APEA Endocrinology Main Exam
Questions with Correct Answers
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A 32-year-old woman presents with
symptoms of general weakness,
palpitations, increased frequency of
stools, and visual disturbances. Serum
TSH is below normal range, and free T4
and T3 levels are elevated. In educating
the patient about her condition, which of
the following is NOT a treatment option?
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅Levothyroxine
(Synthroid)
When the serum free T4 concentration
falls:
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅the TSH rises.
A normal fasting glucose in a nondiabetic
patient is:
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅less than 100
mg/dL.
A patient recently diagnosed with type 2
diabetes presents today with fever and
,burning with urination. She is diagnosed
with a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which
statement is correct?
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅No specific
conclusions can be
drawn about the
proteinuria.
A patient has been diagnosed today with
Type 2 diabetes. A criterion for diagnosis
is:
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅a fasting glucose >
or equal to 126 and
confirmed on a
previous day.
Metformin is a good choice for many
older adults with type 2 diabetes.
However, while on metformin, the nurse
practitioner should carefully monitor for:
a.
b.
c.
A 76-year-old obese patient has fatigue,
thirst, and frequent urination. She was
asked to measure AM fasting glucose
values for 1 week. The values rage from
142-175 mg/dL. This patient:
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅can be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes
A 69-year-old adult with coronary artery
disease is found to have hypothyroidism.
Which dose of levothyroxine is
considered appropriate for initial
, treatment?
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅25 micrograms
A nurse practitioner has decided to
initiate insulin in a 75-year-old patient
who takes oral diabetic medications. How
much long-acting insulin should be
initiated in this patient, who weighs 100
kg?
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅5 units
A 40-year-old patient with newly
diagnosed Type 2 diabetes asks what his
target blood pressure should be. The
most correct response in mm Hg is:
about 130/90
in the low 140s over the 90s
less than 140/90
the systolic should be in the 120s-130s - ANSWER ✅less than 140/90.
Hyperthyroidism may affect the blood
pressure:
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅by producing an
increase in systolic
and diastolic
readings.
A 51-year-old overweight Caucasian male
is diagnosed today with Type 2 diabetes.
What medications should be initiated
Questions with Correct Answers
Updated 2025/2026 Syllabus A+
GRADED!!100% GUARANTEED
PASS!!!<<LATEST VERSION>>
A 32-year-old woman presents with
symptoms of general weakness,
palpitations, increased frequency of
stools, and visual disturbances. Serum
TSH is below normal range, and free T4
and T3 levels are elevated. In educating
the patient about her condition, which of
the following is NOT a treatment option?
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅Levothyroxine
(Synthroid)
When the serum free T4 concentration
falls:
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅the TSH rises.
A normal fasting glucose in a nondiabetic
patient is:
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅less than 100
mg/dL.
A patient recently diagnosed with type 2
diabetes presents today with fever and
,burning with urination. She is diagnosed
with a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which
statement is correct?
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅No specific
conclusions can be
drawn about the
proteinuria.
A patient has been diagnosed today with
Type 2 diabetes. A criterion for diagnosis
is:
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅a fasting glucose >
or equal to 126 and
confirmed on a
previous day.
Metformin is a good choice for many
older adults with type 2 diabetes.
However, while on metformin, the nurse
practitioner should carefully monitor for:
a.
b.
c.
A 76-year-old obese patient has fatigue,
thirst, and frequent urination. She was
asked to measure AM fasting glucose
values for 1 week. The values rage from
142-175 mg/dL. This patient:
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅can be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes
A 69-year-old adult with coronary artery
disease is found to have hypothyroidism.
Which dose of levothyroxine is
considered appropriate for initial
, treatment?
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅25 micrograms
A nurse practitioner has decided to
initiate insulin in a 75-year-old patient
who takes oral diabetic medications. How
much long-acting insulin should be
initiated in this patient, who weighs 100
kg?
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅5 units
A 40-year-old patient with newly
diagnosed Type 2 diabetes asks what his
target blood pressure should be. The
most correct response in mm Hg is:
about 130/90
in the low 140s over the 90s
less than 140/90
the systolic should be in the 120s-130s - ANSWER ✅less than 140/90.
Hyperthyroidism may affect the blood
pressure:
a.
b.
c.
d. - ANSWER ✅by producing an
increase in systolic
and diastolic
readings.
A 51-year-old overweight Caucasian male
is diagnosed today with Type 2 diabetes.
What medications should be initiated
