APEA 3P Exam
Contains 75 Questions with Verified Answers
Passing Score: 99.50%.
1. 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> Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
2. 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:
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> trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
(Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
3. 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> Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis
4. 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 develop-
mentally delayed
b. Applicable to children from birth to 5 years; evaluates four major cate-
gories of development: motor, vision, hearing and psychosocial to determine
whether a child is normal or developmentally compromised
c. 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.
Answer> 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.
5. 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> Isotretinoin
, 6. 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
d. if she forgets to take a single dose of the contraceptive
Answer> If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines.
7. A 44 years old female patient has diabetes. Her total cholesterol (TC) is
250 mg/dl (6.5mmol/L), LDL= 190 mg/dL (4.94 mmol/L), HDL= 25 mg/dL (65
mmol/L), and triglycerides= 344 mg/dL (8.94 mmol/L). What agent have the
greatest effect on improving her lipid profile and reducing morbidity and
mortality associates with dyslipidemia?
a. Niacin (Niaspan)
b. Atorvastatin
c. Omega 3 fatty acids
d. Fenofibrates
Answer> Atorvastatin
8. A NP has recently been hired to work in a fast track facility.The NP employer
asked if she has "a problem prescribing medications for emergency contra-
ception." The NP replies affirmatively. This is:
a. Grounds for dismissal
b. An ethical dilemma for the NP
c. Illegal according to the standards of nursing
d. Patient abandonment.
Answer> An ethical dilemma for the NP
9. 30 years old female comes into a clinic with classic signs and symptoms
of appendicitis. The NP fails to refer the patient to a surgeon. The appendix
ruptures and the woman die. This is an example of
a. Failure of diligence
b. Professional liability
Contains 75 Questions with Verified Answers
Passing Score: 99.50%.
1. 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> Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
2. 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:
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> trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
(Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
3. 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> Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis
4. 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 develop-
mentally delayed
b. Applicable to children from birth to 5 years; evaluates four major cate-
gories of development: motor, vision, hearing and psychosocial to determine
whether a child is normal or developmentally compromised
c. 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.
Answer> 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.
5. 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> Isotretinoin
, 6. 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
d. if she forgets to take a single dose of the contraceptive
Answer> If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines.
7. A 44 years old female patient has diabetes. Her total cholesterol (TC) is
250 mg/dl (6.5mmol/L), LDL= 190 mg/dL (4.94 mmol/L), HDL= 25 mg/dL (65
mmol/L), and triglycerides= 344 mg/dL (8.94 mmol/L). What agent have the
greatest effect on improving her lipid profile and reducing morbidity and
mortality associates with dyslipidemia?
a. Niacin (Niaspan)
b. Atorvastatin
c. Omega 3 fatty acids
d. Fenofibrates
Answer> Atorvastatin
8. A NP has recently been hired to work in a fast track facility.The NP employer
asked if she has "a problem prescribing medications for emergency contra-
ception." The NP replies affirmatively. This is:
a. Grounds for dismissal
b. An ethical dilemma for the NP
c. Illegal according to the standards of nursing
d. Patient abandonment.
Answer> An ethical dilemma for the NP
9. 30 years old female comes into a clinic with classic signs and symptoms
of appendicitis. The NP fails to refer the patient to a surgeon. The appendix
ruptures and the woman die. This is an example of
a. Failure of diligence
b. Professional liability
