3P APEA Exam
Questions and
Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
, Difference between varicose vein and arteriosclerosis - Correct Answer: Is the affected vessel
Arteriosclerosis affects arteries whereas varicose veins affects veins
A patient has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10 years. Indicate the most likely position of
his point of maximal impulse (PMI) - Correct Answer: 5th ICS, left of MCL
A 43 year old Hispanic male has an audible diastolic murmur best heard in the mitral listening point.
There is no audible click. His status has been monitored for the past two years. This murmur is probably
- Correct Answer: mitral stenosis
A patient who has diabetes presents with pain in his lower legs when he walks and pain resolution with
rest. When specifically asked about his pain in his lower leg, he likely will report pain - Correct Answer: in
the calf muscle
A patient with hypertension describes a previous allergic reaction to a sulfa antibiotic as "sloughing of
skin" and hospitalization. Which medication is contraindicated in this patient? - Correct Answer:
hydrochlorothiazide
A 75 year old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know what symptoms indicate worsening of his
stenosis. the NP replies: - Correct Answer: shortness of breath and syncope
A 74 year old patient has PAD. Which item listed below is an important nonmodifiable risk factor for
PAD? - Correct Answer: diabetes
Benazepril should be d/c immediately if - Correct Answer: pregnancy occurs
aortic regurgitation characteristics - Correct Answer: long asymptomatic period follow by exercise
intolerance, then dyspnea at rest
DVT classic symptoms - Correct Answer: swelling, pain, and discoloration of lower extremity
Characteristic of ACE-induced cough is that? - Correct Answer: usually begins two weeks of starting
therapy
Questions and
Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
, Difference between varicose vein and arteriosclerosis - Correct Answer: Is the affected vessel
Arteriosclerosis affects arteries whereas varicose veins affects veins
A patient has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10 years. Indicate the most likely position of
his point of maximal impulse (PMI) - Correct Answer: 5th ICS, left of MCL
A 43 year old Hispanic male has an audible diastolic murmur best heard in the mitral listening point.
There is no audible click. His status has been monitored for the past two years. This murmur is probably
- Correct Answer: mitral stenosis
A patient who has diabetes presents with pain in his lower legs when he walks and pain resolution with
rest. When specifically asked about his pain in his lower leg, he likely will report pain - Correct Answer: in
the calf muscle
A patient with hypertension describes a previous allergic reaction to a sulfa antibiotic as "sloughing of
skin" and hospitalization. Which medication is contraindicated in this patient? - Correct Answer:
hydrochlorothiazide
A 75 year old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know what symptoms indicate worsening of his
stenosis. the NP replies: - Correct Answer: shortness of breath and syncope
A 74 year old patient has PAD. Which item listed below is an important nonmodifiable risk factor for
PAD? - Correct Answer: diabetes
Benazepril should be d/c immediately if - Correct Answer: pregnancy occurs
aortic regurgitation characteristics - Correct Answer: long asymptomatic period follow by exercise
intolerance, then dyspnea at rest
DVT classic symptoms - Correct Answer: swelling, pain, and discoloration of lower extremity
Characteristic of ACE-induced cough is that? - Correct Answer: usually begins two weeks of starting
therapy
