GCU APEA 3P FINAL EXAM SUMMER PRACTICE QUESTION AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS (VERIFIED EXAM)

GCU APEA 3P FINAL EXAM SUMMER PRACTICE QUESTION AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS (VERIFIED EXAM) Assessment of a 4yr old visual acuity results in 20/30 in L eye and 20/40 in R eye - ANSWER -Means vision is normal for his age. Children at 6 years can normally achieve 20/20 vision. Medication given for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo - ANSWER Meclizine (Antivert) Pterygium - ANSWER -A growth of fleshy tissue on the conjunctiva that can extend onto the cornea. - Sx include redness, irritation, and a gritty or foreign body sensation in the eye Eye Emergencies - ANSWER -Papilledema - r/t Increased ICP, Swollen Optic Disc, and Engorged Tortuous Vein Acute Closed-Angle Glaucoma - Sudden onset severe eye pain and Rapid loss of vision Foreign Object in Eye - ANSWER -Only attempt to remove with wet cotton swab and if not able send to ophthamologist stat Meniere's Disease - ANSWER -Vertigo, Tinitus, and Pressure in the Right Ear Hyperopia (Farsightedness) - ANSWER -Light that is focused behind the retina causes the visual disturbance Mononucleosis - ANSWER -condition caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and characterized by an increase in mononuclear cells (monocytes and lymphocytes) in the blood along with enlarged lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), fatigue, and sore throat (pharyngitis) Which medication is most commonly associated with hypoglycemia? - ANSWER -Sulfonylureas i.e. Glyburide, Glipizide, Glimepiride What does myxedema indicate and what is the clinical presentation? - ANSWER Myxedema indicates hypothyroidism. S&S include hypothermia, thickening of the tongue, disorientation, and swelling of the face, hands, feet. Hyperthyroidism S&S - ANSWER -Tachycardia, AFib, weight loss, hyperactiivity, heat insensitivity, moist skin, exophthalmos. Hyperprolactinemia - ANSWER -Menstrual Dysfunction Erectile Dysfunction Breast Pain Loss of Libido Vaginal Dryness Infertility Lactation Hyperandrogenism - ANSWER -High levels of androgens in females Acne Seborrhea (Oily/Flaky Skin) Androgenic Alopecia (hair loss on scalp) Hirsuitism Infrequent/Absent menstruation Can be caused by PCOS Diabetes Mellitus - ANSWER -A1c over 6.5 or fasting glucose over 126 on 2 separate occasions Metformin is first line treatment Diabetic Neuropathy - ANSWER -Occurs in distal lower extremities r/t long-term hyperglycemia S&S include Parestehsias Burning Muscle Weakness Difficulty with Coordination/Balance Giardiasis S&S - ANSWER -Foul Smelling Stools Abdominal Pain Flatulence which can spread the disease Bloating/Nausea/Vomiting Giardiasis Treatment - ANSWER -Metronidazole 250mg TID Cirrhosis S&S - ANSWER -Coagulopathy Thrombocytopenia in early stages Bleeding Varices