3P EXAM STUDY APEA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) A+ GRADE ASSURED
What would cause decrease in Digoxin levels? - correct answer-Antacids
Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause? - correct answer-Hemolytic Anemia
What can PCOS result in? - correct answer-
Increased insulin levels (Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens, Hirsutism
What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy? - correct answer-Methyldopa (Alpha-2-
Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine
What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? - correct answer-Painless, red bleeding
What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - correct answer-Tender, warm, swollen joints
Medications that can cause ototoxicity? - correct answer-
Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, NSAIDs, antihistamines, nasal decongestants
What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? - correct answer-2 weeks
What does MCV lab value measure? - correct answer-
Mean Corpuscular Volume helps diagnose different types of anemia such as B12 & Folate (Macrocytic
) and Fe anemia (Microcytic)
Rhogam is given at how many week gestation? - correct answer-27-28 weeks
What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate? - correct answer-They are irregular, non-
tender hemorrhagic macules located on the hands and feet. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
,What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? - correct answer-They are split pea-
sized, erythematous, tender nodules located on the pads of the fingers and toes. Seen in Infective Endo
carditis
What is the recommendation for Warfarin management when a patient misses a dose? - correct answer-
If within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12 hours patient will need a INRQredraw
What do we need to know about ACEs and ARBs? - correct answer-
A dry hacking cough is a common side effect of ACEs and will go away within a week after discontin
uing. ACEs & ARBs are indicated for patients with DM, CKD, and HTN. Not recommended as 1st lin
e agent with African Americans & can cause angioedema.
Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide - correct answer-
Sulfa allergy, PCN hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout
Systolic Murmurs (Benign) - correct answer-MR = Mitral Regurge (SOB/Fatigue HF)
Peyton Manning = Physiologic Murmur (Asymptomatic)
AS = Aortic Stenosis (Angina, Syncope HF)
MVP = Mitral Valve Prolapse ("Click", Women 14-30, Palpitations, Chest Pain
Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal) - correct answer-
ARQ= Aortic Regurgitation (Angina, HF, Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)
What does S1 indicate? - correct answer-
S1 Closure of the Atrioventricular Valves (Mitral & Tricuspid Valves)
What does S2 indicate? - correct answer-
S2 Closure of the Semilunar Valves (Aortic & Pulmonic Valves)
S3 is often heard in? - correct answer-CHF, possibly normal for athletic adolescents
, S4 s is s often s heard s in? s - s correct s answer-
Diastolic sHF, sLeft sVentricular s Hypertrophy s(LVH), sPoorly scontrolled sHTN, sMI
Treatment sof sPeripheral sArtery sDisease s(PAD) s- scorrect sanswer-
sAntiplatelets s(Plavix, sASA), sPentoxifylline s(Decreases sblood
sviscosity)
Diagnosing sPeripheral sArtery sDisease s(PAD) s- scorrect sanswer-Gold sStandard s=
sAngiography sAnkle sBrachial sIndex s(ABI)
Coronary s Artery s Disease s (CAD) s treatment s - s correct s answer-
Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin s= sIf sLDL>150 suse shigh sdoses. sWatch sfor sLFTs s& sarthralgia. sChange
stype s& sdose sif sissues. sHelps sstabilize splaques.
What smedications sare sindicated sfor sHF streatment? s- scorrect sanswer-
sACEs, sARBs, sARNI sw/BBs, sAldosterone sRecepter sAntagonists
What s is s the s treatment s for s Sarcopter s Scabiei s (Scabies)? s - s correct s answer-
Topical sPermetherin smassaged sfrom shead sto ssoles sof sfeet sand swash soff swith sshower sor sbath
safter s8- s 14hrs. sTreat sagain sin s1 sweek.
Names sof sskin slesions? s- scorrect sanswer-Macule: sFlat s<1cm si.e.
sfreckle sPapule: sRaised s<1cm si.e. sacne
Nodule: s Raised s >1cm s i.e. s lipoma
Vesicle: sBlister s<1cm si.e. sHSV, sChickenpox
Bulla: sBlister s>1cm si.e. s2nd sDegree sBurn, sBullous sPemphigod
sPlaque: sRaised, sflat-top s>1cm si.e. sPsoriasis s& sSeborrheic
sKeratoses sPatch: sFlat, sdiscolored s>1cm si.e. sVitiligo s& sPort-
Wine sStains s Wheal: sRaised s& sRed sArea si.e. sHives s& sInsect
sBite sreaction
Keloid s - s correct s answer-Hyperthrophic s scarQthat s is s invasive s beyond s point s of s original s injury
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) A+ GRADE ASSURED
What would cause decrease in Digoxin levels? - correct answer-Antacids
Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause? - correct answer-Hemolytic Anemia
What can PCOS result in? - correct answer-
Increased insulin levels (Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens, Hirsutism
What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy? - correct answer-Methyldopa (Alpha-2-
Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine
What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? - correct answer-Painless, red bleeding
What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - correct answer-Tender, warm, swollen joints
Medications that can cause ototoxicity? - correct answer-
Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, NSAIDs, antihistamines, nasal decongestants
What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? - correct answer-2 weeks
What does MCV lab value measure? - correct answer-
Mean Corpuscular Volume helps diagnose different types of anemia such as B12 & Folate (Macrocytic
) and Fe anemia (Microcytic)
Rhogam is given at how many week gestation? - correct answer-27-28 weeks
What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate? - correct answer-They are irregular, non-
tender hemorrhagic macules located on the hands and feet. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
,What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? - correct answer-They are split pea-
sized, erythematous, tender nodules located on the pads of the fingers and toes. Seen in Infective Endo
carditis
What is the recommendation for Warfarin management when a patient misses a dose? - correct answer-
If within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12 hours patient will need a INRQredraw
What do we need to know about ACEs and ARBs? - correct answer-
A dry hacking cough is a common side effect of ACEs and will go away within a week after discontin
uing. ACEs & ARBs are indicated for patients with DM, CKD, and HTN. Not recommended as 1st lin
e agent with African Americans & can cause angioedema.
Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide - correct answer-
Sulfa allergy, PCN hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout
Systolic Murmurs (Benign) - correct answer-MR = Mitral Regurge (SOB/Fatigue HF)
Peyton Manning = Physiologic Murmur (Asymptomatic)
AS = Aortic Stenosis (Angina, Syncope HF)
MVP = Mitral Valve Prolapse ("Click", Women 14-30, Palpitations, Chest Pain
Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal) - correct answer-
ARQ= Aortic Regurgitation (Angina, HF, Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)
What does S1 indicate? - correct answer-
S1 Closure of the Atrioventricular Valves (Mitral & Tricuspid Valves)
What does S2 indicate? - correct answer-
S2 Closure of the Semilunar Valves (Aortic & Pulmonic Valves)
S3 is often heard in? - correct answer-CHF, possibly normal for athletic adolescents
, S4 s is s often s heard s in? s - s correct s answer-
Diastolic sHF, sLeft sVentricular s Hypertrophy s(LVH), sPoorly scontrolled sHTN, sMI
Treatment sof sPeripheral sArtery sDisease s(PAD) s- scorrect sanswer-
sAntiplatelets s(Plavix, sASA), sPentoxifylline s(Decreases sblood
sviscosity)
Diagnosing sPeripheral sArtery sDisease s(PAD) s- scorrect sanswer-Gold sStandard s=
sAngiography sAnkle sBrachial sIndex s(ABI)
Coronary s Artery s Disease s (CAD) s treatment s - s correct s answer-
Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin s= sIf sLDL>150 suse shigh sdoses. sWatch sfor sLFTs s& sarthralgia. sChange
stype s& sdose sif sissues. sHelps sstabilize splaques.
What smedications sare sindicated sfor sHF streatment? s- scorrect sanswer-
sACEs, sARBs, sARNI sw/BBs, sAldosterone sRecepter sAntagonists
What s is s the s treatment s for s Sarcopter s Scabiei s (Scabies)? s - s correct s answer-
Topical sPermetherin smassaged sfrom shead sto ssoles sof sfeet sand swash soff swith sshower sor sbath
safter s8- s 14hrs. sTreat sagain sin s1 sweek.
Names sof sskin slesions? s- scorrect sanswer-Macule: sFlat s<1cm si.e.
sfreckle sPapule: sRaised s<1cm si.e. sacne
Nodule: s Raised s >1cm s i.e. s lipoma
Vesicle: sBlister s<1cm si.e. sHSV, sChickenpox
Bulla: sBlister s>1cm si.e. s2nd sDegree sBurn, sBullous sPemphigod
sPlaque: sRaised, sflat-top s>1cm si.e. sPsoriasis s& sSeborrheic
sKeratoses sPatch: sFlat, sdiscolored s>1cm si.e. sVitiligo s& sPort-
Wine sStains s Wheal: sRaised s& sRed sArea si.e. sHives s& sInsect
sBite sreaction
Keloid s - s correct s answer-Hyperthrophic s scarQthat s is s invasive s beyond s point s of s original s injury
