APEA 3P Exam Study Guide Latest Update 2026 | Pass
Exam Prep
1. What is one of the primary contraindications for the use of
Hydrochlorothiazide?
Hypertension
Anuria
Diabetes
Asthma
2. If a patient presents with gastroenteritis symptoms after attending a large
gathering, which pathogens should be considered for diagnosis?
Hepatitis C and Influenza
Norovirus and Salmonella
HIV and Tuberculosis
Streptococcus and Staphylococcus
3. Describe how the symptoms of Psoriasis can impact a patient's quality of life.
Psoriasis symptoms are only physical and do not affect emotional
well-being.
The symptoms of Psoriasis can lead to physical discomfort and
emotional distress, affecting a patient's quality of life.
Patients with Psoriasis experience no significant changes in their daily
activities.
Psoriasis is only a cosmetic issue and does not impact health.
,4. Most common cause of acute infantile gastroenteritis?
RSV
Rotavirus
Adenovirus
Norovirus
Parainfluenza
5. What is the medical term used to describe an injury to a ligament caused by
overstretching or tearing?
Contusion
Sprain
Fracture
Strain
6. How do you treat Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm)?
Amphotericin B
Ivermectin
Albendazole/Mebendazole or Pyrantel pamoate
7. What is a common symptom associated with Crohn's Disease?
Abdominal pain
Joint pain
Skin rash
High blood pressure
,8. A patient with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is experiencing severe
urinary symptoms despite medication therapy. What would be the most
appropriate next step in management?
Consider Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Recommend lifestyle changes only
Increase the dosage of medication therapy
Schedule regular follow-ups without intervention
9. Why is it important for patients who test positive for Hepatitis B or C to also
be tested for HIV?
Because testing for HIV is required by law.
Because HIV is a common cause of Hepatitis B and C.
Because Hepatitis B and C can cure HIV.
Because co-infection with HIV can complicate treatment and
increase the risk of liver disease progression.
10. What is the first-line medication commonly prescribed for managing
Diabetes Mellitus?
Metformin
Sulfonylureas
Insulin
Glipizide
11. What is the first line treatment for diabetes?
sulfonyurea
meglitinides
, metformin
thiazolidinediones
12. Why is identification of S1 so important?
S1 marks the onset of systole
S1 is the first heart sound
S1 is produced by the aortic and pulmonic valves
S1 marks the onset of diastole
13. Which of the following are key signs of Psoriasis?
Lesions that mainly appear on the flexor surfaces
Hives with intercellular edema
Presence of pustules on the affected areas
Thick, silvery scales on well-defined plaques and pitting of nails
14. The main risk factor(s) for penile cancer is/are:
Presence of a foreskin
History of testicular cancer
Human papilloma virus
A and B
A and C
15. What virus is primarily responsible for causing Mononucleosis?
Epstein-Barr virus
Cytomegalovirus
Exam Prep
1. What is one of the primary contraindications for the use of
Hydrochlorothiazide?
Hypertension
Anuria
Diabetes
Asthma
2. If a patient presents with gastroenteritis symptoms after attending a large
gathering, which pathogens should be considered for diagnosis?
Hepatitis C and Influenza
Norovirus and Salmonella
HIV and Tuberculosis
Streptococcus and Staphylococcus
3. Describe how the symptoms of Psoriasis can impact a patient's quality of life.
Psoriasis symptoms are only physical and do not affect emotional
well-being.
The symptoms of Psoriasis can lead to physical discomfort and
emotional distress, affecting a patient's quality of life.
Patients with Psoriasis experience no significant changes in their daily
activities.
Psoriasis is only a cosmetic issue and does not impact health.
,4. Most common cause of acute infantile gastroenteritis?
RSV
Rotavirus
Adenovirus
Norovirus
Parainfluenza
5. What is the medical term used to describe an injury to a ligament caused by
overstretching or tearing?
Contusion
Sprain
Fracture
Strain
6. How do you treat Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm)?
Amphotericin B
Ivermectin
Albendazole/Mebendazole or Pyrantel pamoate
7. What is a common symptom associated with Crohn's Disease?
Abdominal pain
Joint pain
Skin rash
High blood pressure
,8. A patient with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is experiencing severe
urinary symptoms despite medication therapy. What would be the most
appropriate next step in management?
Consider Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Recommend lifestyle changes only
Increase the dosage of medication therapy
Schedule regular follow-ups without intervention
9. Why is it important for patients who test positive for Hepatitis B or C to also
be tested for HIV?
Because testing for HIV is required by law.
Because HIV is a common cause of Hepatitis B and C.
Because Hepatitis B and C can cure HIV.
Because co-infection with HIV can complicate treatment and
increase the risk of liver disease progression.
10. What is the first-line medication commonly prescribed for managing
Diabetes Mellitus?
Metformin
Sulfonylureas
Insulin
Glipizide
11. What is the first line treatment for diabetes?
sulfonyurea
meglitinides
, metformin
thiazolidinediones
12. Why is identification of S1 so important?
S1 marks the onset of systole
S1 is the first heart sound
S1 is produced by the aortic and pulmonic valves
S1 marks the onset of diastole
13. Which of the following are key signs of Psoriasis?
Lesions that mainly appear on the flexor surfaces
Hives with intercellular edema
Presence of pustules on the affected areas
Thick, silvery scales on well-defined plaques and pitting of nails
14. The main risk factor(s) for penile cancer is/are:
Presence of a foreskin
History of testicular cancer
Human papilloma virus
A and B
A and C
15. What virus is primarily responsible for causing Mononucleosis?
Epstein-Barr virus
Cytomegalovirus
