, APEA 3P Actual Exam Test Bank 2025 ON
DEMAND(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A+)GUARANTEED PASS
#1 risk factor for COPD --CORRECT ANSWER ISsmoking
Actinic keratosis --CORRECT ANSWER ISPrecursor to squamous cell carcinoma
numerous dry, round and pink to red lesions w/ rough and scaly texture
--> does not heal, slow growing in sun exposed areas
Actinic keratosis diagnosis gold standard --CORRECT ANSWER ISBiopsy.
if not an option, refer to derm
Acanthosis Nigricans: symptoms --CORRECT ANSWER ISVelvety hyperpigmented
patches most common on back of neck or skin folds • Usually associated with diabetes,
metabolic syndrome, obesity, and cancer of the GI tract
Ace inhibitors --CORRECT ANSWER IS-pril: HTN, HF. AD: angioedema, cough,
hypotension, hyperkalemia, hepatotoxicity, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, pancreatitis,
SJS. Contra: pregnancy. Nursing: empty stomach, monitor for infection, dry cough, use
contraception (teratogenic), avoid sports drinks/salt substitutes (extra K)
Acne medications to avoid in pregnancy (category X &C) --CORRECT ANSWER
ISCategory X: Topical tazarotene (Tazorac), Accutane
Category C: Topical retinoids (tretinoin, adapalene)
Acne Rosacea --CORRECT ANSWER ISSymptoms: • Chronic small acne like
papules/pustules, and telangiectasias around nose, mouth, and chin symmetrically
Treatment: First line: o (Avoid triggers of flushing (EtOH, excessive sun, spicy foods)
Metro gel or Azelex gel QD-BID
Low dose Tetracycline 250 mg QID or doxycycline 100 mg QD if gel not effective or the
patient has pustular/ocular rosacea
Acne Vulgaris (common acne): treatment --CORRECT ANSWER ISFirst line is always
topical retinoid such as tretinoin cream (Retin-A)
Acne: Mild treatmetn --CORRECT ANSWER ISopen comedones blackheads/closed
comedones (whiteheads) w/ or w/o papules
topical retinoid (Retin-A)
**Acne will worsen during first 4-6 weeks**
DEMAND(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A+)GUARANTEED PASS
#1 risk factor for COPD --CORRECT ANSWER ISsmoking
Actinic keratosis --CORRECT ANSWER ISPrecursor to squamous cell carcinoma
numerous dry, round and pink to red lesions w/ rough and scaly texture
--> does not heal, slow growing in sun exposed areas
Actinic keratosis diagnosis gold standard --CORRECT ANSWER ISBiopsy.
if not an option, refer to derm
Acanthosis Nigricans: symptoms --CORRECT ANSWER ISVelvety hyperpigmented
patches most common on back of neck or skin folds • Usually associated with diabetes,
metabolic syndrome, obesity, and cancer of the GI tract
Ace inhibitors --CORRECT ANSWER IS-pril: HTN, HF. AD: angioedema, cough,
hypotension, hyperkalemia, hepatotoxicity, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, pancreatitis,
SJS. Contra: pregnancy. Nursing: empty stomach, monitor for infection, dry cough, use
contraception (teratogenic), avoid sports drinks/salt substitutes (extra K)
Acne medications to avoid in pregnancy (category X &C) --CORRECT ANSWER
ISCategory X: Topical tazarotene (Tazorac), Accutane
Category C: Topical retinoids (tretinoin, adapalene)
Acne Rosacea --CORRECT ANSWER ISSymptoms: • Chronic small acne like
papules/pustules, and telangiectasias around nose, mouth, and chin symmetrically
Treatment: First line: o (Avoid triggers of flushing (EtOH, excessive sun, spicy foods)
Metro gel or Azelex gel QD-BID
Low dose Tetracycline 250 mg QID or doxycycline 100 mg QD if gel not effective or the
patient has pustular/ocular rosacea
Acne Vulgaris (common acne): treatment --CORRECT ANSWER ISFirst line is always
topical retinoid such as tretinoin cream (Retin-A)
Acne: Mild treatmetn --CORRECT ANSWER ISopen comedones blackheads/closed
comedones (whiteheads) w/ or w/o papules
topical retinoid (Retin-A)
**Acne will worsen during first 4-6 weeks**
