APEA 3P FINAL EXAM + STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027 | VERIFIED KEY QUESTIONS
&ANSWERS | GRADED A+ <RECENT
VERSION>
The inability to completely empty the bladder is often associated with benign
prostate hyperplasia. - ANSWER Urinary retention
A condition where hemoglobin is modified such that it cannot effectively release
oxygen to body tissues. - ANSWER Methemoglobinemia
A condition where red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be made,
leading to anemia. - ANSWER Hemolytic anemia
Damage to the kidneys can occur as a side effect of certain medications,
particularly at high doses. - ANSWER Renal toxicity
Liver damage can occur as a side effect of certain medications or substances. -
ANSWER Hepatic toxicity
A cough that does not produce mucus or phlegm is often associated with certain
medications or conditions. - ANSWER Dry cough
,A mild increase in body temperature, typically between 99°F and 100.4°F. -
ANSWER Low-grade fever
May cause pain in the flank, abdomen, back, or suprapubic areas. -
ANSWER Disorders in the kidneys and the ureters
Usually located in the flank area, abdomen, or groin. - ANSWER Renal and
urethral pain
Vaginal discharge. - ANSWER Common chief complaint of trichomoniasis
Tenderness and swelling of the prostate gland. - ANSWER Symptoms of acute
bacterial prostatitis
Include headaches relieved with mild recurrent use of analgesics. -
ANSWER Headache warning signs needing prompt investigation
Not safe to use in pregnant women, babies, children, and the elderly. -
ANSWER Lindane safety
Include persistent vomiting and unexplained fatigue. - ANSWER Symptoms of
late-stage HIV
An elevation in blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (CR). -
ANSWER Diabetic nephropathy early signs
,Occurs when fluid accumulates between the visceral and parietal pleural spaces. -
ANSWER Pleural effusion
Children often require cardiac system evaluation. - ANSWER Evaluation for
Down syndrome
Audible click at the joint line. - ANSWER Meniscal tear diagnosis
Dyspareunia and upper abdominal pain. - ANSWER Common complaint in
trichomoniasis
The next best choice for the treatment of an acute flare of atopic dermatitis
unresponsive to emollient therapy. - ANSWER Oral corticosteroids (prednisone)
Increases urine outflow in males by relaxing prostate smooth muscle. -
ANSWER Alpha-adrenergic blocker
A 13 y/o female with a 100 curve is the patient of greatest concern for the nurse
practitioner. - ANSWER Scoliosis patient concern
Papilledema is an unusual finding in a patient with diabetic retinopathy. -
ANSWER Diabetic retinopathy unusual finding
Should be palpable midway between the symphysis and umbilicus. -
ANSWER Uterine fundus at 12 weeks
, A triangular thickening of the bulbar conjunctiva across the outer surface of the
cornea. - ANSWER Pterygium
The patient should take warfarin 5 mg now and resume the daily warfarin 5 mg
dose in the morning as scheduled. - ANSWER Warfarin missed dose instruction
Barking cough is a common clinical finding present in a patient who has croup. -
ANSWER Croup common clinical finding
A type of breast cancer that begins with erythema and swelling of the breast and
progresses rapidly. - ANSWER Inflammatory breast cancer
It is not effective during an acute asthma attack. - ANSWER Salmeterol
(SereventR) teaching point
A condition suspected in a 50-year-old male with a non-tender, enlarged scrotum,
produced by fluid in the sac surrounding the testicle. - ANSWER Hydrocele
Low socioeconomic status is not a risk factor associated with breast cancer. -
ANSWER Breast cancer risk factors
A patient who has a sulfa allergy can safely take: a) A sumatriptan (Imitrex), b)
Celecoxib (Celebrex), c) Glimepiride (Amaryl), d) Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) -
ANSWER Sulfa allergy
2026/2027 | VERIFIED KEY QUESTIONS
&ANSWERS | GRADED A+ <RECENT
VERSION>
The inability to completely empty the bladder is often associated with benign
prostate hyperplasia. - ANSWER Urinary retention
A condition where hemoglobin is modified such that it cannot effectively release
oxygen to body tissues. - ANSWER Methemoglobinemia
A condition where red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be made,
leading to anemia. - ANSWER Hemolytic anemia
Damage to the kidneys can occur as a side effect of certain medications,
particularly at high doses. - ANSWER Renal toxicity
Liver damage can occur as a side effect of certain medications or substances. -
ANSWER Hepatic toxicity
A cough that does not produce mucus or phlegm is often associated with certain
medications or conditions. - ANSWER Dry cough
,A mild increase in body temperature, typically between 99°F and 100.4°F. -
ANSWER Low-grade fever
May cause pain in the flank, abdomen, back, or suprapubic areas. -
ANSWER Disorders in the kidneys and the ureters
Usually located in the flank area, abdomen, or groin. - ANSWER Renal and
urethral pain
Vaginal discharge. - ANSWER Common chief complaint of trichomoniasis
Tenderness and swelling of the prostate gland. - ANSWER Symptoms of acute
bacterial prostatitis
Include headaches relieved with mild recurrent use of analgesics. -
ANSWER Headache warning signs needing prompt investigation
Not safe to use in pregnant women, babies, children, and the elderly. -
ANSWER Lindane safety
Include persistent vomiting and unexplained fatigue. - ANSWER Symptoms of
late-stage HIV
An elevation in blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (CR). -
ANSWER Diabetic nephropathy early signs
,Occurs when fluid accumulates between the visceral and parietal pleural spaces. -
ANSWER Pleural effusion
Children often require cardiac system evaluation. - ANSWER Evaluation for
Down syndrome
Audible click at the joint line. - ANSWER Meniscal tear diagnosis
Dyspareunia and upper abdominal pain. - ANSWER Common complaint in
trichomoniasis
The next best choice for the treatment of an acute flare of atopic dermatitis
unresponsive to emollient therapy. - ANSWER Oral corticosteroids (prednisone)
Increases urine outflow in males by relaxing prostate smooth muscle. -
ANSWER Alpha-adrenergic blocker
A 13 y/o female with a 100 curve is the patient of greatest concern for the nurse
practitioner. - ANSWER Scoliosis patient concern
Papilledema is an unusual finding in a patient with diabetic retinopathy. -
ANSWER Diabetic retinopathy unusual finding
Should be palpable midway between the symphysis and umbilicus. -
ANSWER Uterine fundus at 12 weeks
, A triangular thickening of the bulbar conjunctiva across the outer surface of the
cornea. - ANSWER Pterygium
The patient should take warfarin 5 mg now and resume the daily warfarin 5 mg
dose in the morning as scheduled. - ANSWER Warfarin missed dose instruction
Barking cough is a common clinical finding present in a patient who has croup. -
ANSWER Croup common clinical finding
A type of breast cancer that begins with erythema and swelling of the breast and
progresses rapidly. - ANSWER Inflammatory breast cancer
It is not effective during an acute asthma attack. - ANSWER Salmeterol
(SereventR) teaching point
A condition suspected in a 50-year-old male with a non-tender, enlarged scrotum,
produced by fluid in the sac surrounding the testicle. - ANSWER Hydrocele
Low socioeconomic status is not a risk factor associated with breast cancer. -
ANSWER Breast cancer risk factors
A patient who has a sulfa allergy can safely take: a) A sumatriptan (Imitrex), b)
Celecoxib (Celebrex), c) Glimepiride (Amaryl), d) Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) -
ANSWER Sulfa allergy
