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GCU APEA 3P FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS
A multiparous pregnant patient presents at 24wks gestation with
complaint of painless vaginal bleeding. This presentation is
consistent with:
A. Placenta accreta
B. placenta previa
C. Placenta percreta
D. Placental abruption - Correct Answer > B. Placenta previa
Snellen chart evaluation indicated that the patient vision is 20/30.
What is the proper description of this result?
A. At 20ft , this pt can see what a person with normal vision
can see at 30ft
B. At 30ft, this pt can see what a person with normal vision
can see at 20ft
C. At 20ft, this pt can see what few people can see at 30 ft
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D. This patient has sight abilities that are worse than a pt with
20/40 vision - Correct Answer > A. At 20 ft, this pt can see what a
person with normal vision can see at 30ft
A hispanic woman who is 26wks pregnant states that she
recently began eating ice chips between meals.
A. Have the patient checked for diabetes
B. Assess the patient for iron deficiency anemia
C. Encourage the patient to eat more at meal times
D. Tell the patient that this cultural practice can be harmful -
Correct Answer > B. Assess the patient for iron deficiency anemia
When measuring the fundal height of a pregnant female at
32wks gestation, which measurement would the NP suspect
fetal growth?
A. 29cm
B. 30cm
C. 31cm
D. 32cm - Correct Answer > D. 32cm
The most common treatment for Helicobacter pylori is a triple
therapy, interpreted as:
A. 2 antibiotics and proton pump inhibitor for 7-14days
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B. 3 different antibiotics for 7-20days
C. 3 rounds of the same antibiotic over 3wks
D. 2 proton pump inhibitors and 1 antibiotic for 7-14days -
Correct Answer > A. 2 antibiotics and proton pump inhibitor for
7- 14days
Patients with psoriasis frequently have:
A. Pruritis, positive auspitz sign, and pitted nails
B. Pruritus, pitted nails, and satellite lesions
C. Pitted nails and plaques
D. Dermatomal rash and satellite lesions - Correct Answer > C.
Pitted nails and plaques
Which condition is best treated using alpha adrenergic
antagonist?
A. Functional incontinence
B. Renal insufficiency
C. urge incontinence
D. Overflow incontinence - Correct Answer > D. Overflow
incontinence
A patient who is taking an oral glucocorticosteroid should be
advised to:
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A. crush it in applesauce
B. Chew it prior to a high fat meal
C. Take it on an empty stomach
D. Take it with food - Correct Answer > D. Take it with food
Which of the following drug classes is not indicated for the
treatment of depression?
A. Buspirone (Buspar)
B. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
C. Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
D. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) - Correct Answer > A. Buspirone
(Buspar)
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Vitamin
B12 deficiency?
A. Sore tongue
B. Fatigue
C. Constipation
D. Vomiting - Correct Answer > D. Vomiting
During a migraine, the cerebral arteries:
A. Constrict
GCU APEA 3P FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS
A multiparous pregnant patient presents at 24wks gestation with
complaint of painless vaginal bleeding. This presentation is
consistent with:
A. Placenta accreta
B. placenta previa
C. Placenta percreta
D. Placental abruption - Correct Answer > B. Placenta previa
Snellen chart evaluation indicated that the patient vision is 20/30.
What is the proper description of this result?
A. At 20ft , this pt can see what a person with normal vision
can see at 30ft
B. At 30ft, this pt can see what a person with normal vision
can see at 20ft
C. At 20ft, this pt can see what few people can see at 30 ft
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D. This patient has sight abilities that are worse than a pt with
20/40 vision - Correct Answer > A. At 20 ft, this pt can see what a
person with normal vision can see at 30ft
A hispanic woman who is 26wks pregnant states that she
recently began eating ice chips between meals.
A. Have the patient checked for diabetes
B. Assess the patient for iron deficiency anemia
C. Encourage the patient to eat more at meal times
D. Tell the patient that this cultural practice can be harmful -
Correct Answer > B. Assess the patient for iron deficiency anemia
When measuring the fundal height of a pregnant female at
32wks gestation, which measurement would the NP suspect
fetal growth?
A. 29cm
B. 30cm
C. 31cm
D. 32cm - Correct Answer > D. 32cm
The most common treatment for Helicobacter pylori is a triple
therapy, interpreted as:
A. 2 antibiotics and proton pump inhibitor for 7-14days
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B. 3 different antibiotics for 7-20days
C. 3 rounds of the same antibiotic over 3wks
D. 2 proton pump inhibitors and 1 antibiotic for 7-14days -
Correct Answer > A. 2 antibiotics and proton pump inhibitor for
7- 14days
Patients with psoriasis frequently have:
A. Pruritis, positive auspitz sign, and pitted nails
B. Pruritus, pitted nails, and satellite lesions
C. Pitted nails and plaques
D. Dermatomal rash and satellite lesions - Correct Answer > C.
Pitted nails and plaques
Which condition is best treated using alpha adrenergic
antagonist?
A. Functional incontinence
B. Renal insufficiency
C. urge incontinence
D. Overflow incontinence - Correct Answer > D. Overflow
incontinence
A patient who is taking an oral glucocorticosteroid should be
advised to:
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A. crush it in applesauce
B. Chew it prior to a high fat meal
C. Take it on an empty stomach
D. Take it with food - Correct Answer > D. Take it with food
Which of the following drug classes is not indicated for the
treatment of depression?
A. Buspirone (Buspar)
B. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
C. Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
D. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) - Correct Answer > A. Buspirone
(Buspar)
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Vitamin
B12 deficiency?
A. Sore tongue
B. Fatigue
C. Constipation
D. Vomiting - Correct Answer > D. Vomiting
During a migraine, the cerebral arteries:
A. Constrict
