APEA 3p Final Exam Questions and
Answers 2024 (GRADE A)
• Symptoms of depression are a side effect of which
neurotransmittermedication?
A- Dopamine
B- Gabapentin
C- Mu
D- Cortisol
• Which of the following is considered a synovial joint?
A- -Vertebral bodies of the spine
B- - Skull
C- -Shoulder
D- - Pubic symphysis of the pelvis
• The most common sign associated with substance abuse
in anadolescent is:
A- - Poor school performance
B- - Change in sleep habits
C- - Increased blood pressure
D- - Changes in behavior
• Which pathogen is associated with common urinary tract
infections?A- E. coli
, B- Klebsiella
C- Streptococcus
D- Proteus mirabilis
• Which medication can cause a false positive result for
amphetaminesin a urine drug screen?
A- Metformin
B- Lisinopril
C- Glyburide
D- Bupropion
• Pregnant women are evaluated for syphilis with serology
testingbecause:
A- Syphilis during pregnancy predisposes the fetus to
spontaneouslyabortion or the newborn to have syphilis
B- Hormonal changes associated with pregnancy may trigger
activation of latent syphilis
C- Syphilis may be passed to the fetus beginning in the third
trimester
D- Untreated syphilis can cause neonatal respiratory distress
• Heartburn and regurgitation are symptoms associated
with:A- Hiatal hernia
B- Gastroesophageal reflux = GERD
C- Peptic ulcer disease
D- Esophageal cancer
,• Which client causes the greatest concern for complications
relatedto scoliosis?
A- 13-year-old girl with a 10° curve
B- 17-year-old girl with a 10° curve
C- 12-year-old boy with a 5° curve
D- 18-year-old boy with a 5° curve
• Which medication is contraindicated during an acute attack of
gout?A- Colchicine (for acute attack)
B- Allopurinol = prophylaxis, preventive, meds client drinks everyday
C- A steroid
D- NSAIDs
• A cloudy opacity of the eye is noted on
ophthalmoscopicexamination. This is suggestive of:
A- Corneal arcus
B- A corneal scar
C- A pterygium
D- A cataract
• Which medication is the first-line treatment for chronic
bacterialprostatitis (CBP)?
A- Erythromycin 4 times daily for 7 to 10 days
B- Doxycycline (Vibramycin) twice daily for 14 days
C- Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) twice daily for 6 weeks
D- Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim DS) twice daily for
4 to12 weeks
, • Which medication is initially used for clients with benign
positional vertigo?
A- Hydrochlorothiazide
B- Meclizine (Antivert) = or Dimenhydrinate (dramamine) a
vestibularsuppressant
C- Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
D- Promethazine (Phenergan)which immunization
• Which of the following conditions is associated with
chronicbloody diarrhea?
A- Irritable bowel syndrome
B- Crohn’s disease
C- Hepatitis A
D- Celiac disease
• What is the initial treatment for a client with
premenstrualsyndrome who is experiencing acute
pain?
A- Black cohosh
B- B vitamins
C- Antidepressant agents
D- Heat applied to the lower abdomen
• Why would a combined hormonal contraceptive be
contraindicatedin a 36-year-old client with a past medical
Answers 2024 (GRADE A)
• Symptoms of depression are a side effect of which
neurotransmittermedication?
A- Dopamine
B- Gabapentin
C- Mu
D- Cortisol
• Which of the following is considered a synovial joint?
A- -Vertebral bodies of the spine
B- - Skull
C- -Shoulder
D- - Pubic symphysis of the pelvis
• The most common sign associated with substance abuse
in anadolescent is:
A- - Poor school performance
B- - Change in sleep habits
C- - Increased blood pressure
D- - Changes in behavior
• Which pathogen is associated with common urinary tract
infections?A- E. coli
, B- Klebsiella
C- Streptococcus
D- Proteus mirabilis
• Which medication can cause a false positive result for
amphetaminesin a urine drug screen?
A- Metformin
B- Lisinopril
C- Glyburide
D- Bupropion
• Pregnant women are evaluated for syphilis with serology
testingbecause:
A- Syphilis during pregnancy predisposes the fetus to
spontaneouslyabortion or the newborn to have syphilis
B- Hormonal changes associated with pregnancy may trigger
activation of latent syphilis
C- Syphilis may be passed to the fetus beginning in the third
trimester
D- Untreated syphilis can cause neonatal respiratory distress
• Heartburn and regurgitation are symptoms associated
with:A- Hiatal hernia
B- Gastroesophageal reflux = GERD
C- Peptic ulcer disease
D- Esophageal cancer
,• Which client causes the greatest concern for complications
relatedto scoliosis?
A- 13-year-old girl with a 10° curve
B- 17-year-old girl with a 10° curve
C- 12-year-old boy with a 5° curve
D- 18-year-old boy with a 5° curve
• Which medication is contraindicated during an acute attack of
gout?A- Colchicine (for acute attack)
B- Allopurinol = prophylaxis, preventive, meds client drinks everyday
C- A steroid
D- NSAIDs
• A cloudy opacity of the eye is noted on
ophthalmoscopicexamination. This is suggestive of:
A- Corneal arcus
B- A corneal scar
C- A pterygium
D- A cataract
• Which medication is the first-line treatment for chronic
bacterialprostatitis (CBP)?
A- Erythromycin 4 times daily for 7 to 10 days
B- Doxycycline (Vibramycin) twice daily for 14 days
C- Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) twice daily for 6 weeks
D- Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim DS) twice daily for
4 to12 weeks
, • Which medication is initially used for clients with benign
positional vertigo?
A- Hydrochlorothiazide
B- Meclizine (Antivert) = or Dimenhydrinate (dramamine) a
vestibularsuppressant
C- Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
D- Promethazine (Phenergan)which immunization
• Which of the following conditions is associated with
chronicbloody diarrhea?
A- Irritable bowel syndrome
B- Crohn’s disease
C- Hepatitis A
D- Celiac disease
• What is the initial treatment for a client with
premenstrualsyndrome who is experiencing acute
pain?
A- Black cohosh
B- B vitamins
C- Antidepressant agents
D- Heat applied to the lower abdomen
• Why would a combined hormonal contraceptive be
contraindicatedin a 36-year-old client with a past medical
