APEA

A patient being treated for trichomoniasis receives a prescription for metronidazole. What instructions should she be given? Take this medication with food Do not take this medication if you are pregnant Take this medication on an empty stomach Alcohol should be avoided when taking this medication D. Metronidazole may be associated with a disulfiram reaction when mixed with alcohol. Advice that should be given to all patients who take metronidazole is to avoid alcohol entirely while ...

Three of the following interventions are appropriately used to prevent osteoporosis after menopause. Which one is NOT? Avoidance of corticosteroids Performance of weight-bearing activities for 40 mins at least 5 days/week Estrogen replacement therapy Adequate calcium & vitamin D intake C. Prevention of osteoporosis may be optimized by elimination of risk factors and engaging in interventions that maximize bone density. Good nutrition from infancy throughout adulthood is a major compo...

1. The groove of the metacarpophalangeal joint can be palpated by having the patient: a. Flex his hand 2. When auscultating breath sounds in a patient who has left sided heart failure, the breath sounds are: a. vesicular with late inspiratory crackles in the dependent portions of the lungs and resonant on percussion 3. The ankle-brachial index is a screening test used to assess a person’s risk for: a. Peripheral artery disease 4. Olecranon bursitis may be caused by all of the fo...

The 3P examination is a competency-based exam that tests clinical knowledge in the three core courses: pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, and physical assessment. Ace the APEA test questions and correct Answers

Black Patient With or Without DM Thiazide diuretic Calcium channel blocker Nonblack Patient With or Without DM Thiazide diuretic Calcium channel blocker ACE ARB 00:03 02:03 heart murmurs are caused by turbulent blood flow through the great vessels or across a heart valve occurs • Stenotic valves don't Stenotic valves don't OPEN properly Regurgitant valves don't Regurgitant valves don't CLOSE properly If pravastatin is chosen for Mr. Thibode...