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APEA 3P EXAM /ACTUAL APEA 3P EXAM 2026/2027 POST
UNIVERSITY MSN –FNP PROGRAM EXAM AND PRACTICE
QUESTIONS ACCURATE TEST APPROVED QUESTIONS WITH
WELL ELABORATED SOLUTIONS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
a patient presents with symmetrical erythematous lesions on extensor
surfaces of elbows, knees, and back. margins are sharply defined. this is
most likely:
a. plaque psoriasis
b. tinea corposis
c. atopic dermatitis
d. eczema ......ANSWER......a. plaque psoriasis
which patient is not considered at high risk for colorectal cancer?
a. 20 year old with hx of abdominal radiation from childhood cancer
b. 30 year old woman whose grandma was diagnosed with CR CA at age
65
c. 38 year old woman with ulcerative colitis
d. 50 year old man with 1st degree relative diagnosed with CR CA at age
45 ......ANSWER......B- 30 year old whose grandmother was diagnosed at
age 65
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serious adverse effects of azithromycin ......ANSWER......D. QT
prolongation
serious side effect of sildenafil ......ANSWER......c. priapism
pt taking PPI for 6 months has diarrhea for 3 weeks. consider:
......ANSWER......d. c. diff
abnormal finding:
a. apical pulse in 22 year old man
b. systolic murmur in a woman who is 18 weeks pregnant with BMI of
38
c. S4 in 58 year old obese man with DM
d. BP of 118/65 in a frail 78 year old man. ......ANSWER......c. S4 in obese
man with DM
side effect of azelastine opthalmic drops for allergic conjunctivitis
......ANSWER......a. bitter taste
presbycusis ......ANSWER......c. symmetrical hearing loss
do not give corticosteroids in combination with ......ANSWER......live
vaccines
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side effects of levonorgestrel to prevent pregnancy include
......ANSWER......nausea/vomiting
cervical motion tenderness (chandelier sign) suggestive of
......ANSWER......PID
increased efficacy of ARBS without increased side effects when
administered with ......ANSWER......chlorothiazide
symptomatic female with midsystolic click and late systolic murmur
indicative of ......ANSWER......MVP
peak bilirubin level in full term infant ......ANSWER......3-4 days for full
term infant
premature: 5-7 days
side effect of amoxicillin in children ......ANSWER......abdominal pain
hypersensitivty- nausea, vomiting, pruritis, urticaria etc
monoarticular pain in first metatarsophalangeal joint; edematous and
inflamed ......ANSWER......gouty arthritis
not a common neuro sign for suspected meningitis
......ANSWER......papilledema
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bactrim is not effective against ......ANSWER......psuedomonas
aeruginosa
pt with DM treated with levofloxacin for UTI; monitor fo:
......ANSWER......hypoglycemia
maintenance therapy for allergic rhinitis ......ANSWER......topical nasal
steroid
weight loss, elevated CRP and ESR but denies hematochezia
......ANSWER......chrons disease
peds patients at greater risk for adrenal suppression related to topical
steroid use due to ......ANSWER......higher ratio of skin surface area to
body mass
joints least likely to be affected by osteoarthritis ......ANSWER......wrists
patient with eating disorder may also have ......ANSWER......anxiety
disorder
meds that do not produce bronchodilation
......ANSWER......gluccocorticoids
APEA 3P EXAM /ACTUAL APEA 3P EXAM 2026/2027 POST
UNIVERSITY MSN –FNP PROGRAM EXAM AND PRACTICE
QUESTIONS ACCURATE TEST APPROVED QUESTIONS WITH
WELL ELABORATED SOLUTIONS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
a patient presents with symmetrical erythematous lesions on extensor
surfaces of elbows, knees, and back. margins are sharply defined. this is
most likely:
a. plaque psoriasis
b. tinea corposis
c. atopic dermatitis
d. eczema ......ANSWER......a. plaque psoriasis
which patient is not considered at high risk for colorectal cancer?
a. 20 year old with hx of abdominal radiation from childhood cancer
b. 30 year old woman whose grandma was diagnosed with CR CA at age
65
c. 38 year old woman with ulcerative colitis
d. 50 year old man with 1st degree relative diagnosed with CR CA at age
45 ......ANSWER......B- 30 year old whose grandmother was diagnosed at
age 65
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serious adverse effects of azithromycin ......ANSWER......D. QT
prolongation
serious side effect of sildenafil ......ANSWER......c. priapism
pt taking PPI for 6 months has diarrhea for 3 weeks. consider:
......ANSWER......d. c. diff
abnormal finding:
a. apical pulse in 22 year old man
b. systolic murmur in a woman who is 18 weeks pregnant with BMI of
38
c. S4 in 58 year old obese man with DM
d. BP of 118/65 in a frail 78 year old man. ......ANSWER......c. S4 in obese
man with DM
side effect of azelastine opthalmic drops for allergic conjunctivitis
......ANSWER......a. bitter taste
presbycusis ......ANSWER......c. symmetrical hearing loss
do not give corticosteroids in combination with ......ANSWER......live
vaccines
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side effects of levonorgestrel to prevent pregnancy include
......ANSWER......nausea/vomiting
cervical motion tenderness (chandelier sign) suggestive of
......ANSWER......PID
increased efficacy of ARBS without increased side effects when
administered with ......ANSWER......chlorothiazide
symptomatic female with midsystolic click and late systolic murmur
indicative of ......ANSWER......MVP
peak bilirubin level in full term infant ......ANSWER......3-4 days for full
term infant
premature: 5-7 days
side effect of amoxicillin in children ......ANSWER......abdominal pain
hypersensitivty- nausea, vomiting, pruritis, urticaria etc
monoarticular pain in first metatarsophalangeal joint; edematous and
inflamed ......ANSWER......gouty arthritis
not a common neuro sign for suspected meningitis
......ANSWER......papilledema
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bactrim is not effective against ......ANSWER......psuedomonas
aeruginosa
pt with DM treated with levofloxacin for UTI; monitor fo:
......ANSWER......hypoglycemia
maintenance therapy for allergic rhinitis ......ANSWER......topical nasal
steroid
weight loss, elevated CRP and ESR but denies hematochezia
......ANSWER......chrons disease
peds patients at greater risk for adrenal suppression related to topical
steroid use due to ......ANSWER......higher ratio of skin surface area to
body mass
joints least likely to be affected by osteoarthritis ......ANSWER......wrists
patient with eating disorder may also have ......ANSWER......anxiety
disorder
meds that do not produce bronchodilation
......ANSWER......gluccocorticoids
