APEA MAJOR QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

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APEA MAJOR QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS


Which one of the following is an ethical infraction when using
electronic medical records?

Ans: Copying and pasting outdated notes


Practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) is
granted by:

Ans: each state's board of nursing


Which answer is true about full practice authority for nurse
practitioners?

Ans: Full practice authority is the authorization of nurse
practitioners to evaluate patients; diagnose, order and interpret
diagnostic tests; and to initiate and manage treatments—
including prescribing medications—without required physical
collaboration or supervision.


Which of the following scenarios reflects "incident to" billing for
Medicare-covered services?

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Ans: An NP bills 100% of the allowable Medicare fee schedule
for follow-up care


The scope of practice for nurse practitioners is determined by:

Ans: the state government


Medicare Part B covers

Ans: physician services, outpatient services, and durable
medical equipment


Select the statement that best describes the role of a women's health
nurse practitioner (WHNP)

Ans: The role of the WHNP is to assess, diagnose, and treat the
healthcare needs of women throughout their lifespan


Statistical significance is represented by the P value. Which statement
about P value is correct?

Ans:




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When counseling a patient diagnosed with generalized anxiety
disorder (GAD) or panic disorder, lifestyle modifications to decrease
symptoms should include

Ans: exercising vigorously for 20 minutes three times a week


Which of the following is used to evaluate suspected obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA) in patients who present with a sleep disorder?

Ans: Polysomnography


Why is it often challenging to differentiate between the diagnosis of
major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder?

Ans: Patients with bipolar disorder often present for treatment
during their low mood


Which statement about grief/bereavement and major depressive
disorder (MDD) is correct?

Ans: Depression cannot be distinguished from
grief/bereavement for at least 1 year after a loss


The first-line drug class for the treatment of patients with generalized
anxiety disorder (GAD) is

Ans: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

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Which of the following tools is considered the validated screening tool for
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identifying generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
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Ans: Generalized Anxiety Disorder questionnaire


When initiating pharmacologic treatment for depression, what is the
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recommended interval for monitoring therapeutic effects?
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Ans: Every 2-4 weeks until therapeutic dose is reached


According to DSM-5 criteria, what core symptoms must be present to
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diagnosis major depressive disorder (MDD)?
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Ans: Anhedonia


Because of the high prevalence of postpartum depression, screening is
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recommended for all women in the perinatal period. The evidence-
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based tool recommended for outpatient perinatal and postpartum
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depression screening is the:
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Ans: Edinburgh scale


The highly sensitive and specific assessment tool that should be used in
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primary care to evaluate patients suspected of alcohol use disorder
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(AUD) is:
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