APEA 3P Exam STUDYGUIDE
APEA 3P EXAM STUDYGUIDE LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
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What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? - Correct Answer-They are
split pea-sized, erythematous, tender nodules located on the pads of the fingers
and toes. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
What is the recommendation for Warfarin management when a patient misses a
dose? - Correct Answer-If within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12
hours patient will need a INR redraw
What do we need to know about ACEs and ARBs? - Correct Answer-A dry hacking
cough is a common side effect of ACEs and will go away within a week after
discontinuing. ACEs & ARBs are indicated for patients with DM, CKD, and HTN. Not
recommended as 1st line agent with African Americans & can cause angioedema.
Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide - Correct Answer-Sulfa allergy, PCN
hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout
Systolic Murmurs (Benign) - Correct Answer-MR = Mitral Regurge (SOB/Fatigue HF)
Peyton Manning = Physiologic Murmur (Asymptomatic)
AS = Aortic Stenosis (Angina, Syncope HF)
MVP = Mitral Valve Prolapse ("Click", Women 14-30, Palpitations, Chest Pain
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Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal) - Correct Answer-AR = Aortic Regurgitation (Angina,
HF, Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)
What does S1 indicate? - Correct Answer-S1 Closure of the Atrioventricular Valves
(Mitral & Tricuspid Valves)
What does S2 indicate? - Correct Answer-S2 Closure of the Semilunar Valves
(Aortic & Pulmonic Valves)
S3 is often heard in? - Correct Answer-CHF, possibly normal for athletic
adolescents
S4 is often heard in? - Correct Answer-Diastolic HF, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
(LVH), Poorly controlled HTN, MI
Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - Correct Answer-Antiplatelets
(Plavix, ASA), Pentoxifylline (Decreases blood viscosity)
Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - Correct Answer-Gold Standard =
Angiography
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment - Correct Answer-
Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin = If LDL>150 use high doses. Watch for LFTs &
arthralgia. Change type & dose if issues. Helps stabilize plaques.
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What medications are indicated for HF treatment? - Correct Answer-ACEs, ARBs,
ARNI w/BBs, Aldosterone Recepter Antagonists
What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei (Scabies)? - Correct Answer-Topical
Permetherin massaged from head to soles of feet and wash off with shower or
bath after 8-14hrs. Treat again in 1 week.
What would cause decrease in Digoxin levels? - Correct Answer-Antacids
Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause? - Correct Answer-Hemolytic
Anemia
What can PCOS result in? - Correct Answer-Increased insulin levels
(Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens, Hirsutism
What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy? - Correct Answer-Methyldopa
(Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine
What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? - Correct Answer-Painless, red
bleeding
What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - Correct Answer-Tender, warm,
swollen joints
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Medications that can cause ototoxicity? - Correct Answer-Aminoglycosides, loop
diuretics, NSAIDs, antihistamines, nasal decongestants
What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? - Correct Answer-2 weeks
What does MCV lab value measure? - Correct Answer-Mean Corpuscular Volume
helps diagnose different types of anemia such as B12 & Folate (Macrocytic) and Fe
anemia (Microcytic)
Rhogam is given at how many week gestation? - Correct Answer-27-28 weeks
What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate? - Correct Answer-They are
irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules located on the hands and feet. Seen in
Infective Endocarditis
Names of skin lesions? - Correct Answer-Macule: Flat <1cm i.e. freckle
Papule: Raised <1cm i.e. acne
Nodule: Raised >1cm i.e. lipoma
Vesicle: Blister <1cm i.e. HSV, Chickenpox
Bulla: Blister >1cm i.e. 2nd Degree Burn, Bullous Pemphigod
Plaque: Raised, flat-top >1cm i.e. Psoriasis & Seborrheic Keratoses
Patch: Flat, discolored >1cm i.e. Vitiligo & Port-Wine Stains
Wheal: Raised & Red Area i.e. Hives & Insect Bite reaction
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APEA 3P EXAM STUDYGUIDE LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
GUARANTEED PASS- ACE YOUR EXAM
What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? - Correct Answer-They are
split pea-sized, erythematous, tender nodules located on the pads of the fingers
and toes. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
What is the recommendation for Warfarin management when a patient misses a
dose? - Correct Answer-If within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12
hours patient will need a INR redraw
What do we need to know about ACEs and ARBs? - Correct Answer-A dry hacking
cough is a common side effect of ACEs and will go away within a week after
discontinuing. ACEs & ARBs are indicated for patients with DM, CKD, and HTN. Not
recommended as 1st line agent with African Americans & can cause angioedema.
Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide - Correct Answer-Sulfa allergy, PCN
hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout
Systolic Murmurs (Benign) - Correct Answer-MR = Mitral Regurge (SOB/Fatigue HF)
Peyton Manning = Physiologic Murmur (Asymptomatic)
AS = Aortic Stenosis (Angina, Syncope HF)
MVP = Mitral Valve Prolapse ("Click", Women 14-30, Palpitations, Chest Pain
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Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal) - Correct Answer-AR = Aortic Regurgitation (Angina,
HF, Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)
What does S1 indicate? - Correct Answer-S1 Closure of the Atrioventricular Valves
(Mitral & Tricuspid Valves)
What does S2 indicate? - Correct Answer-S2 Closure of the Semilunar Valves
(Aortic & Pulmonic Valves)
S3 is often heard in? - Correct Answer-CHF, possibly normal for athletic
adolescents
S4 is often heard in? - Correct Answer-Diastolic HF, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
(LVH), Poorly controlled HTN, MI
Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - Correct Answer-Antiplatelets
(Plavix, ASA), Pentoxifylline (Decreases blood viscosity)
Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - Correct Answer-Gold Standard =
Angiography
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment - Correct Answer-
Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin = If LDL>150 use high doses. Watch for LFTs &
arthralgia. Change type & dose if issues. Helps stabilize plaques.
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What medications are indicated for HF treatment? - Correct Answer-ACEs, ARBs,
ARNI w/BBs, Aldosterone Recepter Antagonists
What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei (Scabies)? - Correct Answer-Topical
Permetherin massaged from head to soles of feet and wash off with shower or
bath after 8-14hrs. Treat again in 1 week.
What would cause decrease in Digoxin levels? - Correct Answer-Antacids
Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause? - Correct Answer-Hemolytic
Anemia
What can PCOS result in? - Correct Answer-Increased insulin levels
(Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens, Hirsutism
What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy? - Correct Answer-Methyldopa
(Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine
What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? - Correct Answer-Painless, red
bleeding
What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - Correct Answer-Tender, warm,
swollen joints
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Medications that can cause ototoxicity? - Correct Answer-Aminoglycosides, loop
diuretics, NSAIDs, antihistamines, nasal decongestants
What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? - Correct Answer-2 weeks
What does MCV lab value measure? - Correct Answer-Mean Corpuscular Volume
helps diagnose different types of anemia such as B12 & Folate (Macrocytic) and Fe
anemia (Microcytic)
Rhogam is given at how many week gestation? - Correct Answer-27-28 weeks
What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate? - Correct Answer-They are
irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules located on the hands and feet. Seen in
Infective Endocarditis
Names of skin lesions? - Correct Answer-Macule: Flat <1cm i.e. freckle
Papule: Raised <1cm i.e. acne
Nodule: Raised >1cm i.e. lipoma
Vesicle: Blister <1cm i.e. HSV, Chickenpox
Bulla: Blister >1cm i.e. 2nd Degree Burn, Bullous Pemphigod
Plaque: Raised, flat-top >1cm i.e. Psoriasis & Seborrheic Keratoses
Patch: Flat, discolored >1cm i.e. Vitiligo & Port-Wine Stains
Wheal: Raised & Red Area i.e. Hives & Insect Bite reaction
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