APEA 3P Exam Questions and Answers 2023
Answer : Sentence in Bold Writing is Answer
Tail of Spence
Laterally across the anterior axillary fold
Answer : Uterine fundus at 12 weeks
Should be palpable at the level of the symphysis pubis.
Pterygium
A growth of the conjunctiva (triangular thickening) that covers the cornea.
Short-Acting Beta Agonist (SABA) inhalers
Inhalers used for acute asthma attacks that quickly reduce airway constriction and
restore normal airflow.
Shingles (herpes zoster)
An extremely painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that
causes chickenpox.
Headache warning signs that need prompt investigation
Include new onset after age 50, aggravated or relieved by change of position, and
precipitated by Valsalva maneuver.
Iron deficiency anemia supplement
Should be taken on an empty stomach between meals for best absorption.
Headaches with nausea and vomiting
, May be associated with migraine headache, brain tumors, and subarachnoid
hemorrhage.
Cardiac patient evaluation
A low density lipoprotein of 190 mg/dl could indicate a need for further evaluation.
Alpha-adrenergic blocker
Increases urine outflow in males by relaxing prostate smooth muscle.
Scoliosis concern
A 13 y/o female with a 10' curve would cause the greatest concern for the nurse
practitioner.
Diabetic retinopathy unusual finding
Papilledema would be unusual in a patient with diabetic retinopathy.
Munchausen syndrome by proxy
A mental illness and a form of child abuse where a caregiver makes up or causes an
illness in a person under their care.
Visual acuity test results
20/30 in the left eye and 20/40 in the right eye indicates a need for follow-up vision
screening.
Symptoms of depression
Are a side effect of medications affecting serotonin and norepinephrine.
Dark raised lesion
A melanoma is dark raised and asymmetric with an irregular border.
Dull puffiness of the eyes
Suggestive of myxedema, commonly found in patients with advanced hypothyroidism.
Prophylactic medication for migraines
Amitriptyline (Elavil) is considered off-label use for prophylactic treatment of migraines.
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Tricyclic antidepressant for migraine prophylaxis.
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Triptan medication used to abort migraines.
Answer : Sentence in Bold Writing is Answer
Tail of Spence
Laterally across the anterior axillary fold
Answer : Uterine fundus at 12 weeks
Should be palpable at the level of the symphysis pubis.
Pterygium
A growth of the conjunctiva (triangular thickening) that covers the cornea.
Short-Acting Beta Agonist (SABA) inhalers
Inhalers used for acute asthma attacks that quickly reduce airway constriction and
restore normal airflow.
Shingles (herpes zoster)
An extremely painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that
causes chickenpox.
Headache warning signs that need prompt investigation
Include new onset after age 50, aggravated or relieved by change of position, and
precipitated by Valsalva maneuver.
Iron deficiency anemia supplement
Should be taken on an empty stomach between meals for best absorption.
Headaches with nausea and vomiting
, May be associated with migraine headache, brain tumors, and subarachnoid
hemorrhage.
Cardiac patient evaluation
A low density lipoprotein of 190 mg/dl could indicate a need for further evaluation.
Alpha-adrenergic blocker
Increases urine outflow in males by relaxing prostate smooth muscle.
Scoliosis concern
A 13 y/o female with a 10' curve would cause the greatest concern for the nurse
practitioner.
Diabetic retinopathy unusual finding
Papilledema would be unusual in a patient with diabetic retinopathy.
Munchausen syndrome by proxy
A mental illness and a form of child abuse where a caregiver makes up or causes an
illness in a person under their care.
Visual acuity test results
20/30 in the left eye and 20/40 in the right eye indicates a need for follow-up vision
screening.
Symptoms of depression
Are a side effect of medications affecting serotonin and norepinephrine.
Dark raised lesion
A melanoma is dark raised and asymmetric with an irregular border.
Dull puffiness of the eyes
Suggestive of myxedema, commonly found in patients with advanced hypothyroidism.
Prophylactic medication for migraines
Amitriptyline (Elavil) is considered off-label use for prophylactic treatment of migraines.
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Tricyclic antidepressant for migraine prophylaxis.
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Triptan medication used to abort migraines.
