APEA 3P COMPLETE EXAMS WITH
ANSWERS
Cause of decreased digoxin levels - CORRECT ANSWER-Antacids
What can Pyridium cause? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hemolytic Anemia
What can PCOS result in? - CORRECT ANSWER-increased insulin levels, Androgens,
hirsutism
What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa - CORRECT ANSWER-painless red
bleeding
What is a characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-red hot joints
What medications cause ototoxicity - CORRECT ANSWER-Aminoglycosides,
loop diuretics
quinine
asa
Treatment period for enterobiasis - CORRECT ANSWER-2 weeks
What is MCV indicative on CBC - CORRECT ANSWER-High- macrocytic (like b12)
Low- microcytic (like Fe)
How many weeks gestation is Rhogham given - CORRECT ANSWER-27 Weeks
What to do if forgot a dose of Warfarin - CORRECT ANSWER-If under 12 hours take
missed dose, if over skip and need INR redraw
Contraindication for hydrochlorothiazide - CORRECT ANSWER-Sulfa allergy, asthma,
pun hypersensitivity
When examining the skin, multiple areas of circumscribed elevations of the skin filled
with serous fluid measuring approximately 0.5cm were noted. These types of lesions
could be seen: - CORRECT ANSWER-Herpes simplex or varicella
, The principal muscles involved when closing the mouth are innervated by which cranial
nerve - CORRECT ANSWER-Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal)
The structure that creates a channel for the vertebral artery is known as the -
CORRECT ANSWER-Transverse Foramen
When suspecting pediculosis Capitis, the chief complaint is - CORRECT ANSWER-
Itching
The structure that appears as the large swelling posteriorly on the superior ramus of the
ischium and bears most of the weight in sitting is known as the - CORRECT ANSWER-
ischial tuberosity
When percussing the posterior chest, which one of the following techniques would be
omitted? - CORRECT ANSWER-Percuss areas over the scapula
On examination of the pupils, both are round but the right pupil appears larger than the
left and reacts much slower to light. This condition may be indicative of: - CORRECT
ANSWER-A tonic pupil
A female patient complains of weakness in both arms when transferring the wet clothes
from the washer and placing them in the dryer. This finding could be suggestive of
which type of weakness pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER-Symmetric
To palpate the right ovary when performing the bimanual vaginal exam, the abdominal
hand should be on the right lower quadrant and the pelvic hand needs to be -
CORRECT ANSWER-in the right lateral fornix
A serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities that results in a decreased
awareness of one's environment and confused thinking is referred to as: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Delirium
Which of the following screening tests for hearing loss can detect both sensorineural
and conductive hearing loss - CORRECT ANSWER-Weber Test
Located on the anterior aspect of the distal femur, the patella slides on the groove
during flexion and extension of the knee. The name of this groove is the - CORRECT
ANSWER-Trochlear groove
An 86 year old man with uncontrolled hypertension presents with sudden, intense left
lower abdominal pain that radiates to the back. The pain is associated with a tearing
sensation. These findings are most likely associated with: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
ANSWERS
Cause of decreased digoxin levels - CORRECT ANSWER-Antacids
What can Pyridium cause? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hemolytic Anemia
What can PCOS result in? - CORRECT ANSWER-increased insulin levels, Androgens,
hirsutism
What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa - CORRECT ANSWER-painless red
bleeding
What is a characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-red hot joints
What medications cause ototoxicity - CORRECT ANSWER-Aminoglycosides,
loop diuretics
quinine
asa
Treatment period for enterobiasis - CORRECT ANSWER-2 weeks
What is MCV indicative on CBC - CORRECT ANSWER-High- macrocytic (like b12)
Low- microcytic (like Fe)
How many weeks gestation is Rhogham given - CORRECT ANSWER-27 Weeks
What to do if forgot a dose of Warfarin - CORRECT ANSWER-If under 12 hours take
missed dose, if over skip and need INR redraw
Contraindication for hydrochlorothiazide - CORRECT ANSWER-Sulfa allergy, asthma,
pun hypersensitivity
When examining the skin, multiple areas of circumscribed elevations of the skin filled
with serous fluid measuring approximately 0.5cm were noted. These types of lesions
could be seen: - CORRECT ANSWER-Herpes simplex or varicella
, The principal muscles involved when closing the mouth are innervated by which cranial
nerve - CORRECT ANSWER-Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal)
The structure that creates a channel for the vertebral artery is known as the -
CORRECT ANSWER-Transverse Foramen
When suspecting pediculosis Capitis, the chief complaint is - CORRECT ANSWER-
Itching
The structure that appears as the large swelling posteriorly on the superior ramus of the
ischium and bears most of the weight in sitting is known as the - CORRECT ANSWER-
ischial tuberosity
When percussing the posterior chest, which one of the following techniques would be
omitted? - CORRECT ANSWER-Percuss areas over the scapula
On examination of the pupils, both are round but the right pupil appears larger than the
left and reacts much slower to light. This condition may be indicative of: - CORRECT
ANSWER-A tonic pupil
A female patient complains of weakness in both arms when transferring the wet clothes
from the washer and placing them in the dryer. This finding could be suggestive of
which type of weakness pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER-Symmetric
To palpate the right ovary when performing the bimanual vaginal exam, the abdominal
hand should be on the right lower quadrant and the pelvic hand needs to be -
CORRECT ANSWER-in the right lateral fornix
A serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities that results in a decreased
awareness of one's environment and confused thinking is referred to as: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Delirium
Which of the following screening tests for hearing loss can detect both sensorineural
and conductive hearing loss - CORRECT ANSWER-Weber Test
Located on the anterior aspect of the distal femur, the patella slides on the groove
during flexion and extension of the knee. The name of this groove is the - CORRECT
ANSWER-Trochlear groove
An 86 year old man with uncontrolled hypertension presents with sudden, intense left
lower abdominal pain that radiates to the back. The pain is associated with a tearing
sensation. These findings are most likely associated with: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
