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3P APEA EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWER
A patient w/Diabetes has right anterior shin edema, erythema, warmth, and
tenderness to touch. This developed over the past 3 past. There is no visible pus.
What is the most likely diagnosis to consider? - Answer: cellulitis
A pt. was burned w/hot water. He has several 2-3 cm fluid-filled lesions. What are
theses termed? - Answer: bullae
A wound has the following characteristics; partial thickness loss of dermis, a
shallow open ulcer w/red/pink bed, and no evidence of sloughing. What stage of
pressure ulcer does this describe? - Answer: stage II
A pt. present w/plaques on the extensor surface of the elbows, knees, and back. The
plaques are erythematous and thick, silvery scale are present. This is likely: -
Answer: Plaque psoriasis
An adolescent has acne. The NP prescribed a benzoyl peroxide product for him.
What important teaching point should be given to this adolescent regarding the
benzoyl peroxide. - Answer: photosensitivity of the skin can occur
A 76-year-old obese pt. has fatigue, thirst, and frequent urination. She was asked to
measure AM fasting glucose values for 1 week. The values range from 142-175
this pt: - Answer: can be dx w/DMT2
The most appropriate time to begin screening for renal nephropathy in a pt w/
T2DM - Answer: at diagnosis
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In order to determine how much T4 replacement a pt. needs to reestablish a
euthyroid state, the NP considers: - Answer: the pt.'s body weight
A pt. has been dx w/T2DM. A criterion for dx is: - Answer: a fasting glucose > or
equal to 126 and confirmed on a previous day.
the most appropriate screen for diabetic nephropathy - Answer: urinary albumin to
creatinine ration and eGFR
a 38-year-old male pt. presents for his annual exam. He reports nervousness and
weight loss, but denies any change in his dietary intake or exercise level. Based on
this findings and the following lab values: TSH 0.01, free T4 6, free T3 205. what
is the most likely dx? - Answer: Hyperthyroidism
a pt. has two fasting glucose values of 121 and 136 that were measured on 2
separate days in the same week. This pt: - Answer: should have an Hgb A1C
performed
a diabetic pt. w/albuminuria has been placed on an ACE inhibitor. How soon can
the antiproteinuric effect of the ACEi be realized for this pt. - Answer: 6-8 weeks
how does hyperthyroidism affect b/p - Answer: by producing an increase in
systolic and diastolic readings
Symptoms least likely associated with DMT2
fatigue, constipation, athletes foot, impetigo - Answer: constipation
3P APEA EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWER
A patient w/Diabetes has right anterior shin edema, erythema, warmth, and
tenderness to touch. This developed over the past 3 past. There is no visible pus.
What is the most likely diagnosis to consider? - Answer: cellulitis
A pt. was burned w/hot water. He has several 2-3 cm fluid-filled lesions. What are
theses termed? - Answer: bullae
A wound has the following characteristics; partial thickness loss of dermis, a
shallow open ulcer w/red/pink bed, and no evidence of sloughing. What stage of
pressure ulcer does this describe? - Answer: stage II
A pt. present w/plaques on the extensor surface of the elbows, knees, and back. The
plaques are erythematous and thick, silvery scale are present. This is likely: -
Answer: Plaque psoriasis
An adolescent has acne. The NP prescribed a benzoyl peroxide product for him.
What important teaching point should be given to this adolescent regarding the
benzoyl peroxide. - Answer: photosensitivity of the skin can occur
A 76-year-old obese pt. has fatigue, thirst, and frequent urination. She was asked to
measure AM fasting glucose values for 1 week. The values range from 142-175
this pt: - Answer: can be dx w/DMT2
The most appropriate time to begin screening for renal nephropathy in a pt w/
T2DM - Answer: at diagnosis
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In order to determine how much T4 replacement a pt. needs to reestablish a
euthyroid state, the NP considers: - Answer: the pt.'s body weight
A pt. has been dx w/T2DM. A criterion for dx is: - Answer: a fasting glucose > or
equal to 126 and confirmed on a previous day.
the most appropriate screen for diabetic nephropathy - Answer: urinary albumin to
creatinine ration and eGFR
a 38-year-old male pt. presents for his annual exam. He reports nervousness and
weight loss, but denies any change in his dietary intake or exercise level. Based on
this findings and the following lab values: TSH 0.01, free T4 6, free T3 205. what
is the most likely dx? - Answer: Hyperthyroidism
a pt. has two fasting glucose values of 121 and 136 that were measured on 2
separate days in the same week. This pt: - Answer: should have an Hgb A1C
performed
a diabetic pt. w/albuminuria has been placed on an ACE inhibitor. How soon can
the antiproteinuric effect of the ACEi be realized for this pt. - Answer: 6-8 weeks
how does hyperthyroidism affect b/p - Answer: by producing an increase in
systolic and diastolic readings
Symptoms least likely associated with DMT2
fatigue, constipation, athletes foot, impetigo - Answer: constipation
