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APEA 3P Examination Complete Exam
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APEA 3P PRACTICE EXAM (Set 1)
Questions + Answers + Rationales (Exam-Level)
1. A patient with heart failure presents with shortness of breath and
crackles. What is the underlying pathophysiology?
A. Increased cardiac output
B. Fluid accumulation in alveoli
C. Decreased preload
D. Increased oxygenation
Answer: B
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure → pulmonary congestion → fluid in alveoli.
2. Which medication is FIRST-line for hypertension in a diabetic patient?
A. Beta-blocker
B. ACE inhibitor
C. Calcium channel blocker
D. Diuretic
Answer: B
Rationale: ACE inhibitors protect kidneys in diabetes.
,3. A patient presents with hyperkalemia. Which ECG change is expected?
A. Flattened T waves
B. Peaked T waves
C. Prolonged QT
D. ST elevation
Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia → tall peaked T waves.
4. Which lung sound is associated with pneumonia?
A. Wheezes
B. Crackles
C. Stridor
D. Rub
Answer: B
Rationale: Crackles indicate fluid in alveoli.
5. A patient with asthma uses albuterol. What is its mechanism?
A. Beta-1 agonist
B. Beta-2 agonist
C. Alpha blocker
D. Anticholinergic
Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol → bronchodilation via beta-2 receptors.
6. What is the MOST accurate indicator of renal function?
A. BUN
B. Creatinine
C. GFR
D. Sodium
, Answer: C
Rationale: GFR best reflects kidney function.
7. A patient has JVD and peripheral edema. This indicates:
A. Left heart failure
B. Right heart failure
C. Renal failure
D. Liver disease
Answer: B
Rationale: Right-sided HF → systemic congestion.
8. Which drug class reduces mortality in heart failure?
A. NSAIDs
B. ACE inhibitors
C. Antihistamines
D. Antibiotics
Answer: B
Rationale: ACE inhibitors improve survival.
9. What is the hallmark sign of appendicitis?
A. RUQ pain
B. RLQ pain
C. LUQ pain
D. Diffuse pain
Answer: B
Rationale: Right lower quadrant pain.
10. Which condition causes metabolic acidosis?
A. Vomiting
B. Diarrhea
APEA 3P Examination Complete Exam
Material with Questions and Verified
Answers
APEA 3P PRACTICE EXAM (Set 1)
Questions + Answers + Rationales (Exam-Level)
1. A patient with heart failure presents with shortness of breath and
crackles. What is the underlying pathophysiology?
A. Increased cardiac output
B. Fluid accumulation in alveoli
C. Decreased preload
D. Increased oxygenation
Answer: B
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure → pulmonary congestion → fluid in alveoli.
2. Which medication is FIRST-line for hypertension in a diabetic patient?
A. Beta-blocker
B. ACE inhibitor
C. Calcium channel blocker
D. Diuretic
Answer: B
Rationale: ACE inhibitors protect kidneys in diabetes.
,3. A patient presents with hyperkalemia. Which ECG change is expected?
A. Flattened T waves
B. Peaked T waves
C. Prolonged QT
D. ST elevation
Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia → tall peaked T waves.
4. Which lung sound is associated with pneumonia?
A. Wheezes
B. Crackles
C. Stridor
D. Rub
Answer: B
Rationale: Crackles indicate fluid in alveoli.
5. A patient with asthma uses albuterol. What is its mechanism?
A. Beta-1 agonist
B. Beta-2 agonist
C. Alpha blocker
D. Anticholinergic
Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol → bronchodilation via beta-2 receptors.
6. What is the MOST accurate indicator of renal function?
A. BUN
B. Creatinine
C. GFR
D. Sodium
, Answer: C
Rationale: GFR best reflects kidney function.
7. A patient has JVD and peripheral edema. This indicates:
A. Left heart failure
B. Right heart failure
C. Renal failure
D. Liver disease
Answer: B
Rationale: Right-sided HF → systemic congestion.
8. Which drug class reduces mortality in heart failure?
A. NSAIDs
B. ACE inhibitors
C. Antihistamines
D. Antibiotics
Answer: B
Rationale: ACE inhibitors improve survival.
9. What is the hallmark sign of appendicitis?
A. RUQ pain
B. RLQ pain
C. LUQ pain
D. Diffuse pain
Answer: B
Rationale: Right lower quadrant pain.
10. Which condition causes metabolic acidosis?
A. Vomiting
B. Diarrhea
