NR 603 APEA Predictor Exam
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1. When the brain is exposed to something rewarding, it responds by increasing
the release of what? - ANSWER ✔ dopamine
2. When the brain is exposed to something rewarding, it responds by increasing
the release of what? - ANSWER ✔ dopamine
3. Where are T cells produced? - ANSWER ✔ in the thymus
4. Where are T cells produced? - ANSWER ✔ in the thymus
5. Where are B cells produced? - ANSWER ✔ in the bone marrow
6. Where are B cells produced? - ANSWER ✔ in the bone marrow
,7. What is the pathophys behind a thyrotoxic crisis (aka thyroid storm)? -
ANSWER ✔ T3 and T4 are overproduced which leads to increased
production of epinephrine and severe hypermetabolism
8. What is the pathophys behind a thyrotoxic crisis (aka thyroid storm)? -
ANSWER ✔ T3 and T4 are overproduced which leads to increased
production of epinephrine and severe hypermetabolism
9. What causes a reduction in the number of RBCs in pregnancy? - ANSWER
✔ iron deficiency anemia due to blood volume expansion and a decrease in
hemoglobin levels so the iron stores are depleted because they are needed to
be used for the expanded blood volume
10.What causes a reduction in the number of RBCs in pregnancy? - ANSWER
✔ iron deficiency anemia due to blood volume expansion and a decrease in
hemoglobin levels so the iron stores are depleted because they are needed to
be used for the expanded blood volume
11.When should the ductus arteriosus close in an infant? - ANSWER ✔ within
the first 1-2 days of birth
12.When should the ductus arteriosus close in an infant? - ANSWER ✔ within
the first 1-2 days of birth
13.The minimum arterial pressure exerted during relaxation and dilation of the
ventricles - ANSWER ✔ diastole
14.The minimum arterial pressure exerted during relaxation and dilation of the
ventricles - ANSWER ✔ diastole
,15.Lyme disease is caused by what spirochete present on ticks? - ANSWER ✔
borrelia burgdorfei
16.Lyme disease is caused by what spirochete present on ticks? - ANSWER ✔
borrelia burgdorfei
17.What are the potential sequelae of strep pharyngitis? - ANSWER ✔ acute
glomerulonephritis, peritonsillar abscess, toxic shock disease, rheumatic
heart disease (although rare)
18.What are the potential sequelae of strep pharyngitis? - ANSWER ✔ acute
glomerulonephritis, peritonsillar abscess, toxic shock disease, rheumatic
heart disease (although rare)
19.The medical term for pubic lice aka crabs - ANSWER ✔ phthirus pubis
20.The medical term for pubic lice aka crabs - ANSWER ✔ phthirus pubis
21.Petechiae noted on the cervix during a pelvic exam is a sign of what disease
process? - ANSWER ✔ trichomoniasis; also called "strawberry cervix"
22.What is a common characteristic of a person with Graves disease? -
ANSWER ✔ ophthalmopathy causing lymphocytes to infiltrate the
extraocular muscle, resulting in paralysis of EOMs, involvement of the optic
nerve, and corneal ulcers
, 23.Which phase of the menstrual cycle begins with a surge in LH and FSH? -
ANSWER ✔ ovulatory phase
24.Which phase of the menstrual cycle begins with a surge in LH and FSH? -
ANSWER ✔ ovulatory phase
25.What is the pathophys of HIV? - ANSWER ✔ causes destruction of the CD4
T cells resulting in eventual immune suppression
26.What is the pathophys of HIV? - ANSWER ✔ causes destruction of the CD4
T cells resulting in eventual immune suppression
27.Cells within the epidermis that are primarily responsible for protecting the
skin from UV rays in sunlight - ANSWER ✔ melanocytes
28.Cells within the epidermis that are primarily responsible for protecting the
skin from UV rays in sunlight - ANSWER ✔ melanocytes
29.Body lice primarily live where? - ANSWER ✔ on bedding and clothing, not
people
30.Body lice primarily live where? - ANSWER ✔ on bedding and clothing, not
people
31.Body lice are vectors for which diseases? - ANSWER ✔ epidemic typhus,
trench fever, relapsing fever
(2024/2025) Review Questions with
Correct Detailed Answers || Already
Graded A+ (COMPLETE)
<LATEST VERSION>
1. When the brain is exposed to something rewarding, it responds by increasing
the release of what? - ANSWER ✔ dopamine
2. When the brain is exposed to something rewarding, it responds by increasing
the release of what? - ANSWER ✔ dopamine
3. Where are T cells produced? - ANSWER ✔ in the thymus
4. Where are T cells produced? - ANSWER ✔ in the thymus
5. Where are B cells produced? - ANSWER ✔ in the bone marrow
6. Where are B cells produced? - ANSWER ✔ in the bone marrow
,7. What is the pathophys behind a thyrotoxic crisis (aka thyroid storm)? -
ANSWER ✔ T3 and T4 are overproduced which leads to increased
production of epinephrine and severe hypermetabolism
8. What is the pathophys behind a thyrotoxic crisis (aka thyroid storm)? -
ANSWER ✔ T3 and T4 are overproduced which leads to increased
production of epinephrine and severe hypermetabolism
9. What causes a reduction in the number of RBCs in pregnancy? - ANSWER
✔ iron deficiency anemia due to blood volume expansion and a decrease in
hemoglobin levels so the iron stores are depleted because they are needed to
be used for the expanded blood volume
10.What causes a reduction in the number of RBCs in pregnancy? - ANSWER
✔ iron deficiency anemia due to blood volume expansion and a decrease in
hemoglobin levels so the iron stores are depleted because they are needed to
be used for the expanded blood volume
11.When should the ductus arteriosus close in an infant? - ANSWER ✔ within
the first 1-2 days of birth
12.When should the ductus arteriosus close in an infant? - ANSWER ✔ within
the first 1-2 days of birth
13.The minimum arterial pressure exerted during relaxation and dilation of the
ventricles - ANSWER ✔ diastole
14.The minimum arterial pressure exerted during relaxation and dilation of the
ventricles - ANSWER ✔ diastole
,15.Lyme disease is caused by what spirochete present on ticks? - ANSWER ✔
borrelia burgdorfei
16.Lyme disease is caused by what spirochete present on ticks? - ANSWER ✔
borrelia burgdorfei
17.What are the potential sequelae of strep pharyngitis? - ANSWER ✔ acute
glomerulonephritis, peritonsillar abscess, toxic shock disease, rheumatic
heart disease (although rare)
18.What are the potential sequelae of strep pharyngitis? - ANSWER ✔ acute
glomerulonephritis, peritonsillar abscess, toxic shock disease, rheumatic
heart disease (although rare)
19.The medical term for pubic lice aka crabs - ANSWER ✔ phthirus pubis
20.The medical term for pubic lice aka crabs - ANSWER ✔ phthirus pubis
21.Petechiae noted on the cervix during a pelvic exam is a sign of what disease
process? - ANSWER ✔ trichomoniasis; also called "strawberry cervix"
22.What is a common characteristic of a person with Graves disease? -
ANSWER ✔ ophthalmopathy causing lymphocytes to infiltrate the
extraocular muscle, resulting in paralysis of EOMs, involvement of the optic
nerve, and corneal ulcers
, 23.Which phase of the menstrual cycle begins with a surge in LH and FSH? -
ANSWER ✔ ovulatory phase
24.Which phase of the menstrual cycle begins with a surge in LH and FSH? -
ANSWER ✔ ovulatory phase
25.What is the pathophys of HIV? - ANSWER ✔ causes destruction of the CD4
T cells resulting in eventual immune suppression
26.What is the pathophys of HIV? - ANSWER ✔ causes destruction of the CD4
T cells resulting in eventual immune suppression
27.Cells within the epidermis that are primarily responsible for protecting the
skin from UV rays in sunlight - ANSWER ✔ melanocytes
28.Cells within the epidermis that are primarily responsible for protecting the
skin from UV rays in sunlight - ANSWER ✔ melanocytes
29.Body lice primarily live where? - ANSWER ✔ on bedding and clothing, not
people
30.Body lice primarily live where? - ANSWER ✔ on bedding and clothing, not
people
31.Body lice are vectors for which diseases? - ANSWER ✔ epidemic typhus,
trench fever, relapsing fever
