APEA 3P Exam
Contains 75 Questions with Verified Answers
Passing Score: 94.67%.
1. A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade
fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise,
fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of
the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention?
a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen
b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae
c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test.
d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
Answer> Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
2. A 32 years old male patient complaint of urinary frequency and burning on
urination for 3 days. Urinalyses reveals bacteriuria and positive nitrites. He
denies any past hx of urinary tract infections. The initial treatment should
be:
a. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
b. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for 3-5 days 1/
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c. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
d. 750 mg ciprofloxacin as a one-time dose
, a. Adequate lubrication is needed to prevent damage to the condom
b. Roll the condom over an erect penis before any sexual contact
c. Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis
d. Withdraw while the penis is erect, so that the condom stays in place
Explanation: Condoms
Answer> Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis
4. Which of the following descriptions of Denver II Developmental Screening
Test is most accurate?
a. Applicable to children from birth to 2 years; evaluates four major
categories of development: motor, intellectual, emotional, and language to
determine whether a child is within normal range for various behaviors or is
develop- mentally delayed
b. Applicable to children from birth to 5 years; evaluates four major cate-
gories of development: motor, vision, hearing and psychosocial to
determine whether a child is normal or developmentally compromised
c. Applicable to children from birth to 6 years; evaluates four major categories
of development: gross motor, fine motor-adaptive, language, and personal
social to determine whether a child is within normal range for behaviors or is
developmentally delayed.
Answer> Applicable to children from birth to 6 years; evaluates four major categories
of development: gross motor, fine motor-adaptive, language, and personal social
to determine whether a child is within normal range for behaviors or is
developmentally delayed.
5. Which agent is most effective for the
2 / treatment of nodulocystic acne?
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a. Benzoyl peroxide (Benzac)
b. Retinoic acid (Retin A)
, 6. An 18 y/o woman is taking a combined hormonal oral contraceptive. She
should be instructed to use a backup method for the prevention of
pregnancy
a. Throughout the week of placebo pills
b. If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines.
c. If prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) for a sinus infection
d. if she forgets to take a single dose of the contraceptive
Answer> If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines.
7. A 44 years old female patient has diabetes. Her total cholesterol (TC) is
250 mg/dl (6.5mmol/L), LDL= 190 mg/dL (4.94 mmol/L), HDL= 25 mg/dL
(65 mmol/L), and triglycerides= 344 mg/dL (8.94 mmol/L). What agent
have the greatest effect on improving her lipid profile and reducing
morbidity and mortality associates with dyslipidemia?
a. Niacin (Niaspan)
b. Atorvastatin
c. Omega 3 fatty acids
d. Fenofibrates
Answer> Atorvastatin
8. A NP has recently been hired to work in a fast track facility.The NP
employer asked if she has "a problem prescribing medications for
emergency contra- ception." The NP replies affirmatively. This is:
a. Grounds for dismissal
b. An ethical dilemma for the NP 3/
13
c. Illegal according to the standards of nursing
d. Patient abandonment.
Contains 75 Questions with Verified Answers
Passing Score: 94.67%.
1. A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade
fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise,
fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of
the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention?
a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen
b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae
c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test.
d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
Answer> Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
2. A 32 years old male patient complaint of urinary frequency and burning on
urination for 3 days. Urinalyses reveals bacteriuria and positive nitrites. He
denies any past hx of urinary tract infections. The initial treatment should
be:
a. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
b. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for 3-5 days 1/
13
c. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
d. 750 mg ciprofloxacin as a one-time dose
, a. Adequate lubrication is needed to prevent damage to the condom
b. Roll the condom over an erect penis before any sexual contact
c. Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis
d. Withdraw while the penis is erect, so that the condom stays in place
Explanation: Condoms
Answer> Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis
4. Which of the following descriptions of Denver II Developmental Screening
Test is most accurate?
a. Applicable to children from birth to 2 years; evaluates four major
categories of development: motor, intellectual, emotional, and language to
determine whether a child is within normal range for various behaviors or is
develop- mentally delayed
b. Applicable to children from birth to 5 years; evaluates four major cate-
gories of development: motor, vision, hearing and psychosocial to
determine whether a child is normal or developmentally compromised
c. Applicable to children from birth to 6 years; evaluates four major categories
of development: gross motor, fine motor-adaptive, language, and personal
social to determine whether a child is within normal range for behaviors or is
developmentally delayed.
Answer> Applicable to children from birth to 6 years; evaluates four major categories
of development: gross motor, fine motor-adaptive, language, and personal social
to determine whether a child is within normal range for behaviors or is
developmentally delayed.
5. Which agent is most effective for the
2 / treatment of nodulocystic acne?
13
a. Benzoyl peroxide (Benzac)
b. Retinoic acid (Retin A)
, 6. An 18 y/o woman is taking a combined hormonal oral contraceptive. She
should be instructed to use a backup method for the prevention of
pregnancy
a. Throughout the week of placebo pills
b. If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines.
c. If prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) for a sinus infection
d. if she forgets to take a single dose of the contraceptive
Answer> If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines.
7. A 44 years old female patient has diabetes. Her total cholesterol (TC) is
250 mg/dl (6.5mmol/L), LDL= 190 mg/dL (4.94 mmol/L), HDL= 25 mg/dL
(65 mmol/L), and triglycerides= 344 mg/dL (8.94 mmol/L). What agent
have the greatest effect on improving her lipid profile and reducing
morbidity and mortality associates with dyslipidemia?
a. Niacin (Niaspan)
b. Atorvastatin
c. Omega 3 fatty acids
d. Fenofibrates
Answer> Atorvastatin
8. A NP has recently been hired to work in a fast track facility.The NP
employer asked if she has "a problem prescribing medications for
emergency contra- ception." The NP replies affirmatively. This is:
a. Grounds for dismissal
b. An ethical dilemma for the NP 3/
13
c. Illegal according to the standards of nursing
d. Patient abandonment.
