3P APEA EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
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A 37-year-old female with a past history of depression and frequent PMS is being
treated for hypothyroidism. Today she complains of poor concentration and fatigue.
What should the nurse practitioner do first?
Question her further
Which of the following is the best example of secondary prevention?
Screening mammography
A 35-year-old woman with mitral valve prolapse is scheduled for routine dental cleaning.
According to the American Heart Association's 2007 guidelines, what advice should be
given regarding endocarditis prophylaxis?
She does not need antibiotic prophylaxis for any dental procedure
A patient recovering from a stroke is starting anticoagulant therapy. Teaching should
include avoidance of all the following foods or agents except:
Milk and milk products
, A patient presents with periorbital erythema, swelling, fever, and nasal drainage. What is
the most appropriate initial management?
Start aggressive antibiotic therapy
A positive anterior drawer sign supports the diagnosis of which condition?
Cruciate ligament injury
A 50-year-old diabetic woman reports bilateral lower leg pain while walking that resolves
with rest. What additional finding would you expect on examination?
Peripheral arterial insufficiency
A 16-year-old athlete complains of pain under his heel when walking. The lesion is
verrucous and level with the skin of the heel. What pharmacologic treatment is most
appropriate?
Salicylic acid plasters
A patient with Type I diabetes presents with itching and burning between her toes for six
months. Scrapings confirm tinea pedis. What is the best treatment plan?
Topical antifungal cream with antifungal powder for shoes plus monitoring for secondary
infection
A 21-year-old woman with recurrent migraine headaches requests medication for
prevention. Which of the following is most appropriate?
Propranolol (Inderal)
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS RATED A+
A 37-year-old female with a past history of depression and frequent PMS is being
treated for hypothyroidism. Today she complains of poor concentration and fatigue.
What should the nurse practitioner do first?
Question her further
Which of the following is the best example of secondary prevention?
Screening mammography
A 35-year-old woman with mitral valve prolapse is scheduled for routine dental cleaning.
According to the American Heart Association's 2007 guidelines, what advice should be
given regarding endocarditis prophylaxis?
She does not need antibiotic prophylaxis for any dental procedure
A patient recovering from a stroke is starting anticoagulant therapy. Teaching should
include avoidance of all the following foods or agents except:
Milk and milk products
, A patient presents with periorbital erythema, swelling, fever, and nasal drainage. What is
the most appropriate initial management?
Start aggressive antibiotic therapy
A positive anterior drawer sign supports the diagnosis of which condition?
Cruciate ligament injury
A 50-year-old diabetic woman reports bilateral lower leg pain while walking that resolves
with rest. What additional finding would you expect on examination?
Peripheral arterial insufficiency
A 16-year-old athlete complains of pain under his heel when walking. The lesion is
verrucous and level with the skin of the heel. What pharmacologic treatment is most
appropriate?
Salicylic acid plasters
A patient with Type I diabetes presents with itching and burning between her toes for six
months. Scrapings confirm tinea pedis. What is the best treatment plan?
Topical antifungal cream with antifungal powder for shoes plus monitoring for secondary
infection
A 21-year-old woman with recurrent migraine headaches requests medication for
prevention. Which of the following is most appropriate?
Propranolol (Inderal)
