1|P age
APEA 3P EXAM - NUR 504 APEA 3P EXAM
REVIEW – APEA 3P FINAL EXAM TESTBANK
CTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL REVISED
ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS – ASSURED PASS
A 40-year-old admits to multiple sex partners presents with several lesions over his
body. Finding reveals hemorrhagic vesiculopustular lesions over the hands and
feet. These lesions are most likely associated with: - ANSWER: Gonococcemia
Which agent is NOT useful in prophylactic treatment of migraine headaches? -
ANSWER: Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
The right lymph duct drains lymphatic fluid from all the following expect the -
ANSWER: Right leg
Acute lymphocytic leukemia is usually diagnosed by: - ANSWER: a bone marrow
examination
The medication that blocks the transportation of glucose across the intestines into
the blood stream to target prandial blood glucose is: - ANSWER: Acarbose
(Precose)
Prostate pain is usually located in the: - ANSWER: Perineum
,2|P age
A nurse practitioner examines the skin of an elderly patient which finding below is
NOT benign lesion associated with the aging process? - ANSWER:
Dermatophytosis (ringworm)
A 65-year-old male presents with findings of symmetric thorax with moderate
kyphosis and anterior diameter. Chest expansion is decreased and the diaphragm
descending 2 cm bilaterally. These findings relate to: - ANSWER: COPD
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) is recommended for very short-term use in patients
with urinary tract infections (UTIs) because: - ANSWER: Occurence of hemolytic
anemia
Estrogen-progestin contraceptives should be avoided in women with: - ANSWER:
migraines with aura
The addition of benzoyl peroxide to erythromycin for the topical treatment of acne:
- ANSWER: Improves the efficacy of erythromycin
An elderly male with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) should be advised to
avoid antihistamines. What is the reason for this? - ANSWER: Urinary retention
,3|P age
Examination of the hair reveals a fine silky appearance. This finding may be seen
in patients that have: - ANSWER: Hyperthyroidism
A patient develops a cough secondary to an angiotensin-converting-enzyme
(ACE). The most appropriate statement related to ACE-I cough is that the cough
typically: - ANSWER: Resolves within a week after stopping the ACE inhibitor
A patient with a diagnosis of giardiasis is being treated with metronidazole
(flagyl). What information would be important to obtain before prescribing this
medication? - ANSWER: If the patient drinks alcohol
A 20 years old male living in the college dorm, complains of a dry cough for the
past month. Assessment finding associated with an atypical, community acquired
pneumonia would include: - ANSWER: A low grade fever, malaise, and clear
lung fields on auscultation
The most appropriate medication indicated for reversing the anticoagulated effects
of dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) - ANSWER: Idarucizumab (Praxibind)
A common pathological finding in a patient with asthma - ANSWER: hypertrophy
of smooth muscle
What cranial nerves are responsible for eye movement - ANSWER: III, IV, VI
, 4|P age
The typical presentation of severe acute aortic regurgitation (AR) includes sudden
severe SOB rapidly developing heart failure, and: - ANSWER: Decreased blood
pressure
Disorders in the kidneys and the ureters may cause pain in all of the following
areas except the: - ANSWER: Suprapubic
When palpating the prostate gland during the rectal exam, the prostate feels tender,
swollen, boggy and warm. This finding is consistent with: - ANSWER: Acute
bacterial prostatitis
This contagious disease causes fever, headache, stiff neck, photophobia, nausea,
vomiting, and altered mental status. What immunization prevents this? -
ANSWER: Meningococcal vaccine
Headache warning signs that need prompt investigation include all of the following
- ANSWER: New onset after 50
aggravated or relieved by change or position
precipitated by Valsalva maneuver
APEA 3P EXAM - NUR 504 APEA 3P EXAM
REVIEW – APEA 3P FINAL EXAM TESTBANK
CTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL REVISED
ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS – ASSURED PASS
A 40-year-old admits to multiple sex partners presents with several lesions over his
body. Finding reveals hemorrhagic vesiculopustular lesions over the hands and
feet. These lesions are most likely associated with: - ANSWER: Gonococcemia
Which agent is NOT useful in prophylactic treatment of migraine headaches? -
ANSWER: Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
The right lymph duct drains lymphatic fluid from all the following expect the -
ANSWER: Right leg
Acute lymphocytic leukemia is usually diagnosed by: - ANSWER: a bone marrow
examination
The medication that blocks the transportation of glucose across the intestines into
the blood stream to target prandial blood glucose is: - ANSWER: Acarbose
(Precose)
Prostate pain is usually located in the: - ANSWER: Perineum
,2|P age
A nurse practitioner examines the skin of an elderly patient which finding below is
NOT benign lesion associated with the aging process? - ANSWER:
Dermatophytosis (ringworm)
A 65-year-old male presents with findings of symmetric thorax with moderate
kyphosis and anterior diameter. Chest expansion is decreased and the diaphragm
descending 2 cm bilaterally. These findings relate to: - ANSWER: COPD
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) is recommended for very short-term use in patients
with urinary tract infections (UTIs) because: - ANSWER: Occurence of hemolytic
anemia
Estrogen-progestin contraceptives should be avoided in women with: - ANSWER:
migraines with aura
The addition of benzoyl peroxide to erythromycin for the topical treatment of acne:
- ANSWER: Improves the efficacy of erythromycin
An elderly male with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) should be advised to
avoid antihistamines. What is the reason for this? - ANSWER: Urinary retention
,3|P age
Examination of the hair reveals a fine silky appearance. This finding may be seen
in patients that have: - ANSWER: Hyperthyroidism
A patient develops a cough secondary to an angiotensin-converting-enzyme
(ACE). The most appropriate statement related to ACE-I cough is that the cough
typically: - ANSWER: Resolves within a week after stopping the ACE inhibitor
A patient with a diagnosis of giardiasis is being treated with metronidazole
(flagyl). What information would be important to obtain before prescribing this
medication? - ANSWER: If the patient drinks alcohol
A 20 years old male living in the college dorm, complains of a dry cough for the
past month. Assessment finding associated with an atypical, community acquired
pneumonia would include: - ANSWER: A low grade fever, malaise, and clear
lung fields on auscultation
The most appropriate medication indicated for reversing the anticoagulated effects
of dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) - ANSWER: Idarucizumab (Praxibind)
A common pathological finding in a patient with asthma - ANSWER: hypertrophy
of smooth muscle
What cranial nerves are responsible for eye movement - ANSWER: III, IV, VI
, 4|P age
The typical presentation of severe acute aortic regurgitation (AR) includes sudden
severe SOB rapidly developing heart failure, and: - ANSWER: Decreased blood
pressure
Disorders in the kidneys and the ureters may cause pain in all of the following
areas except the: - ANSWER: Suprapubic
When palpating the prostate gland during the rectal exam, the prostate feels tender,
swollen, boggy and warm. This finding is consistent with: - ANSWER: Acute
bacterial prostatitis
This contagious disease causes fever, headache, stiff neck, photophobia, nausea,
vomiting, and altered mental status. What immunization prevents this? -
ANSWER: Meningococcal vaccine
Headache warning signs that need prompt investigation include all of the following
- ANSWER: New onset after 50
aggravated or relieved by change or position
precipitated by Valsalva maneuver
