APEA 3P PREDICTOR PREMIUM ACTUAL TEST PAPER WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
◉ Pterygium Answer: A growth of fleshy tissue on the conjunctiva
that can extend onto the cornea.
- Sx include redness, irritation, and a gritty or foreign body sensation
in the eye
◉ Eye Emergencies Answer: Papilledema - r/t Increased ICP,
Swollen Optic Disc, and Engorged Tortuous Vein
Acute Closed-Angle Glaucoma - Sudden onset severe eye pain and
Rapid loss of vision
◉ Foreign Object in Eye Answer: Only attempt to remove with wet
cotton swab and if not able send to ophthamologist stat
◉ Meniere's Disease Answer: Vertigo, Tinitus, and Pressure in the
Right Ear
◉ Hyperopia (Farsightedness) Answer: Light that is focused behind
the retina causes the visual disturbance
,◉ Mononucleosis Answer: condition caused by the Epstein-Barr
virus and characterized by an increase in mononuclear cells
(monocytes and lymphocytes) in the blood along with enlarged
lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), fatigue, and sore throat
(pharyngitis)
◉ Which medication is most commonly associated with
hypoglycemia? Answer: Sulfonylureas i.e. Glyburide, Glipizide,
Glimepiride
◉ What does myxedema indicate and what is the clinical
presentation? Answer: Myxedema indicates hypothyroidism. S&S
include hypothermia, thickening of the tongue, disorientation, and
swelling of the face, hands, feet.
◉ Hyperthyroidism S&S Answer: Tachycardia, AFib, weight loss,
hyperactiivity, heat insensitivity, moist skin, exophthalmos.
◉ Hyperprolactinemia Answer: Menstrual Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction
Breast Pain
Loss of Libido
Vaginal Dryness
Infertility
, Lactation
◉ Hyperandrogenism Answer: High levels of androgens in females
Acne
Seborrhea (Oily/Flaky Skin)
Androgenic Alopecia (hair loss on scalp)
Hirsuitism
Infrequent/Absent menstruation
Can be caused by PCOS
◉ Diabetes Mellitus Answer: A1c over 6.5 or fasting glucose over
126 on 2 separate occasions
Metformin is first line treatment
◉ Diabetic Neuropathy Answer: Occurs in distal lower extremities
r/t long-term hyperglycemia
S&S include
Parestehsias
Burning
Muscle Weakness
Difficulty with Coordination/Balance
ANSWERS
◉ Pterygium Answer: A growth of fleshy tissue on the conjunctiva
that can extend onto the cornea.
- Sx include redness, irritation, and a gritty or foreign body sensation
in the eye
◉ Eye Emergencies Answer: Papilledema - r/t Increased ICP,
Swollen Optic Disc, and Engorged Tortuous Vein
Acute Closed-Angle Glaucoma - Sudden onset severe eye pain and
Rapid loss of vision
◉ Foreign Object in Eye Answer: Only attempt to remove with wet
cotton swab and if not able send to ophthamologist stat
◉ Meniere's Disease Answer: Vertigo, Tinitus, and Pressure in the
Right Ear
◉ Hyperopia (Farsightedness) Answer: Light that is focused behind
the retina causes the visual disturbance
,◉ Mononucleosis Answer: condition caused by the Epstein-Barr
virus and characterized by an increase in mononuclear cells
(monocytes and lymphocytes) in the blood along with enlarged
lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), fatigue, and sore throat
(pharyngitis)
◉ Which medication is most commonly associated with
hypoglycemia? Answer: Sulfonylureas i.e. Glyburide, Glipizide,
Glimepiride
◉ What does myxedema indicate and what is the clinical
presentation? Answer: Myxedema indicates hypothyroidism. S&S
include hypothermia, thickening of the tongue, disorientation, and
swelling of the face, hands, feet.
◉ Hyperthyroidism S&S Answer: Tachycardia, AFib, weight loss,
hyperactiivity, heat insensitivity, moist skin, exophthalmos.
◉ Hyperprolactinemia Answer: Menstrual Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction
Breast Pain
Loss of Libido
Vaginal Dryness
Infertility
, Lactation
◉ Hyperandrogenism Answer: High levels of androgens in females
Acne
Seborrhea (Oily/Flaky Skin)
Androgenic Alopecia (hair loss on scalp)
Hirsuitism
Infrequent/Absent menstruation
Can be caused by PCOS
◉ Diabetes Mellitus Answer: A1c over 6.5 or fasting glucose over
126 on 2 separate occasions
Metformin is first line treatment
◉ Diabetic Neuropathy Answer: Occurs in distal lower extremities
r/t long-term hyperglycemia
S&S include
Parestehsias
Burning
Muscle Weakness
Difficulty with Coordination/Balance
