Nisha - APEA3p exam 2023.
2023 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS.
ANSWERS.
1. Symptoms of depression are a side effect of which
... [Show More] neurotransmitter medication?
A- Dopamine
B- Gabapentin
C- Mu
D- Cortisol
2. Which of the following is considered a synovial joint?
A- -Vertebral bodies of the spine
B- - Skull
C- -Shoulder
D- - Pubic symphysis of the pelvis
3. The most common sign associated with substance abuse in an adolescent is:
A- - Poor school performance
B- - Change in sleep habits
C- - Increased blood pressure
D- - Changes in behavior
4. Which pathogen is associated with common urinary tract infections?
A- E. coli
B- Klebsiella
C- Streptococcus
D- Proteus mirabilis
5. Which medication can cause a false positive result for amphetamines in a urine drug screen?
A- Metformin
B- Lisinopril
C- Glyburide
D- Bupropion
6. Pregnant women are evaluated for syphilis with serology testing because:
A- Syphilis during pregnancy predisposes the fetus to spontaneously abortion or the newborn to have syphilis
B- Hormonal changes associated with pregnancy may trigger activation of latent syphilis
C- Syphilis may be passed to the fetus beginning in the third trimester
D- Untreated syphilis can cause neonatal respiratory distress
7. Heartburn and regurgitation are symptoms associated with:
A- Hiatal hernia
B- Gastroesophageal reflux = GERD
C- Peptic ulcer disease
D- Esophageal cancer
8. Which patient causes the greatest concern for complications related to scoliosis?
A- 13-year-old girl with a 10° curve
B- 17-year-old girl with a 10° curve
C- 12-year-old boy with a 5° curve
D- 18-year-old boy with a 5° curve
9. Which medication is contraindicated during an acute attack of gout?
A- Colchicine (for acute attack)
B- Allopurinol = prophylaxis, preventive, meds patient drinks everyday
C- A steroid
D- NSAIDs
10. A cloudy opacity of the eye is noted on ophthalmoscopic examination. This is suggestive of:
A- Corneal arcus
B- A corneal scar
C- A pterygium
D- A cataract
11. Which medication is the first-line treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP)?
A- Erythromycin 4 times daily for 7 to 10 days
B- Doxycycline (Vibramycin) twice daily for 14 days
C- Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) twice daily for 6 weeks
D- Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim DS) twice daily for 4 to 12 weeks
12. Which medication is initially used for patients with benign positional vertigo?
A- Hydrochlorothiazide [Show Less]