Exam (elaborations)

APEA 3P/3P APEA EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+|GUARANTEED TO PASS CONCEPTS

0 purchase

Course
APEA 3P/3P APEA E

Institution
APEA 3P/3P APEA E

[Show more]

Preview 4 out of 31 pages

View example

Uploaded on October 17, 2024
Number of pages 31
Written in 2024/2025
Type Exam (elaborations)
Contains Questions & answers

apea 3p3p apea exam latest 2024 actual questions
apea 3p3p apea exam latest 2024 actual question
apea 3p3p apea exam latest 2024 actual questions

Institution APEA 3P/3P APEA E
Course APEA 3P/3P APEA E

$17.99

Add to cart

Add to wishlist

100% satisfaction guarantee
Immediately available after payment
Both online and in PDF
No strings attached

APEA 3P/3P APEA EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+|GUARANTEED TO PASS
CONCEPTS

Difference between varicose vein and arteriosclerosis - -----ANSWER---->Is the affected vessel

Arteriosclerosis affects arteries whereas varicose veins affects veins

A patient has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10 years. Indicate the most likely position of
his point of maximal impulse (PMI) - -----ANSWER---->5th ICS, left of MCL

A 43 year old Hispanic male has an audible diastolic murmur best heard in the mitral listening point.
There is no audible click. His status has been monitored for the past two years. This murmur is probably -
-----ANSWER---->mitral stenosis

A patient who has diabetes presents with pain in his lower legs when he walks and pain resolution with
rest. When specifically asked about his pain in his lower leg, he likely will report pain - -----ANSWER---->in
the calf muscle

A patient with hypertension describes a previous allergic reaction to a sulfa antibiotic as "sloughing of
skin" and hospitalization. Which medication is contraindicated in this patient? - -----ANSWER----
>hydrochlorothiazide

A 75 year old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know what symptoms indicate worsening of his
stenosis. the NP replies: - -----ANSWER---->shortness of breath and syncope

,A 74 year old patient has PAD. Which item listed below is an important nonmodifiable risk factor for
PAD? - -----ANSWER---->diabetes

Benazepril should be d/c immediately if - -----ANSWER---->pregnancy occurs

aortic regurgitation characteristics - -----ANSWER---->long asymptomatic period follow by exercise
intolerance, then dyspnea at rest

DVT classic symptoms - -----ANSWER---->swelling, pain, and discoloration of lower extremity

Characteristic of ACE-induced cough is that? - -----ANSWER---->usually begins two weeks of starting
therapy

Valve most commonly involved in chronic rheumatic heart disease - -----ANSWER---->mitral

Medication that can exacerbate HF - -----ANSWER---->naproxen

Patient taking ACE inhibitors should avoid? - -----ANSWER---->potassium supplements

Grade 3 murmur indication for a referral - -----ANSWER---->a fixed split

Group of meds used to treat HF - -----ANSWER---->fosinopril, HCTZ, verapamil

Mr. Smith is a 72-year-old patient who takes warfarin for chronic A-fib. INR today is 4.0. the NP should: - -
----ANSWER---->stop the warfarin today and repeat INR tomorrow

According to the NHLBI, which characteristic is a coronary heart disease risk equivalent, that is, which
risk factor places the pt. as a CHD risk similar to a hx of CHD - -----ANSWER---->diabetes mellitus

good drug to reduce morbidity and mortality in mild HF - -----ANSWER---->metoprolol

,A pt. taking atorvastatin newly diagnosed with dyslipidemia complaints of fatigue, weakness, and muscle
aches in his lower back, arms, legs for the past 3 days. it is not improved with rest How should this be
evaluated? - -----ANSWER---->Stop the atorvastatin immediately

symptom not indicative of HF - -----ANSWER---->headache

What class of meds is preferred to normalized lipid levels and reduce risk of cardiac events - -----
ANSWER---->HMG CoA reductase inhibitors

Highest sensitivity in diagnosing HF - -----ANSWER---->BNP

The NP is caring for a 74-year-old who had an acute coronary syndrome 6 weeks ago. What medications
should be part of his regimen unless contraindicated - -----ANSWER---->ACE, ASA, beta blockers, and
statin

patient with the highest systolic B/P - -----ANSWER---->75-year-old male

test that is most cost effective to screen for abdominal aortic aneurysm - -----ANSWER---->abdominal
ultrasound

a 74-year-old patient has had an increase in b/p since the last exam. his b/p has increased from 144/90
to reading in the upper 160's/upper 80's. If medication is to be started on this patient, what would be a
good first choice? - -----ANSWER---->Calcium channel blocker

Factor contributing to the development of AAA - -----ANSWER---->cigarette smoking

A 40-year-old African-American pt. has a b/p of 175/100 and 170/102. What is a reasonable plan of care
for this pt today? - -----ANSWER---->initiate amlodipine 5mg daily

Usual course of treatment for mitral valve prolapse - -----ANSWER---->is benign

, A 50-year-old patient with hypertension has taken HCTZ 25mg daily for the past 4 weeks. Her b/p has
decreased from 155/95 to 145/90. How should the NP proceed? - -----ANSWER---->add another drug
from another class to the daily 25mg HCTZ

A patient with mitral valve prolapse reports chest pain and frequent arrhythmias. In the absence of other
cardiac anomalies, the drug of choice to treat her symptoms is: - -----ANSWER---->metoprolol

which hypertensive pt. is most likely to have adverse b/p effects from excessive sodium consumption? - -
----ANSWER---->a 70-year-old African American

where would the murmur associated w/mitral regurgitation best be auscultated? - -----ANSWER----
>mitral listening point

A pt. with a positive hx of a tick bite 2 weeks ago and erythema migrans has a positive ELISA for borrelia
burgdorferi. The Western blot is positive. How should he be managed? - -----ANSWER---->he should
receive Doxycycline for Lyme disease

a pt. has/seborrheic dermatitis. Which vehicle would be most appropriate to use in the hairline area to
treat this? - -----ANSWER---->foam

A microscopic exam of the sample taken from a skin lesion indicates hyphae. What type of infection
might this indicate? - -----ANSWER---->fungal

A pt. has been dx w/MRSA. she is allergic to sulfa. Which medication could be used to treat her? - -----
ANSWER---->doxycycline

A 15-year-old male has worked this summer as a lifeguard at a local swimming pool. He complains of
itching in the groin area. He is dx with tinea cruris. The NP is likely to identify - -----ANSWER---->well
marginated half moon shape macules on the inner thigh

A pt. exhibits petechiae on both lower legs w/o other complaints. How should the NP proceed? - -----
ANSWER---->order a CBC

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller perfectdoctor. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

68175 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 15 years now

Start selling

Exam (elaborations)

APEA 3P/3P APEA EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+|GUARANTEED TO PASS CONCEPTS

Document information

Subjects

Connected book

More summaries for

Written for

Seller

Content preview

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Quick and easy check-out

Focus on what matters

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Who am I buying these notes from?

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

Can Stuvia be trusted?