3P Exam Study APEA Exam Questions and Answers are
designed to help students prepare for theupcoming APEA
Predictor Exam by providing targeted practice questions,
detailed rationales
What would cause decrease in Digoxin Antacids
levels?
Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium Hemolytic Anemia
cause?
What can PCOS result in? Increased insulin levels (Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens,
Hirsutism
What are the anti-hypertensives used in Methyldopa (Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine,
pregnancy? Hydralazine
What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? Painless, red bleeding
What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Tender, warm, swollen joints
Arthritis?
Medications that can cause ototoxicity? Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, NSAIDs, antihistamines, nasal
decongestants
What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? 2 weeks
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 27-28 weeks
week gestation?
What are Janeway lesions and what do they They are irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules located
indicate? on the hands and feet. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
What are Osler's Nodes and what do they They are split pea-sized, erythematous, tender nodules
indicate? located on the pads of the fingers and toes. Seen in Infective
Endocarditis
What is the recommendation for If within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12 hours
Warfarin management when a patient patient will need a INR redraw
misses a dose?
What do we need to know about ACEs A dry hacking cough is a common side effect of ACEs and will
and ARBs? 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
Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease Antiplatelets (Plavix, ASA), Pentoxifylline (Decreases blood
(PAD) viscosity)
Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Gold Standard = Angiography
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin = If LDL>150 use high doses. Watch
for LFTs & arthralgia. Change type & dose if issues. Helps
stabilize plaques.
What medications are indicated for HF ACEs, ARBs, ARNI w/BBs, Aldosterone Recepter Antagonists
treatment?
What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei Topical Permetherin massaged from head to soles of feet and
(Scabies)? wash off with shower or bath after 8-14hrs. Treat again in 1
week.
Names of skin lesions? Macule: Flat <1cm i.e. freckle
Papule: Raised <1cm i.e. acne
Nodule: Raised >1cm i.e. lipoma
Vesicle: Blister <1cm i.e. HSV, Chickenpox
Bulla: Blister >1cm i.e. 2nd Degree Burn, Bullous Pemphigod
Plaque: Raised, flat-top >1cm i.e. Psoriasis & Seborrheic
Keratoses
Patch: Flat, discolored >1cm i.e. Vitiligo & Port-Wine Stains
Wheal: Raised & Red Area i.e. Hives & Insect Bite reaction
Keloid Hyperthrophic scar that is invasive beyond point of original
injury
designed to help students prepare for theupcoming APEA
Predictor Exam by providing targeted practice questions,
detailed rationales
What would cause decrease in Digoxin Antacids
levels?
Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium Hemolytic Anemia
cause?
What can PCOS result in? Increased insulin levels (Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens,
Hirsutism
What are the anti-hypertensives used in Methyldopa (Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine,
pregnancy? Hydralazine
What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? Painless, red bleeding
What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Tender, warm, swollen joints
Arthritis?
Medications that can cause ototoxicity? Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, NSAIDs, antihistamines, nasal
decongestants
What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? 2 weeks
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 27-28 weeks
week gestation?
What are Janeway lesions and what do they They are irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules located
indicate? on the hands and feet. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
What are Osler's Nodes and what do they They are split pea-sized, erythematous, tender nodules
indicate? located on the pads of the fingers and toes. Seen in Infective
Endocarditis
What is the recommendation for If within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12 hours
Warfarin management when a patient patient will need a INR redraw
misses a dose?
What do we need to know about ACEs A dry hacking cough is a common side effect of ACEs and will
and ARBs? 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
Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease Antiplatelets (Plavix, ASA), Pentoxifylline (Decreases blood
(PAD) viscosity)
Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Gold Standard = Angiography
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin = If LDL>150 use high doses. Watch
for LFTs & arthralgia. Change type & dose if issues. Helps
stabilize plaques.
What medications are indicated for HF ACEs, ARBs, ARNI w/BBs, Aldosterone Recepter Antagonists
treatment?
What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei Topical Permetherin massaged from head to soles of feet and
(Scabies)? wash off with shower or bath after 8-14hrs. Treat again in 1
week.
Names of skin lesions? Macule: Flat <1cm i.e. freckle
Papule: Raised <1cm i.e. acne
Nodule: Raised >1cm i.e. lipoma
Vesicle: Blister <1cm i.e. HSV, Chickenpox
Bulla: Blister >1cm i.e. 2nd Degree Burn, Bullous Pemphigod
Plaque: Raised, flat-top >1cm i.e. Psoriasis & Seborrheic
Keratoses
Patch: Flat, discolored >1cm i.e. Vitiligo & Port-Wine Stains
Wheal: Raised & Red Area i.e. Hives & Insect Bite reaction
Keloid Hyperthrophic scar that is invasive beyond point of original
injury
