2024 APEA 3P MIDTERM EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED 75 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS DOWNLOAND TO SCORE DISTINCTION

2024 APEA 3P MIDTERM EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED 75 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS DOWNLOAND TO SCORE DISTINCTION Rapid HIV testing would be more appropriate for a patient with complaints of: - ANSWER-painful urination, dyspareunia, and penile or vaginal discharge What is a frequent side effect of SSRIs? - ANSWER-sexual dysfunction You might suspect small bowel obstruction in a patient who complains of: - ANSWER-vomiting and pain What finding would be suggestive of osteosarcoma in a pediatric patient? - ANSWER-pain in the affected bone What headache sign does not warrant an immediate investigation? - ANSWER-relieved with use of common analgesics During a migraine, what happens to the cerebral arteries? - ANSWER-They dilate You are evaluating a 15 year old patient for bipolar disorder. His parents tell you that he has severe mood swings, is easily distracted, and constantly corrects his teachers. You would have a high suspicious for bipolar if which symptom is present? - ANSWER-He sleeps less than 4 hours nightly Which risk factor is not associated with breast cancer? - ANSWER-Low socioeconomic status A 26 year old woman with bulimia is likely to be: - ANSWER-of average weight What medication is used to relieve acute wheezing in a patient with asthma? - ANSWER-short acting beta agonist You are evaluating an 80 year old patient for recent episodes of incontinence and confusion. His family states that this is unusual for him and he has become increasingly forgetful over the past two weeks. Which medication might be responsible for this? - ANSWER-Tagamet (cimetidine) What suggests hyperandrogenism in an adolescent female? - ANSWER-hirsutism Which is a synovial joint? - ANSWER-Shoulder A 67 year old woman with atrial fibrillation and an ejection fraction of 48% is on digoxin and has had normal digoxin levels of 0.8-2 ng/dL for the past 9 months. Today, the level is 0.4 ng/dL. What could account for this change? - ANSWER-Regular use of an antacid Which medication is contraindicated in a child with acute sinusisitis? - ANSWER-Antihistamines Which best describes the lower extremity calf pain associated with peripheral artery disease? - ANSWER-dull aching or cramping Jugular vein distention accompanied by chest pain is associated with: - ANSWER-heart failure Which immunization protects against a virus that is transmitted through blood and body fluids and can lead to chronic liver disease? - ANSWER-Hepatitis C A pediatric patient has areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of hair loss. What is the likely diagnosis? - ANSWER-Tinea capitis Your 70 year old patient complains of a sore mouth that prevents her from eating.