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APEA 3P Actual Exam 250+ QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS//2024/2025 ALREADY GRADED
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The adrenal glands are responsible for producing: - CORRECT ANSWER-Epi-glands produce
steroidal hormones such as aldosterone and cortisol, adrenal androgens, and estrogen along with
catecholamines such as epi and norepi



Patients with hypothyroidism are also likely to have elevated: - CORRECT ANSWER-Lipid levels-T3 &
T4 are responsible for metabolism of carbs, fat, and protein



Hypofunction of the adrenal cortex that results in an inadequate release of glucocorticoids is: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Addison's disease-inadequate production of corisol


A pt with an elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level most likely has: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hypothyroidism



Sx of thyrotoxicosis include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Cardia arrythmia



In thyrotoxic crisis, T3 and T4 are overproduced causing hypermetabolism from the over production
of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Epi-when T3/T4 are overproduced, systemic adrenergic activity increases



The most common signs of newly diagnosed diabetes include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Polyuria



The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Graves' disease-autoimmune
disorder



The most common cause of hypothyroidism is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Hashimoto's thyroiditis-
autoimmune and most common cause of hypothyroidism in iodine-sufficient areas of the world



Pts with Graves' disease may experience comorbid diseases including: - CORRECT ANSWER-Lupus
erythematosus



Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin are produced in the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypothalamus-
stored in the posterior pituitary gland

, The macrovascular disease that is the leading cause of death in patients with diabetes is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Cardiovascular disease-causing 65-75% of deaths


In a pt with DI, the resorption of water by the renal tubular collecting ducts can lead to: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Increased serum sodium-this depletes body water but leave sodium unaffected


In the presence of acute adrenal insufficiency, the underproduction of cortisol by the adrenal gland
may cause the pt to experience: - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypoglycemia



The characteristic features of Graves' disease do NOT include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Constipation



The complication associated with Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes that is NOT a microvascular complication
is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Peripheral arterial disease



Which hormone is NOT one of the 4 types of trophic hormones released by the anterior pituitary
gland? - CORRECT ANSWER-Growth hormone



4 types are ACTH, TSH, LH, FSH



A simple nontoxic goiter: - CORRECT ANSWER-may be enlarged secondary to a lack of iodine in the
diet



Which of the following lab findings are present after adrenal stimulation in a pt with early stage
Addison's disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased cortisol levels



A common characteristic of a person with Graves' disease is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Ophthalmopathy



T1DM is caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER-Beta cell destruction



In addition to elevated blood glucose levels, the initial lab findings in a pt with DKA would include: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased bicarbonate levels-becomes depleted as the body attempts to
correct metabolic acidosis

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