APEA 3P FINAL EXAM 2024 (SUMMER-FALL QTR) WITH ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025

What headache sign does not warrant an immediate investigation? aggravated or relieved by change of position precipitated by Valsalva maneuver new onset after age 50 - relieved with use of common analgesics During a migraine, what happens to the cerebral arteries? - They dilate they constrict they vibrate they pulsate You are evaluating a 15-year-old patient for bipolar disorder. His parents tell you that he has severe mood swings, is easily distracted, and constantly corrects his teachers. You would have a high suspicious for bipolar if which symptom is present? he is forgetful - He sleeps less than 4 hours nightly he does not complete tasks he blurts out answers in class inappropriately Which risk factor is not associated with breast cancer? use of hormone replacement therapy personal or family history of breast cancerpostmenopausal obesity - Low socioeconomic status A 26-year-old woman with bulimia is likely to be: - of average weight not concerned with weight very underweight very overweight What medication is used to relieve acute wheezing in a patient with asthma? oral corticosteroid - short acting beta agonist long-acting beta agonist inhaled corticosteroid You are evaluating an 80-year-old patient for recent episodes of incontinence and confusion. His family states that this is unusual for him and he has become increasingly forgetful over the past two weeks. Which medication might be responsible for this? Coumadin (warfarin) Vitamin B-12 - Tagamet (cimetidine) Altace (ramipril)