3P APEA EXAM 2026 LATEST UPDATE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWES ALREADY GRADED A+
Right lymph duct drainage - ANS-Drains lymphatic fluid from the right side of the head, right
upper thorax, right arm, but not the right leg.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis - ANS-Usually diagnosed by a completed blood count.
Acarbose (Precose) - ANS-Medication that inhibits enzymes needed to digest carbohydrates,
specifically alpha-glucosidase enzymes.
Prostate pain location - ANS-Usually located in the lower abdomen, back, or groin.
Non-benign skin lesions in elderly - ANS-Dermatophytosis, a fungal infection causing a red,
itchy, scaly, circular rash.
Kyphosis findings - ANS-Symmetric thorax with decreased chest expansion and diaphragm
descending 2 cm bilaterally.
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) use - ANS-Recommended for very short-term use in patients with
urinary tract infections due to potential adverse effects.
Estrogen-progestin contraceptives contraindication - ANS-Should be avoided in women with
migraines with aura.
Benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin - ANS-Improves the efficacy of erythromycin for acne
treatment.
, Antihistamines and BPH - ANS-Should be avoided due to the risk of urinary retention.
Fine silky hair appearance - ANS-May be seen in patients with hypothyroidism.
ACE inhibitor cough - ANS-Typically resolves 1-4 days after discontinuation of therapy but may
linger up to 4 weeks.
Metronidazole (flagyl) contraindication - ANS-Important to check if the patient drinks alcohol
before prescribing.
Atypical pneumonia findings - ANS-Includes low-grade fever, malaise, and clear lung fields on
auscultation.
Dabigatran etexilate reversal - ANS-Idarucizumab (Praxbind) is the medication indicated for
reversing its anticoagulated effects.
Common finding in asthma - ANS-Hypertrophy of smooth muscle.
Cranial nerves for eye movement - ANS-CN III, IV, VI are responsible for eye movement.
Severe acute aortic regurgitation presentation - ANS-Includes sudden severe shortness of
breath and rapidly developing heart failure.
Kidney and ureter pain locations - ANS-Pain is usually located in the flank area, abdomen, or
groin.
Tender prostate gland finding - ANS-Consistent with acute bacterial prostatitis.
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWES ALREADY GRADED A+
Right lymph duct drainage - ANS-Drains lymphatic fluid from the right side of the head, right
upper thorax, right arm, but not the right leg.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis - ANS-Usually diagnosed by a completed blood count.
Acarbose (Precose) - ANS-Medication that inhibits enzymes needed to digest carbohydrates,
specifically alpha-glucosidase enzymes.
Prostate pain location - ANS-Usually located in the lower abdomen, back, or groin.
Non-benign skin lesions in elderly - ANS-Dermatophytosis, a fungal infection causing a red,
itchy, scaly, circular rash.
Kyphosis findings - ANS-Symmetric thorax with decreased chest expansion and diaphragm
descending 2 cm bilaterally.
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) use - ANS-Recommended for very short-term use in patients with
urinary tract infections due to potential adverse effects.
Estrogen-progestin contraceptives contraindication - ANS-Should be avoided in women with
migraines with aura.
Benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin - ANS-Improves the efficacy of erythromycin for acne
treatment.
, Antihistamines and BPH - ANS-Should be avoided due to the risk of urinary retention.
Fine silky hair appearance - ANS-May be seen in patients with hypothyroidism.
ACE inhibitor cough - ANS-Typically resolves 1-4 days after discontinuation of therapy but may
linger up to 4 weeks.
Metronidazole (flagyl) contraindication - ANS-Important to check if the patient drinks alcohol
before prescribing.
Atypical pneumonia findings - ANS-Includes low-grade fever, malaise, and clear lung fields on
auscultation.
Dabigatran etexilate reversal - ANS-Idarucizumab (Praxbind) is the medication indicated for
reversing its anticoagulated effects.
Common finding in asthma - ANS-Hypertrophy of smooth muscle.
Cranial nerves for eye movement - ANS-CN III, IV, VI are responsible for eye movement.
Severe acute aortic regurgitation presentation - ANS-Includes sudden severe shortness of
breath and rapidly developing heart failure.
Kidney and ureter pain locations - ANS-Pain is usually located in the flank area, abdomen, or
groin.
Tender prostate gland finding - ANS-Consistent with acute bacterial prostatitis.
