3P Exam Study APEA Exam Questions
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What would cause decrease in Digoxin levels? - Correct answer-Antacids
Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause? - Correct answer-Hemolytic
Anemia
What can PCOS result in? - Correct answer-Increased insulin levels
(Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens, Hirsutism
What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy? - Correct answer-Methyldopa
(Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine
What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? - Correct answer-Painless, red bleeding
What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - Correct answer-Tender, warm,
swollen joints
Medications that can cause ototoxicity? - Correct answer-Aminoglycosides, loop
diuretics, NSAIDs, antihistamines, nasal decongestants
What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? - Correct answer-2 weeks
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,What does MCV lab value measure? - Correct answer-Mean Corpuscular Volume
helps diagnose different types of anemia such as B12 & Folate (Macrocytic) and
Fe anemia (Microcytic)
Rhogam is given at how many week gestation? - Correct answer-27-28 weeks
What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate? - Correct answer-They are
irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules located on the hands and feet. Seen in
Infective Endocarditis
What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? - Correct answer-They are split
pea-sized, erythematous, tender nodules located on the pads of the fingers and toes.
Seen in Infective Endocarditis
What is the recommendation for Warfarin management when a patient misses a
dose? - Correct answer-If within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12 hours
patient will need a INR redraw
What do we need to know about ACEs and ARBs? - Correct answer-A dry hacking
cough is a common side effect of ACEs and will go away within a week after
discontinuing. ACEs & ARBs are indicated for patients with DM, CKD, and HTN.
Not recommended as 1st line agent with African Americans & can cause
angioedema.
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,Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide - Correct answer-Sulfa allergy, PCN
hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout
Systolic Murmurs (Benign) - Correct answer-MR = Mitral Regurge (SOB/Fatigue
HF)
Peyton Manning = Physiologic Murmur (Asymptomatic)
AS = Aortic Stenosis (Angina, Syncope HF)
MVP = Mitral Valve Prolapse ("Click", Women 14-30, Palpitations, Chest Pain
Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal) - Correct answer-AR = Aortic Regurgitation
(Angina, HF, Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)
What does S1 indicate? - Correct answer-S1 Closure of the Atrioventricular Valves
(Mitral & Tricuspid Valves)
What does S2 indicate? - Correct answer-S2 Closure of the Semilunar Valves
(Aortic & Pulmonic Valves)
S3 is often heard in? - Correct answer-CHF, possibly normal for athletic
adolescents
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, S4 is often heard in? - Correct answer-Diastolic HF, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
(LVH), Poorly controlled HTN, MI
Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - Correct answer-Antiplatelets
(Plavix, ASA), Pentoxifylline (Decreases blood viscosity)
Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - Correct answer-Gold Standard =
Angiography
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment - Correct answer-
Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin = If LDL>150 use high doses. Watch for LFTs &
arthralgia. Change type & dose if issues. Helps stabilize plaques.
What medications are indicated for HF treatment? - Correct answer-ACEs, ARBs,
ARNI w/BBs, Aldosterone Recepter Antagonists
What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei (Scabies)? - Correct answer-Topical
Permetherin massaged from head to soles of feet and wash off with shower or bath
after 8-14hrs. Treat again in 1 week.
Names of skin lesions? - Correct answer-Macule: Flat <1cm i.e. freckle
Papule: Raised <1cm i.e. acne
Nodule: Raised >1cm i.e. lipoma
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and Answers Graded A+
What would cause decrease in Digoxin levels? - Correct answer-Antacids
Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause? - Correct answer-Hemolytic
Anemia
What can PCOS result in? - Correct answer-Increased insulin levels
(Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens, Hirsutism
What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy? - Correct answer-Methyldopa
(Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine
What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? - Correct answer-Painless, red bleeding
What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - Correct answer-Tender, warm,
swollen joints
Medications that can cause ototoxicity? - Correct answer-Aminoglycosides, loop
diuretics, NSAIDs, antihistamines, nasal decongestants
What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? - Correct answer-2 weeks
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,What does MCV lab value measure? - Correct answer-Mean Corpuscular Volume
helps diagnose different types of anemia such as B12 & Folate (Macrocytic) and
Fe anemia (Microcytic)
Rhogam is given at how many week gestation? - Correct answer-27-28 weeks
What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate? - Correct answer-They are
irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules located on the hands and feet. Seen in
Infective Endocarditis
What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? - Correct answer-They are split
pea-sized, erythematous, tender nodules located on the pads of the fingers and toes.
Seen in Infective Endocarditis
What is the recommendation for Warfarin management when a patient misses a
dose? - Correct answer-If within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12 hours
patient will need a INR redraw
What do we need to know about ACEs and ARBs? - Correct answer-A dry hacking
cough is a common side effect of ACEs and will go away within a week after
discontinuing. ACEs & ARBs are indicated for patients with DM, CKD, and HTN.
Not recommended as 1st line agent with African Americans & can cause
angioedema.
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,Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide - Correct answer-Sulfa allergy, PCN
hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout
Systolic Murmurs (Benign) - Correct answer-MR = Mitral Regurge (SOB/Fatigue
HF)
Peyton Manning = Physiologic Murmur (Asymptomatic)
AS = Aortic Stenosis (Angina, Syncope HF)
MVP = Mitral Valve Prolapse ("Click", Women 14-30, Palpitations, Chest Pain
Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal) - Correct answer-AR = Aortic Regurgitation
(Angina, HF, Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)
What does S1 indicate? - Correct answer-S1 Closure of the Atrioventricular Valves
(Mitral & Tricuspid Valves)
What does S2 indicate? - Correct answer-S2 Closure of the Semilunar Valves
(Aortic & Pulmonic Valves)
S3 is often heard in? - Correct answer-CHF, possibly normal for athletic
adolescents
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, S4 is often heard in? - Correct answer-Diastolic HF, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
(LVH), Poorly controlled HTN, MI
Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - Correct answer-Antiplatelets
(Plavix, ASA), Pentoxifylline (Decreases blood viscosity)
Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - Correct answer-Gold Standard =
Angiography
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment - Correct answer-
Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin = If LDL>150 use high doses. Watch for LFTs &
arthralgia. Change type & dose if issues. Helps stabilize plaques.
What medications are indicated for HF treatment? - Correct answer-ACEs, ARBs,
ARNI w/BBs, Aldosterone Recepter Antagonists
What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei (Scabies)? - Correct answer-Topical
Permetherin massaged from head to soles of feet and wash off with shower or bath
after 8-14hrs. Treat again in 1 week.
Names of skin lesions? - Correct answer-Macule: Flat <1cm i.e. freckle
Papule: Raised <1cm i.e. acne
Nodule: Raised >1cm i.e. lipoma
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