3P EXAM APEA WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
(NEWEST) 2026/2027
1)What would cause decrease in Digoxin levels? correct answer
Antacids
2)Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause? Correct
answer
Hemolytic Anemia
3)What can PCOS result in? correct answer
Increased insulin levels (Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens, Hirsutism
4)What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy? correct answer
Methyldopa (Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine
5)What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? correct answer
Painless, red bleeding
6)What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis? correct answer
Tender, warm, swollen joints
7)Medications that can cause ototoxicity? correct answer
Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, NSAIDs, antihistamines, nasal
decongestants
,8)What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? correct answer
2 weeks
9)What does MCV lab value measure? correct answer
Mean Corpuscular Volume helps diagnose different types of anemia
such as B12 & Folate (Macrocytic) and Fe anemia (Microcytic)
10)Rhogam is given at how many week gestation? correct answer
27-28 weeks
11)What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate? correct
answer
They are irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules located on the
hands and feet. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
12)What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? correct answer
They are split pea-sized, erythematous, tender nodules located on the pads
of the fingers and toes. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
13)What is the recommendation for Warfarin management when a patient
misses a dose? correct answer
If within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12 hours patient will
need a INR redraw
14)What do we need to know about ACEs and ARBs? correct answer
A dry hacking cough is a common side effect of ACEs and will go away
within a week after discontinuing. ACEs & ARBs are indicated for
patients with DM, CKD, and HTN. Not recommended as 1st line agent
with African Americans & can cause angioedema.
,15)Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide correct answer
Sulfa allergy, PCN hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout
16)Systolic Murmurs (Benign) correct answer
MR = Mitral Regurge (SOB/Fatigue HF)
Peyton Manning = Physiologic Murmur (Asymptomatic) AS
= Aortic Stenosis (Angina, Syncope HF)
MVP = Mitral Valve Prolapse ("Click", Women 14-30, Palpitations,
Chest Pain
17)Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal) correct answer
AR = Aortic Regurgitation (Angina, HF, Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)
18)What does S1 indicate? correct answer
S1 Closure of the Atrioventricular Valves (Mitral & Tricuspid
Valves)
19)What does S2 indicate? correct answer
S2 Closure of the Semilunar Valves (Aortic & Pulmonic Valves)
20)S3 is often heard in? correct answer
CHF, possibly normal for athletic adolescents
21)S4 is often heard in? correct answer
Diastolic HF, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH), Poorly
controlled HTN, MI
, 22)Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) correct answer
Antiplatelets (Plavix, ASA), Pentoxifylline (Decreases blood
viscosity)
23)Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) correct answer
Gold Standard = Angiography Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
24)Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment correct answer
Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin = If LDL>150 use high doses. Watch for LFTs
& arthralgia. Change type & dose if issues. Helps stabilize plaques.
25)What medications are indicated for HF treatment? correct
answer ACEs, ARBs, ARNI w/BBs, Aldosterone Recepter
Antagonists
26)What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei (Scabies)? correct
answer Topical Permetherin massaged from head to soles of feet and
wash off with shower or bath after 8-14hrs. Treat again in 1 week.
27)Names of skin lesions? correct answer
Macule: Flat <1cm i.e. freckle
Papule: Raised <1cm i.e. acne Nodule:
Raised >1cm i.e. lipoma
Vesicle: Blister <1cm i.e. HSV, Chickenpox
Bulla: Blister >1cm i.e. 2nd Degree Burn, Bullous Pemphigod
CORRECT ANSWERS
(NEWEST) 2026/2027
1)What would cause decrease in Digoxin levels? correct answer
Antacids
2)Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause? Correct
answer
Hemolytic Anemia
3)What can PCOS result in? correct answer
Increased insulin levels (Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens, Hirsutism
4)What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy? correct answer
Methyldopa (Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine
5)What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? correct answer
Painless, red bleeding
6)What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis? correct answer
Tender, warm, swollen joints
7)Medications that can cause ototoxicity? correct answer
Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, NSAIDs, antihistamines, nasal
decongestants
,8)What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? correct answer
2 weeks
9)What does MCV lab value measure? correct answer
Mean Corpuscular Volume helps diagnose different types of anemia
such as B12 & Folate (Macrocytic) and Fe anemia (Microcytic)
10)Rhogam is given at how many week gestation? correct answer
27-28 weeks
11)What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate? correct
answer
They are irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules located on the
hands and feet. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
12)What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? correct answer
They are split pea-sized, erythematous, tender nodules located on the pads
of the fingers and toes. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
13)What is the recommendation for Warfarin management when a patient
misses a dose? correct answer
If within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12 hours patient will
need a INR redraw
14)What do we need to know about ACEs and ARBs? correct answer
A dry hacking cough is a common side effect of ACEs and will go away
within a week after discontinuing. ACEs & ARBs are indicated for
patients with DM, CKD, and HTN. Not recommended as 1st line agent
with African Americans & can cause angioedema.
,15)Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide correct answer
Sulfa allergy, PCN hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout
16)Systolic Murmurs (Benign) correct answer
MR = Mitral Regurge (SOB/Fatigue HF)
Peyton Manning = Physiologic Murmur (Asymptomatic) AS
= Aortic Stenosis (Angina, Syncope HF)
MVP = Mitral Valve Prolapse ("Click", Women 14-30, Palpitations,
Chest Pain
17)Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal) correct answer
AR = Aortic Regurgitation (Angina, HF, Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)
18)What does S1 indicate? correct answer
S1 Closure of the Atrioventricular Valves (Mitral & Tricuspid
Valves)
19)What does S2 indicate? correct answer
S2 Closure of the Semilunar Valves (Aortic & Pulmonic Valves)
20)S3 is often heard in? correct answer
CHF, possibly normal for athletic adolescents
21)S4 is often heard in? correct answer
Diastolic HF, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH), Poorly
controlled HTN, MI
, 22)Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) correct answer
Antiplatelets (Plavix, ASA), Pentoxifylline (Decreases blood
viscosity)
23)Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) correct answer
Gold Standard = Angiography Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
24)Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment correct answer
Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin = If LDL>150 use high doses. Watch for LFTs
& arthralgia. Change type & dose if issues. Helps stabilize plaques.
25)What medications are indicated for HF treatment? correct
answer ACEs, ARBs, ARNI w/BBs, Aldosterone Recepter
Antagonists
26)What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei (Scabies)? correct
answer Topical Permetherin massaged from head to soles of feet and
wash off with shower or bath after 8-14hrs. Treat again in 1 week.
27)Names of skin lesions? correct answer
Macule: Flat <1cm i.e. freckle
Papule: Raised <1cm i.e. acne Nodule:
Raised >1cm i.e. lipoma
Vesicle: Blister <1cm i.e. HSV, Chickenpox
Bulla: Blister >1cm i.e. 2nd Degree Burn, Bullous Pemphigod
