NUR 504 APEA Final Exam Test Bank 2026 | 3P
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A 44 years old male presents to the nurse practitioner for an employment
physical and is concerned about testing positive for amphetamines on a drug
screen, even though he is not taking amphetamines. His current medication list
includes metformin, lisinopril, glyburide and bupropion. The most likely
medication cause for a false positive result for amphetamines would be: ------------
Correct Answer--------------------Bupropion
Bupropion is a commonly prescribed, monocyclic antidepressant often used as an
aid for
smoking cessation.
Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) nasal spray has been found to be useful in the
management of enuresis in children. In which of the following situations is the
drug especially beneficial? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Sleepovers
Rapid Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing would be appropriate for a
patient with complains of ------------Correct Answer--------------------painful
urination, dyspareunia, and vaginal/penile discharge
,Which of the following condition is NOT associated with the symptoms of
hemoptysis? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Viral pneumonia
Which condition is associated with end-stage renal disease in pediatric patients
and requires recombinant erythropoietin treatment? ------------Correct Answer-----
---------------Anemia
When evaluating a 17 y/o girl with infrequent menstrual periods, which findings
suggest probable hyperandronism? ------------Correct Answer--------------------
Hirsutism
Which form of urinary incontinence is present in a patient with Alzheimer's
disease who is unable to reach the toilet in time? ------------Correct Answer----------
----------Functional incontinence
A 27y/o male patient presents with a painless chancre on the shaft of his penis
and regional lymphadenopathy. He is diagnosed with primary syphilis. The best
initial treatment is: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Benzathine penicillin G
(Bicillin LA)
An 80 y/o man is being evaluated for recent episodes of incontinence and
confusion. His family states that he is usually independent with no altered mental
issues, but has become forgetful within the last 2 weeks. Which medication is
,most likely associated with there symptoms ? ------------Correct Answer---------------
-----Cimetidine (tagamet)
When ordering an oral diabetes medication for a 72 y/o patient with a recent hx
of decreased appetite and ongoing risk of hypoglycemia. The NP should Rx. --------
----Correct Answer--------------------Metformin (Glucophage)
to increases urine outflow in men with BPH, the NP should prescribe ------------
Correct Answer--------------------An alpha blocker
A 64 y/o man c/o leg pain and occasional numbness that worsens with
ambulation and improves with lumbar flexion. The symptoms are consistent with:
------------Correct Answer--------------------Spinal stenosis
Which is a true statement about varicose veins? ------------Correct Answer------------
--------They are more symptomatic during ovulation
A 17 y/o is dx. With mild bronchospasm. Which of the following would provide
relief? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Inhaled levalbuterol (Xopenex)
, When performing a visual acuity test the nurse practitioner notes 20/30 in the left
eye and
20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen eye chart. This means: ------------Correct
Answer--------------------Refer the patient to an opthalmologist
The American psychiatric association's diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorder defines Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy ------------Correct Answer---------
-----------A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury in a person under his
or her care
Symptoms of depression are a side effect of which neurotransmitter medication?
------------Correct Answer--------------------Dopamine (serotonin, norepinephrine)
Which lesion is dark raised and asymmetric with irregular border? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------Melanoma
A 32 years old woman presents with dull puffiness of the eyes pronounced not
pitting periorbital edema this finding is suggestive of this condition? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------Myxedema
A 42 years old woman with a past medical history of migraine headaches is
requesting prophylactic medication treatment. Which medication should the
APEA EXAM | NUR 504 APEA | Exit Exam | All
Questions and Correct Answers | Graded A+ |
Verified Answers | Just Released
A 44 years old male presents to the nurse practitioner for an employment
physical and is concerned about testing positive for amphetamines on a drug
screen, even though he is not taking amphetamines. His current medication list
includes metformin, lisinopril, glyburide and bupropion. The most likely
medication cause for a false positive result for amphetamines would be: ------------
Correct Answer--------------------Bupropion
Bupropion is a commonly prescribed, monocyclic antidepressant often used as an
aid for
smoking cessation.
Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) nasal spray has been found to be useful in the
management of enuresis in children. In which of the following situations is the
drug especially beneficial? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Sleepovers
Rapid Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing would be appropriate for a
patient with complains of ------------Correct Answer--------------------painful
urination, dyspareunia, and vaginal/penile discharge
,Which of the following condition is NOT associated with the symptoms of
hemoptysis? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Viral pneumonia
Which condition is associated with end-stage renal disease in pediatric patients
and requires recombinant erythropoietin treatment? ------------Correct Answer-----
---------------Anemia
When evaluating a 17 y/o girl with infrequent menstrual periods, which findings
suggest probable hyperandronism? ------------Correct Answer--------------------
Hirsutism
Which form of urinary incontinence is present in a patient with Alzheimer's
disease who is unable to reach the toilet in time? ------------Correct Answer----------
----------Functional incontinence
A 27y/o male patient presents with a painless chancre on the shaft of his penis
and regional lymphadenopathy. He is diagnosed with primary syphilis. The best
initial treatment is: ------------Correct Answer--------------------Benzathine penicillin G
(Bicillin LA)
An 80 y/o man is being evaluated for recent episodes of incontinence and
confusion. His family states that he is usually independent with no altered mental
issues, but has become forgetful within the last 2 weeks. Which medication is
,most likely associated with there symptoms ? ------------Correct Answer---------------
-----Cimetidine (tagamet)
When ordering an oral diabetes medication for a 72 y/o patient with a recent hx
of decreased appetite and ongoing risk of hypoglycemia. The NP should Rx. --------
----Correct Answer--------------------Metformin (Glucophage)
to increases urine outflow in men with BPH, the NP should prescribe ------------
Correct Answer--------------------An alpha blocker
A 64 y/o man c/o leg pain and occasional numbness that worsens with
ambulation and improves with lumbar flexion. The symptoms are consistent with:
------------Correct Answer--------------------Spinal stenosis
Which is a true statement about varicose veins? ------------Correct Answer------------
--------They are more symptomatic during ovulation
A 17 y/o is dx. With mild bronchospasm. Which of the following would provide
relief? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Inhaled levalbuterol (Xopenex)
, When performing a visual acuity test the nurse practitioner notes 20/30 in the left
eye and
20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen eye chart. This means: ------------Correct
Answer--------------------Refer the patient to an opthalmologist
The American psychiatric association's diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorder defines Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy ------------Correct Answer---------
-----------A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury in a person under his
or her care
Symptoms of depression are a side effect of which neurotransmitter medication?
------------Correct Answer--------------------Dopamine (serotonin, norepinephrine)
Which lesion is dark raised and asymmetric with irregular border? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------Melanoma
A 32 years old woman presents with dull puffiness of the eyes pronounced not
pitting periorbital edema this finding is suggestive of this condition? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------Myxedema
A 42 years old woman with a past medical history of migraine headaches is
requesting prophylactic medication treatment. Which medication should the
