APEA 3P EXAM COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE REVIEW // A+ GRADED PRESENTATION // ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY PHYSIOLOGY PATHOPHYSIOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC REASONING AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT FOR FNP EXAM MASTERY // ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026

APEA 3P EXAM COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE REVIEW // A+
GRADED PRESENTATION // ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
PHYSIOLOGY PATHOPHYSIOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC
REASONING AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT FOR FNP EXAM
MASTERY // ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026


How does digoxin work to improve heart function? - CORRECT ANSWER-
It is a cardiac glycoside that slows and strengthens the heartbeat,
increasing myocardial contraction force and cardiac output.


What is the priority assessment when administering digoxin? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Apical pulse and blood pressure.


What are common side effects of ACE Inhibitors? - CORRECT ANSWER-
ACE inhibitor cough, teratogenic effects (BBW), hypotension, angioedema.


What are the names of calcium channel blockers? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Amlodipine (Norvasc), Diltiazem (Cardizem), Nifedipine (Procardia),
Verapamil (Calan).
What is the priority assessment when administering beta blockers? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Abrupt withdrawal can cause angina, dysrhythmias,
or myocardial infarctions in patients with a history of coronary artery
disease.


What is the priority assessment when administering amiodarone? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Assess for the development of pulmonary toxicity
(BLACK BOX WARNING).


What are the therapeutic digoxin serum levels? - CORRECT ANSWER-
0.125-0.25 mg.