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APEA 3P QBank Practice Test Set 2 with Questions and
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What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated pneumonia?
Amoxicillin
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia.
Pernicious; macrocytic
Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values. When should this value
go back down to normal levels and be checked after an acute infection?
4 weeks
The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
An herbal supplement thought to help BPH
Saw palmetto
6. A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How should we work this up?
Clinical breast exam, mammogram, AND ultrasound
If a patient with strep comes back after 48 hours with no improvement on antibiotics, what
should you then prescribe?
A penicillin or cephalosporin with beta lactamase coverage
How long must a tick be attached to the skin in order for Lyme disease to be transferred?
48 hours
When should kids be treated for hypertension?
If they also have diabetes, are symptomatic, have hypertension > 95th percentile, or when
end organ damage is present
ACEIs can cause what electrolyte abnormality?
Hyperkalemia
A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what?
Torn rotator cuff
The medical term for spoon shaped nails
Koilonychias
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Koilonychia is a sign of what?
Iron deficiency anemia
How is influenza diagnosed?
A nasal swab
What finding would be most likely to differentiate gout from septic arthritis?
Fever would be indicative of septic arthritis
Diphenhydramine has __________ properties and is contraindicated in which patient
populations? Anticholinergic; elderly and those with glaucoma
The medical term for flat feet pes planus
How does plantar fasciitis usually present?
As pain in the morning with resolution after several steps, but as it worsens the patient will
start to complain of heel pain throughout the day and with walking
Scope of practice for NPs is not influenced by which entity?
A court of law
Used to establish a designated level of professional competence
Licensure
Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism is generally not indicated unless the TSH is
___________. greater than 10
In the presence of an elevated serum TSH, what is the next step in management?
Repeat TSH plus free T4
Patients with a history of UC or Crohn's should have a colonoscopy how often?
Every 1-5 years due to the increased risk of colorectal cancer
What is the first line treatment for community acquired atypical pneumonia?
Macrolides such azithromycin. If the pt cannot take a macrolide, then they can do
levofloxacin or doxycycline
What is metatarsus adductus?
The medical term for in-toeing
What is true regarding older adults who are overweight?
Mortality in older adults related to overweight states declines over time
How do we manage rubella immunity in pregnant women?
APEA 3P QBank Practice Test Set 2 with Questions and
Answers Latest 2025/2026 self-assessment Doc
What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated pneumonia?
Amoxicillin
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia.
Pernicious; macrocytic
Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values. When should this value
go back down to normal levels and be checked after an acute infection?
4 weeks
The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
An herbal supplement thought to help BPH
Saw palmetto
6. A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How should we work this up?
Clinical breast exam, mammogram, AND ultrasound
If a patient with strep comes back after 48 hours with no improvement on antibiotics, what
should you then prescribe?
A penicillin or cephalosporin with beta lactamase coverage
How long must a tick be attached to the skin in order for Lyme disease to be transferred?
48 hours
When should kids be treated for hypertension?
If they also have diabetes, are symptomatic, have hypertension > 95th percentile, or when
end organ damage is present
ACEIs can cause what electrolyte abnormality?
Hyperkalemia
A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what?
Torn rotator cuff
The medical term for spoon shaped nails
Koilonychias
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Koilonychia is a sign of what?
Iron deficiency anemia
How is influenza diagnosed?
A nasal swab
What finding would be most likely to differentiate gout from septic arthritis?
Fever would be indicative of septic arthritis
Diphenhydramine has __________ properties and is contraindicated in which patient
populations? Anticholinergic; elderly and those with glaucoma
The medical term for flat feet pes planus
How does plantar fasciitis usually present?
As pain in the morning with resolution after several steps, but as it worsens the patient will
start to complain of heel pain throughout the day and with walking
Scope of practice for NPs is not influenced by which entity?
A court of law
Used to establish a designated level of professional competence
Licensure
Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism is generally not indicated unless the TSH is
___________. greater than 10
In the presence of an elevated serum TSH, what is the next step in management?
Repeat TSH plus free T4
Patients with a history of UC or Crohn's should have a colonoscopy how often?
Every 1-5 years due to the increased risk of colorectal cancer
What is the first line treatment for community acquired atypical pneumonia?
Macrolides such azithromycin. If the pt cannot take a macrolide, then they can do
levofloxacin or doxycycline
What is metatarsus adductus?
The medical term for in-toeing
What is true regarding older adults who are overweight?
Mortality in older adults related to overweight states declines over time
How do we manage rubella immunity in pregnant women?
