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Updated 2025 test bank for the APEA 3P Exam
Final Version, featuring comprehensive 100
questions and verified answers covering
Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical
Assessment for advanced practice nursing
The NP is counseling a 25 y/o sexually active male
patient about condom use, which of the following
statement is INCORRECT
a. Adequate lubrication is needed to prevent damage to
the condom
b. Roll the condom over an erect penis before any
sexual contact
c. Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the
penis
d. Withdraw while the penis is erect, so that the condom
stays in place
Explanation: Condoms - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ c. Make
sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis
The NP is counseling a 25 y/o sexually active male
patient about condom use, which of the following
statement is INCORRECT
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a. Adequate lubrication is needed to prevent damage to
the condom
b. Roll the condom over an erect penis before any
sexual contact
c. Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the
penis
d. Withdraw while the penis is erect, so that the condom
stays in place
Explanation: Condoms - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ c. Make
sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis
Which of the following descriptions of Denver II
Developmental Screening Test is most accurate?
a. Applicable to children from birth to 2 years; evaluates
four major categories of development: motor,
intellectual, emotional, and language to determine
whether a child is within normal range for various
behaviors or is developmentally delayed
b. Applicable to children from birth to 5 years;
evaluates four major categories of development: motor,
vision, hearing and psychosocial to determine whether
a child is normal or developmentally compromised
d. Applicable to children from birth to 6 years;
evaluates four major categories of development: gross
motor, fine motor-adaptive, language, and personal
social to determine whether a child is within normal
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range for behaviors or is developmentally delayed. -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ d. Applicable to children from birth
to 6 years; evaluates four major categories of
development: gross motor, fine motor-adaptive,
language, and personal social to determine whether a
child is within normal range for behaviors or is
developmentally delayed.
A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore
throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about
3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss
of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of
the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention?
a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen
b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae
c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody
test.
d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and
amylase - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ d. Obtain an urinalyses
and serum for LFTs and amylase
A 32 years old male patient complaint of urinary
frequency and burning on urination for 3 days.
Urinalyses reveals bacteriuria and positive nitrites. He
denies any past hx of urinary tract infections. The initial
treatment should be:
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a. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim)
for 7-10 day
b. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for 3-5 days
c. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
d. 750 mg ciprofloxacin as a one-time dose -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ a. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
(Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
Which agent is most effective for the treatment of
nodulocystic acne?
a. Benzoyl peroxide (Benzac)
b. Retinoic acid (Retin A)
c. Topical tetracycline
d. Isotretinoin - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ d. Isotretinoin
An 18 y/o woman is taking a combined hormonal oral
contraceptive. She should be instructed to use a backup
method for the prevention of pregnancy
a. Throughout the week of placebo pills
b. If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment
of migraines.
c. If prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) for
a sinus infection
Updated 2025 test bank for the APEA 3P Exam
Final Version, featuring comprehensive 100
questions and verified answers covering
Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical
Assessment for advanced practice nursing
The NP is counseling a 25 y/o sexually active male
patient about condom use, which of the following
statement is INCORRECT
a. Adequate lubrication is needed to prevent damage to
the condom
b. Roll the condom over an erect penis before any
sexual contact
c. Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the
penis
d. Withdraw while the penis is erect, so that the condom
stays in place
Explanation: Condoms - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ c. Make
sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis
The NP is counseling a 25 y/o sexually active male
patient about condom use, which of the following
statement is INCORRECT
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a. Adequate lubrication is needed to prevent damage to
the condom
b. Roll the condom over an erect penis before any
sexual contact
c. Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the
penis
d. Withdraw while the penis is erect, so that the condom
stays in place
Explanation: Condoms - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ c. Make
sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis
Which of the following descriptions of Denver II
Developmental Screening Test is most accurate?
a. Applicable to children from birth to 2 years; evaluates
four major categories of development: motor,
intellectual, emotional, and language to determine
whether a child is within normal range for various
behaviors or is developmentally delayed
b. Applicable to children from birth to 5 years;
evaluates four major categories of development: motor,
vision, hearing and psychosocial to determine whether
a child is normal or developmentally compromised
d. Applicable to children from birth to 6 years;
evaluates four major categories of development: gross
motor, fine motor-adaptive, language, and personal
social to determine whether a child is within normal
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range for behaviors or is developmentally delayed. -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ d. Applicable to children from birth
to 6 years; evaluates four major categories of
development: gross motor, fine motor-adaptive,
language, and personal social to determine whether a
child is within normal range for behaviors or is
developmentally delayed.
A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore
throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about
3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss
of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of
the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention?
a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen
b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae
c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody
test.
d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and
amylase - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ d. Obtain an urinalyses
and serum for LFTs and amylase
A 32 years old male patient complaint of urinary
frequency and burning on urination for 3 days.
Urinalyses reveals bacteriuria and positive nitrites. He
denies any past hx of urinary tract infections. The initial
treatment should be:
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a. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim)
for 7-10 day
b. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for 3-5 days
c. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
d. 750 mg ciprofloxacin as a one-time dose -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ a. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
(Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
Which agent is most effective for the treatment of
nodulocystic acne?
a. Benzoyl peroxide (Benzac)
b. Retinoic acid (Retin A)
c. Topical tetracycline
d. Isotretinoin - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ d. Isotretinoin
An 18 y/o woman is taking a combined hormonal oral
contraceptive. She should be instructed to use a backup
method for the prevention of pregnancy
a. Throughout the week of placebo pills
b. If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment
of migraines.
c. If prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) for
a sinus infection
