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NUR 504 3P APEA ACTUAL EXAM 2026 NEWEST
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS)
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
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
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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. - 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:
a. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
b. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for 3-5 days
c. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
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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
d. if she forgets to take a single dose of the contraceptive - ANSWER -b.
If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines.
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)
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b. Atorvastatin
c. Omega 3 fatty acids
d. Fenofibrates - ANSWER -b. Atorvastatin
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 contraception." 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 -b. An ethical dilemma for the NP
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
c. Negligence
d. Malpractice - ANSWER -d. Malpractice
A patient presents with pruritic lesions on both knees. There are visible
silver scales. How Should this condition be managed?
a. Topical antifungal cream or ointment
NUR 504 3P APEA ACTUAL EXAM 2026 NEWEST
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS)
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
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
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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. - 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:
a. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
b. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for 3-5 days
c. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
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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
d. if she forgets to take a single dose of the contraceptive - ANSWER -b.
If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines.
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)
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b. Atorvastatin
c. Omega 3 fatty acids
d. Fenofibrates - ANSWER -b. Atorvastatin
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 contraception." 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 -b. An ethical dilemma for the NP
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
c. Negligence
d. Malpractice - ANSWER -d. Malpractice
A patient presents with pruritic lesions on both knees. There are visible
silver scales. How Should this condition be managed?
a. Topical antifungal cream or ointment
