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Prepare for the APEA 3P Exam with this comprehensive nurse practitioner study guide designed to support advanced practice nursing students. This resource includes exam-focused review material, key clinical concepts, important topics, and preparation notes to help improve understanding and exam readiness. Ideal for students preparing for APEA 3P assessments, NP program exams, advanced health assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and clinical management topics. Organize your study with structured review content designed for nurse practitioner exam preparation.

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3P Exam Study APEA


Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause? Hemolytic Anemia


What can PCOS result in? Increased insulin levels (Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens, Hirsutism




What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy? Methyldopa (Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine


What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? Painless, red bleeding


What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis? Tender, warm, swollen joints


Medications that can cause ototoxicity? Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, NSAIDs, antihistamines, nasal
decongestants


What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? 2 weeks

,3P Exam Study APEA


What does MCV lab value measure? Mean Corpuscular Volume helps diagnose different types of anemia such as
B12 & Folate (Macrocytic) and Fe anemia (Microcytic)


Rhogam is given at how many week gestation? 27-28 weeks


What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate? They are irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules located on the hands
and feet. Seen in Infective Endocarditis


What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? They are split pea-sized, erythematous, tender nodules located on the pads
of the fingers and toes. Seen in Infective Endocarditis




What is the recommendation for Warfarin If within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12 hours patient will need a
management when a patient misses a dose? INR redraw

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What do we need to know about ACEs and ARBs? A dry hacking cough is a common side effect of ACEs and will go away
within a week after discontinuing. ACEs & ARBs are indicated for patients with
DM, CKD, and HTN. Not recommended as 1st line agent with African
Americans & can cause angioedema.


Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide Sulfa allergy, PCN hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout


Systolic Murmurs (Benign) MR = Mitral Regurge (SOB/Fatigue HF)
Peyton Manning = Physiologic Murmur (Asymptomatic)
AS = Aortic Stenosis (Angina, Syncope HF)
MVP = Mitral Valve Prolapse ("Click", Women 14-30, Palpitations, Chest Pain


Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal) AR = Aortic Regurgitation (Angina, HF, Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)


What does S1 indicate? S1 Closure of the Atrioventricular Valves (Mitral & Tricuspid Valves)


What does S2 indicate? S2 Closure of the Semilunar Valves (Aortic & Pulmonic Valves)


S3 is often heard in? CHF, possibly normal for athletic adolescents


S4 is often heard in? Diastolic HF, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH), Poorly controlled HTN, MI

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