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3P APEA EXAM 2025 update| comprehensive
questions and verified answers (complete solutions)
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Difference between varicose vein and arteriosclerosis - (ANSWER)Is the affected
vessel
Arteriosclerosis affects arteries whereas varicose veins affects veins
A patient has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10 years. Indicate the
most likely position of his point of maximal impulse (PMI) - (ANSWER)5th ICS, left
of MCL
A 43 year old Hispanic male has an audible diastolic murmur best heard in the
mitral listening point. There is no audible click. His status has been monitored for
the past two years. This murmur is probably - (ANSWER)mitral stenosis
A patient who has diabetes presents with pain in his lower legs when he walks
and pain resolution with rest. When specifically asked about his pain in his lower
leg, he likely will report pain - (ANSWER)in the calf muscle
A patient with hypertension describes a previous allergic reaction to a sulfa
antibiotic as "sloughing of skin" and hospitalization. Which medication is
contraindicated in this patient? - (ANSWER)hydrochlorothiazide
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A 75 year old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know what symptoms
indicate worsening of his stenosis. the NP replies: - (ANSWER)shortness of breath
and syncope
A 74 year old patient has PAD. Which item listed below is an important
nonmodifiable risk factor for PAD? - (ANSWER)diabetes
Benazepril should be d/c immediately if - (ANSWER)pregnancy occurs
aortic regurgitation characteristics - (ANSWER)long asymptomatic period follow
by exercise intolerance, then dyspnea at rest
DVT classic symptoms - (ANSWER)swelling, pain, and discoloration of lower
extremity
Characteristic of ACE-induced cough is that? - (ANSWER)usually begins two weeks
of starting therapy
Valve most commonly involved in chronic rheumatic heart disease -
(ANSWER)mitral
Medication that can exacerbate HF - (ANSWER)naproxen
Patient taking ACE inhibitors should avoid? - (ANSWER)potassium supplements
3P APEA EXAM 2025 update| comprehensive
questions and verified answers (complete solutions)
ASSURED SUCCESS|GRADE A+!! (100% ACCURATE)
GET IT RIGHT!!
Difference between varicose vein and arteriosclerosis - (ANSWER)Is the affected
vessel
Arteriosclerosis affects arteries whereas varicose veins affects veins
A patient has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10 years. Indicate the
most likely position of his point of maximal impulse (PMI) - (ANSWER)5th ICS, left
of MCL
A 43 year old Hispanic male has an audible diastolic murmur best heard in the
mitral listening point. There is no audible click. His status has been monitored for
the past two years. This murmur is probably - (ANSWER)mitral stenosis
A patient who has diabetes presents with pain in his lower legs when he walks
and pain resolution with rest. When specifically asked about his pain in his lower
leg, he likely will report pain - (ANSWER)in the calf muscle
A patient with hypertension describes a previous allergic reaction to a sulfa
antibiotic as "sloughing of skin" and hospitalization. Which medication is
contraindicated in this patient? - (ANSWER)hydrochlorothiazide
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A 75 year old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know what symptoms
indicate worsening of his stenosis. the NP replies: - (ANSWER)shortness of breath
and syncope
A 74 year old patient has PAD. Which item listed below is an important
nonmodifiable risk factor for PAD? - (ANSWER)diabetes
Benazepril should be d/c immediately if - (ANSWER)pregnancy occurs
aortic regurgitation characteristics - (ANSWER)long asymptomatic period follow
by exercise intolerance, then dyspnea at rest
DVT classic symptoms - (ANSWER)swelling, pain, and discoloration of lower
extremity
Characteristic of ACE-induced cough is that? - (ANSWER)usually begins two weeks
of starting therapy
Valve most commonly involved in chronic rheumatic heart disease -
(ANSWER)mitral
Medication that can exacerbate HF - (ANSWER)naproxen
Patient taking ACE inhibitors should avoid? - (ANSWER)potassium supplements
