarrhea
B− Pernicious anemia
C− Osteoporosis
D− Muscle weakness
Question 10 A 32−year old woman presents with dull puffiness of the eyes with pronounced non−pitting periorbital
edema. This finding is suggestive of what condition?
A− Nephrotic syndrome
B− Myxedema
C− Cushing’s syndrome
D− Sinusitis
Question 11
A 52−year−old woman ii inquiring about estrogen replacement therapy for symptoms of menopause.
Which of the following is a contraindication?
A− History of phlebitis
B− Prior or present migraine headaches
C− Family history of lung cancer
D− Prior breast or uterine carcinoma
Question 12
Patient with asthma have a pathological finding of:
A− Necrosis of small airways
B− Absence of goblet cells
C− Absence of ciliary regeneration
D− Hypertrophy of smooth muscle
Question 13
A 65−year−old patient with a history of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is being treated for a dental
abscess. Which antibiotics is safe to use with warfarin (Coumadin).
A− Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
B− Trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
A 32−year old woman presents with dull puffiness of the eyes with pronounced non−pitting periorbital
edema. This finding is suggestive of what condition?
A− Nephrotic syndrome
B− Myxedema
C− Cushing’s syndrome
D− Sinusitis
Question 11
A 52−year−old woman ii inquiring about estrogen replacement therapy for symptoms of menopause.
Which of the following is a contraindication?
A− History of phlebitis
B− Prior or present migraine headaches
C− Family history of lung cancer
D− Prior breast or uterine carcinoma
Question 12
Patient with asthma have a pathological finding of:
A− Necrosis of small airways
B− Absence of goblet cells
C− Absence of ciliary regeneration
D− Hypertrophy of smooth muscle
Question 13
A 65−year−old patient with a history of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is being treated for a dental
abscess. Which antibiotics is safe to use with warfarin (Coumadin).
A− Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
B− Trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
C− Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
D− Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
Question 14
Primary syphilis is characterized by what type of lesion
A− A cluster of scattered vesicles
B− Chancre
C− Papule of many shapes
D− Nontender indurated penile nodule
Question 15
What is the area of fundal height palpation on a woman who is 12 weeks pregnant?
A− At the level of the umbilicus
B− At the level of the symphysis pubis
C− Midway between the symphysis and umbilicus
D− Below the symphysis pubis
Question 16
Which of the following is NOT associated with assessment finding in a patient diabetic retinopathy?
A− Papilledema
B− Dot and blot hemorrhages
C− Microaneurysms
D− Cotton wool spots [Show Less]