APEA 3P / APEA 3P Exam | Comprehensive Practice
Questions & High-Yield Board Review
Visual acuity test - answer- 20/30 in the left eye and 20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen eye chart
indicates the need for further evaluation.
Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy - answer- A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury in a
person under his or her care.
Symptoms of depression - answer- Side effect of medications such as serotonin and norepinephrine.
Deferoxamine use - answer- Eliminates excess iron in beta thalassemia.
TSH levels in hypothyroidism - answer- Expected to be higher than normal.
Secondary syphilis symptoms - answer- Rash with red lesions on palms and soles.
Prostatic hypertrophy risks - answer- Increases risk of UTIs and acute urinary retention.
Primary syphilis lesion - answer- Typically presents as a painless chancre.
Gout treatment to avoid - answer- Allopurinol should not be prescribed during attacks.
Essential vitamins for women - answer- Folic Acid and Iron are crucial in multivitamins.
, Bacterial meningitis headaches - answer- Caused by increased intracranial pressure.
Janeway lesions - answer- Associated with infective endocarditis.
Aminoglycosides - answer- Class of antibiotics that can cause hearing loss.
Methyldopa in pregnancy - answer- First choice antihypertensive for pregnant women.
Hemorrhagic vesiculopustular lesions - answer- May indicate a sexually transmitted infection.
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) - answer- Used to treat migraines but not for prophylactic treatment.
Right lymph duct drainage - answer- Drains lymphatic fluid from the right side of the head, right upper
thorax, right arm, but not the right leg.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis - answer- Usually diagnosed by a completed blood count.
Acarbose (Precose) - answer- Medication that inhibits enzymes needed to digest carbohydrates,
specifically alpha-glucosidase enzymes.
Prostate pain location - answer- Usually located in the lower abdomen, back, or groin.
Non-benign skin lesions in elderly - answer- Dermatophytosis, a fungal infection causing a red, itchy,
scaly, circular rash.
Kyphosis findings - answer- Symmetric thorax with decreased chest expansion and diaphragm
descending 2 cm bilaterally.
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) use - answer- Recommended for very short-term use in patients with
urinary tract infections due to potential adverse effects.
Questions & High-Yield Board Review
Visual acuity test - answer- 20/30 in the left eye and 20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen eye chart
indicates the need for further evaluation.
Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy - answer- A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury in a
person under his or her care.
Symptoms of depression - answer- Side effect of medications such as serotonin and norepinephrine.
Deferoxamine use - answer- Eliminates excess iron in beta thalassemia.
TSH levels in hypothyroidism - answer- Expected to be higher than normal.
Secondary syphilis symptoms - answer- Rash with red lesions on palms and soles.
Prostatic hypertrophy risks - answer- Increases risk of UTIs and acute urinary retention.
Primary syphilis lesion - answer- Typically presents as a painless chancre.
Gout treatment to avoid - answer- Allopurinol should not be prescribed during attacks.
Essential vitamins for women - answer- Folic Acid and Iron are crucial in multivitamins.
, Bacterial meningitis headaches - answer- Caused by increased intracranial pressure.
Janeway lesions - answer- Associated with infective endocarditis.
Aminoglycosides - answer- Class of antibiotics that can cause hearing loss.
Methyldopa in pregnancy - answer- First choice antihypertensive for pregnant women.
Hemorrhagic vesiculopustular lesions - answer- May indicate a sexually transmitted infection.
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) - answer- Used to treat migraines but not for prophylactic treatment.
Right lymph duct drainage - answer- Drains lymphatic fluid from the right side of the head, right upper
thorax, right arm, but not the right leg.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis - answer- Usually diagnosed by a completed blood count.
Acarbose (Precose) - answer- Medication that inhibits enzymes needed to digest carbohydrates,
specifically alpha-glucosidase enzymes.
Prostate pain location - answer- Usually located in the lower abdomen, back, or groin.
Non-benign skin lesions in elderly - answer- Dermatophytosis, a fungal infection causing a red, itchy,
scaly, circular rash.
Kyphosis findings - answer- Symmetric thorax with decreased chest expansion and diaphragm
descending 2 cm bilaterally.
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) use - answer- Recommended for very short-term use in patients with
urinary tract infections due to potential adverse effects.
