2026 APEA 3P Exam Test Bank
Overview Newest Version With Correct
Answers and Questions
Visual acuity test -Answer--20/30 in the left eye and 20/40 in the right eye using the
Snellen eye chart indicates the need for further evaluation.
Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy -Answer--A caregiver making up or causing an
illness or injury in a person under his or her care.
Symptoms of depression -Answer--Side effect of medications such as serotonin and
norepinephrine.
Lesion characteristics -Answer--A dark raised and asymmetric lesion with irregular
border is indicative of melanoma.
Puffiness of the eyes -Answer--Dull puffiness of the eyes pronounced not pitting
periorbital edema suggests nephrotic syndrome.
Prophylactic medication for migraines -Answer--Amitriptyline (Elavil) is considered
off-label use for prophylactic treatment of migraines.
Scaling on the scalp -Answer--Areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of
alopecia are consistent with tinea capitis.
Combined hormonal contraceptive contraindications -Answer--Contraindicated in
women older than 45, breastfeeding, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, or history of
stroke.
Bloody nipple discharge -Answer--Bloody spontaneous discharge from the right
nipple indicates the need for further evaluation.
Rho (D) immunoglobulin administration -Answer--Rh negative women should receive
Rho (D) immunoglobulin at 28 weeks' gestation.
, Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) -Answer--MCV describes the size of the RBCs;
small-sized RBCs result in a lower MCV, while larger RBCs result in a higher MCV.
Avoided medication for headache prophylaxis -Answer--Venlafaxine (Effexor) should
be avoided due to serious side effects.
Prostaglandin E1 (PG1) mechanism -Answer--Maintains patency of the great arteries
in a patient with transposition of the great arteries.
Calf pain in peripheral artery disease -Answer--A dull pain or cramp describes lower
extremity calf pain associated with peripheral artery disease.
Hyperprolactinemia symptoms -Answer--Typical symptoms include infertility,
oligomenorrhea, or amenorrhea in premenopausal women.
Asthma treatment -Answer--Short-acting bronchodilators are used to relieve acute
wheezing in asthma patients.
Shingles vaccine -Answer--The shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine reduces the risk for
infection with the virus that causes painful localized blistering rash.
Short-Acting Beta Agonist (SABA) -Answer--Inhalers for acute asthma attacks,
quickly relieve constriction.
Albuterol -Answer--Common SABA, brand name Ventolin.
Levalbuterol -Answer--SABA, brand name Xopenex, less side effects.
Pirbuterol -Answer--SABA, brand name Maxair, used for asthma.
Terbutaline -Answer--SABA, brand name Brethine, relaxes airway muscles.
Metaproterenol -Answer--SABA, brand name Alupent, bronchodilator.
Varicella vaccine -Answer--Protects against chickenpox and shingles.
Shingles (herpes zoster) -Answer--Painful rash from dormant varicella zoster virus.
Munchausen syndrome by proxy -Answer--Caregiver induces illness in someone
else for attention.
Gravida -Answer--Number of pregnancies a woman has had.
Para -Answer--Number of pregnancies resulting in viable offspring.
Overview Newest Version With Correct
Answers and Questions
Visual acuity test -Answer--20/30 in the left eye and 20/40 in the right eye using the
Snellen eye chart indicates the need for further evaluation.
Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy -Answer--A caregiver making up or causing an
illness or injury in a person under his or her care.
Symptoms of depression -Answer--Side effect of medications such as serotonin and
norepinephrine.
Lesion characteristics -Answer--A dark raised and asymmetric lesion with irregular
border is indicative of melanoma.
Puffiness of the eyes -Answer--Dull puffiness of the eyes pronounced not pitting
periorbital edema suggests nephrotic syndrome.
Prophylactic medication for migraines -Answer--Amitriptyline (Elavil) is considered
off-label use for prophylactic treatment of migraines.
Scaling on the scalp -Answer--Areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of
alopecia are consistent with tinea capitis.
Combined hormonal contraceptive contraindications -Answer--Contraindicated in
women older than 45, breastfeeding, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, or history of
stroke.
Bloody nipple discharge -Answer--Bloody spontaneous discharge from the right
nipple indicates the need for further evaluation.
Rho (D) immunoglobulin administration -Answer--Rh negative women should receive
Rho (D) immunoglobulin at 28 weeks' gestation.
, Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) -Answer--MCV describes the size of the RBCs;
small-sized RBCs result in a lower MCV, while larger RBCs result in a higher MCV.
Avoided medication for headache prophylaxis -Answer--Venlafaxine (Effexor) should
be avoided due to serious side effects.
Prostaglandin E1 (PG1) mechanism -Answer--Maintains patency of the great arteries
in a patient with transposition of the great arteries.
Calf pain in peripheral artery disease -Answer--A dull pain or cramp describes lower
extremity calf pain associated with peripheral artery disease.
Hyperprolactinemia symptoms -Answer--Typical symptoms include infertility,
oligomenorrhea, or amenorrhea in premenopausal women.
Asthma treatment -Answer--Short-acting bronchodilators are used to relieve acute
wheezing in asthma patients.
Shingles vaccine -Answer--The shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine reduces the risk for
infection with the virus that causes painful localized blistering rash.
Short-Acting Beta Agonist (SABA) -Answer--Inhalers for acute asthma attacks,
quickly relieve constriction.
Albuterol -Answer--Common SABA, brand name Ventolin.
Levalbuterol -Answer--SABA, brand name Xopenex, less side effects.
Pirbuterol -Answer--SABA, brand name Maxair, used for asthma.
Terbutaline -Answer--SABA, brand name Brethine, relaxes airway muscles.
Metaproterenol -Answer--SABA, brand name Alupent, bronchodilator.
Varicella vaccine -Answer--Protects against chickenpox and shingles.
Shingles (herpes zoster) -Answer--Painful rash from dormant varicella zoster virus.
Munchausen syndrome by proxy -Answer--Caregiver induces illness in someone
else for attention.
Gravida -Answer--Number of pregnancies a woman has had.
Para -Answer--Number of pregnancies resulting in viable offspring.
