The groove of the metacarpophalangeal joint can be palpated by having the patient -Correct Answer
.When auscultating breath sounds in a patient who has left sided heart failure, the breath sounds are -Correct Answer
The ankle-brachial index is a screening test used to assess a person's risk...
APEA 3P Exam questions and answers
2024
The groove of the metacarpophalangeal joint can be palpated by having the patient -
Correct Answer ✔
.When auscultating breath sounds in a patient who has left sided heart failure, the
breath sounds are -Correct Answer ✔
The ankle-brachial index is a screening test used to assess a person's risk for -Correct
Answer ✔
Olecranon bursitis may be caused by all of the following except -Correct Answer ✔
In patients who have allergic rhinitis, the nasal mucosa appears -Correct Answer ✔
A term used to describe an increase in muscular bulk with diminished strength is -
Correct Answer ✔
If abdominal pain persists when the patient raises his head and shoulders, the origin of
the tenderness is probably -Correct Answer ✔
On auscultation of the abdomen, rushes of high-pitched sounds are audible and
coincide with abdominal cramps. These findings are most consistent with: -Correct
Answer ✔
Ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus reveals tiny, round, red spots in and around
the macular area. These findings are consistent with -Correct Answer ✔
Symptoms of a subdural hematoma include -Correct Answer ✔
On examination of the adult patient, symptoms of flexed posture, tremor, rigidity, and
shuffling gait are observed. These findings are consistent with -Correct Answer ✔
When discussing the musculoskeletal system, all of the following statements related to
articular structure disease are true except which one? -Correct Answer ✔
Focal tenderness over the trochanter confirms -Correct Answer ✔
Assessing the neurological status of a child with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt should
include -Correct Answer ✔
APEA 3P
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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 suspicion for bipolar if which symptom was present -Correct Answer ✔he sleeps
less than 4hrs nightly
A 26 year old with bulimia is likely to be -Correct Answer ✔average weight
Which is a synovial joint -Correct 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 -Correct Answer ✔regular use of antacid
Which medication is contraindicated in a child with acute
sinusitis -Correct Answer ✔nasal steroids
Which best describes the lower extremity calf pain associated
with peripheral artery disease -Correct Answer ✔dull aching or cramping
A 62 year old male presents with leg pain and occasional
numbness that is worse with ambulation and improved with
lumbar flexion. What is the likely diagnosis? -Correct Answer ✔spinal stenosis
Jugular venous distention accompanied by chest pain is
associated with -Correct Answer ✔heart failure
Your 70 year old patient complains of a sore mouth that
prevents her from eating. On exam you note a beefy red, glossy
smooth tongue. What do you suspect -Correct Answer ✔percutaneous anemia due to
insufficient intrinsic factor
Which is not a typical symptom of late stage HIV -Correct Answer ✔persistent vomiting
A pregnant patient presents for her 16 week prenatal visit. Her
blood pressure had reduced from 118/79 to 109/68. What
hemodynamic change is responsible for this? -Correct Answer ✔decrease in systemic
vascular resistance
Your 62 year old patient has been taking Griseofulvin 500 mg po
BID for 3 weeks to treat tinea capitis and has only had marginal
improvement. What is your next step? -Correct Answer ✔Continue the current therapy
for 6-8wks
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