APEA 3P Predictor Exam (2025–2026) | Verified Questions & Detailed Explanatory Answers | Ultimate NP Board Readiness Pack

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APEA 3P PREDICTOR EXAM 2025-2026

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What is the hallmark symptom of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)? A. Edema |

B. Bruising | C. Rash | D. Intermittent claudication

D. Intermittent claudication

Which lesion is painless and associated with endocarditis? A. Osler nodes |

B. Janeway lesions | C. Petechiae | D. Purpura

B. Janeway lesions

Which test is best to confirm Peripheral Arterial Disease? A. ECG | B. ABI | C.

Echocardiogram | D. Angiography

B. ABI

Which best describes shingles (Herpes Zoster)? A. Diffuse red rash | B. Painless

macules | C. Vesicular dermatomal rash | D. Annular ring

C. Vesicular dermatomal rash

What is the most common complication of shingles? A. Skin cancer | B.

Postherpetic neuralgia | C. Psoriasis | D. Eczema

B. Postherpetic neuralgia

When should a sinusitis patient be referred immediately? A. 3 days of congestion

| B. Purulent drainage | C. Periorbital swelling | D. Dry cough

C. Periorbital swelling




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Weber test in Meniere's disease typically: A. Lateralizes to affected ear | B. No

sound | C. Lateralizes to unaffected ear | D. Shows normal

C. Lateralizes to unaffected ear
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Rinne test in Meniere's disease shows: A. BC > AC | B. No response | C. AC > BC
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D. Equal in both ears

C. AC > BC

Which symptom combo best describes Meniere's? A. Rash + cough | B. Dizziness

+ hearing loss + tinnitus | C. Nausea + vomiting | D. Visual loss

B. Dizziness + hearing loss + tinnitus

Which skin condition shows silvery scale plaques? A. Eczema | B. Psoriasis | C.

Impetigo | D. Rosacea

B. Psoriasis

Psoriasis is commonly associated with: A. Rosacea | B. Urticaria | C. Joint pain |

D. Lupus

C. Joint pain

First test for suspected hypothyroidism? A. T4 | B. CBC | C. TSH | D. ANA

C. TSH

What to check if TSH is elevated? A. T3 | B. Free T4 | C. Insulin | D. CRP

B. Free T4

What HbA1c level diagnoses diabetes? A. 5.6% | B. 6.0% | C. 6.3% | D. 6.5%

D. 6.5%

Which acne medication is teratogenic? A. Doxycycline | B. Isotretinoin | C.

Clindamycin | D. Benzoyl peroxide


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B. Isotretinoin

Outpatient PID treatment includes: A. Penicillin only | B. Ceftriaxone +

doxycycline | C. Metronidazole only | D. Fluoroquinolone + gentamicin

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Why are macrolides used for outpatient CAP? A. Cost-effective | B. They treat TB

| C. Cover typical + atypical bacteria | D. They're topical

C. Cover typical + atypical bacteria

ABCDE for melanoma includes: A. Arterial bleed, Color, Depth, Edema, Erosion |

B. Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving | C. Annular, Brown, Colorless,

Dense, Edgy | D. Area, Blur, Color, Deep, Edge

B. Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving

Meniere's treatment includes: A. Antibiotics | B. Salt loading | C. Low sodium

+ diuretics | D. Steroids

C. Low sodium + diuretics

Conductive hearing loss - Rinne test result: A. AC > BC | B. No sound | C. BC >

AC | D. Equal

C. BC > AC

Sensorineural hearing loss - Weber test: A. Lateralizes to affected ear | B.

Lateralizes to better ear | C. Midline | D. No sound

B. Lateralizes to better ear

Common hypothyroid symptom: A. Heat intolerance | B. Diarrhea | C. Weight gain

| D. Insomnia

C. Weight gain