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GCU APEA 3P Exam Preparation | 2026/2027
Updated Test bank Review | Pathophysiology,
Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment
|Verified Questions & Answers
Question:
Visual acuity test
Answer
20/30 in the left eye and 20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen eye chart indicates the
need for further evaluation.
Question:
Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy
Answer
A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury in a person under his or her care.
Question:
Symptoms of depression
Answer
Side effect of medications such as serotonin and norepinephrine.
Question:
Lesion characteristics
Answer
A dark raised and asymmetric lesion with irregular border is indicative of melanoma.
Question:
Puffiness of the eyes
Answer
Dull puffiness of the eyes pronounced not pitting periorbital edema suggests nephrotic
syndrome.
Question:
Prophylactic medication for migraines
Answer
Amitriptyline (Elavil) is considered off-label use for prophylactic treatment of
migraines.
, Question:
Scaling on the scalp
Answer
Areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of alopecia are consistent with tinea
capitis.
Question:
Combined hormonal contraceptive contraindications
Answer
Contraindicated in women older than 45, breastfeeding, smoking, hypertension,
diabetes, or history of stroke.
Question:
Bloody nipple discharge
Answer
Bloody spontaneous discharge from the right nipple indicates the need for further
evaluation.
Question:
Rho (D) immunoglobulin administration
Answer
Rh negative women should receive Rho (D) immunoglobulin at 28 weeks' gestation.
Question:
Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
Answer
MCV describes the size of the RBCs; small-sized RBCs result in a lower MCV, while
larger RBCs result in a higher MCV.
Question:
Avoided medication for headache prophylaxis
Answer
Venlafaxine (Effexor) should be avoided due to serious side effects.
Question:
Prostaglandin E1 (PG1) mechanism
Answer
Maintains patency of the great arteries in a patient with transposition of the great
arteries.
Question:
Calf pain in peripheral artery disease
Answer
A dull pain or cramp describes lower extremity calf pain associated with peripheral
artery disease.
GCU APEA 3P Exam Preparation | 2026/2027
Updated Test bank Review | Pathophysiology,
Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment
|Verified Questions & Answers
Question:
Visual acuity test
Answer
20/30 in the left eye and 20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen eye chart indicates the
need for further evaluation.
Question:
Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy
Answer
A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury in a person under his or her care.
Question:
Symptoms of depression
Answer
Side effect of medications such as serotonin and norepinephrine.
Question:
Lesion characteristics
Answer
A dark raised and asymmetric lesion with irregular border is indicative of melanoma.
Question:
Puffiness of the eyes
Answer
Dull puffiness of the eyes pronounced not pitting periorbital edema suggests nephrotic
syndrome.
Question:
Prophylactic medication for migraines
Answer
Amitriptyline (Elavil) is considered off-label use for prophylactic treatment of
migraines.
, Question:
Scaling on the scalp
Answer
Areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of alopecia are consistent with tinea
capitis.
Question:
Combined hormonal contraceptive contraindications
Answer
Contraindicated in women older than 45, breastfeeding, smoking, hypertension,
diabetes, or history of stroke.
Question:
Bloody nipple discharge
Answer
Bloody spontaneous discharge from the right nipple indicates the need for further
evaluation.
Question:
Rho (D) immunoglobulin administration
Answer
Rh negative women should receive Rho (D) immunoglobulin at 28 weeks' gestation.
Question:
Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
Answer
MCV describes the size of the RBCs; small-sized RBCs result in a lower MCV, while
larger RBCs result in a higher MCV.
Question:
Avoided medication for headache prophylaxis
Answer
Venlafaxine (Effexor) should be avoided due to serious side effects.
Question:
Prostaglandin E1 (PG1) mechanism
Answer
Maintains patency of the great arteries in a patient with transposition of the great
arteries.
Question:
Calf pain in peripheral artery disease
Answer
A dull pain or cramp describes lower extremity calf pain associated with peripheral
artery disease.
