2024|25 APEA PRACTICE 2 EXAM| QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS | GRADED A+
changes that occur in the second trimester of pregnancy - blood pressure decreases,
heart rate increases
effect of DRE on PSA value if it is measure the same day as DRE - change in PSA is
insignificant
chancroid is cofactor for transmission of ? - HIV
initial recommended treatment for uncomplicated acute bronchitis in adults -
antitussives
most common cause of R sided heart failure - left ventricular HF
lab test that best assesses for early renal insufficiency - GFR
headaches, eye pain, and seeing halos around lights - angle closure glaucoma
notice yellowish plaque on upper eyelid- what labs to assess - lipid levels
minimum target outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of the stimulant medications for
ADHD - 3- relationships with parents, disruptive behaviors, grades
prolonged use of corticosteroids in children does not lead to - SIADH
trulicity is best indicated for which patient - 35 year old with type 2 and morbid obesity
suspicion of cushings disease in which patient - 34 year old woman with hypertension
gluten restricted diet includes - corn
functional rehab timing for knee or ankle sprain - the day of the injury
thickened, hyperpigmented skin in flexural areas with velvet like texture - acanthosis
nigricans
patient with peripheral neuropathy- which is NOT a differential - hyperthyroidism
drug related rash likelihood increases when augementin is given to a patient with... -
mono
, treatment of chronic paronychia - topical steroid
60 year old COPD patient wants to be immunized for flu, but has not had pneumonia
vaccine- what should the NP do - receive the flu and pneumococcal today
butalbital - is a barbiturate that acts on the cns
lesion on trunk (herald patch) associated with what - pityriasis rosea
recommended therapy for reduction of elevated LDL in primary prevention of CVD is -
statin therapy
patient with photophobia, HA, febrile and unable to fully extend leg when the hip is
flexed - meningitis
side effect of doxycycline - photosensitivity
which cranial nerve is not associated with the loss of extraocular muscle control that
may cause strabismus - VII
topical corticosteroids used to treat skin conditions - possess anti inflammatory
properties
most common side effect of calcium - constipation
joint swelling in inflammatory arthritis is associated with - synovial hypertrophy,
synovial effusion, or inflammation of periarticular structures
asymptomatic male with UTI treatment - 14 day course of cipro
immunoglobulins activated in response to allergic rhinitis - igE
54 year old woman postmenopausal with moderate vaginal bleeding- dx least likely? -
ovarian cancer
severe right sided facial pain over the last 48 hours- what is not a differential? - bells
palsy
oral prednisone for COPD exacerbation should last how long - 5 days
srojens syndrome characteristic of what - dry mouth/eyes
side effect of sildenafil - nasal congestion
true statement about missed doses of oral contraception - if a patient misses two
consecutive pills she should take two pills per day for the next two days
DETAILED ANSWERS | GRADED A+
changes that occur in the second trimester of pregnancy - blood pressure decreases,
heart rate increases
effect of DRE on PSA value if it is measure the same day as DRE - change in PSA is
insignificant
chancroid is cofactor for transmission of ? - HIV
initial recommended treatment for uncomplicated acute bronchitis in adults -
antitussives
most common cause of R sided heart failure - left ventricular HF
lab test that best assesses for early renal insufficiency - GFR
headaches, eye pain, and seeing halos around lights - angle closure glaucoma
notice yellowish plaque on upper eyelid- what labs to assess - lipid levels
minimum target outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of the stimulant medications for
ADHD - 3- relationships with parents, disruptive behaviors, grades
prolonged use of corticosteroids in children does not lead to - SIADH
trulicity is best indicated for which patient - 35 year old with type 2 and morbid obesity
suspicion of cushings disease in which patient - 34 year old woman with hypertension
gluten restricted diet includes - corn
functional rehab timing for knee or ankle sprain - the day of the injury
thickened, hyperpigmented skin in flexural areas with velvet like texture - acanthosis
nigricans
patient with peripheral neuropathy- which is NOT a differential - hyperthyroidism
drug related rash likelihood increases when augementin is given to a patient with... -
mono
, treatment of chronic paronychia - topical steroid
60 year old COPD patient wants to be immunized for flu, but has not had pneumonia
vaccine- what should the NP do - receive the flu and pneumococcal today
butalbital - is a barbiturate that acts on the cns
lesion on trunk (herald patch) associated with what - pityriasis rosea
recommended therapy for reduction of elevated LDL in primary prevention of CVD is -
statin therapy
patient with photophobia, HA, febrile and unable to fully extend leg when the hip is
flexed - meningitis
side effect of doxycycline - photosensitivity
which cranial nerve is not associated with the loss of extraocular muscle control that
may cause strabismus - VII
topical corticosteroids used to treat skin conditions - possess anti inflammatory
properties
most common side effect of calcium - constipation
joint swelling in inflammatory arthritis is associated with - synovial hypertrophy,
synovial effusion, or inflammation of periarticular structures
asymptomatic male with UTI treatment - 14 day course of cipro
immunoglobulins activated in response to allergic rhinitis - igE
54 year old woman postmenopausal with moderate vaginal bleeding- dx least likely? -
ovarian cancer
severe right sided facial pain over the last 48 hours- what is not a differential? - bells
palsy
oral prednisone for COPD exacerbation should last how long - 5 days
srojens syndrome characteristic of what - dry mouth/eyes
side effect of sildenafil - nasal congestion
true statement about missed doses of oral contraception - if a patient misses two
consecutive pills she should take two pills per day for the next two days
