APEA 3P EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS 2025/2026
What is the recommendation for Warfarin management when a
patient misses a dose? - 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? - 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 - ANSWER -
>Sulfa allergy, PCN hypersensitivity,
Asthma, Gout
Systolic Murmurs (Benign) - 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
Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal) - ANSWER ->AR =
Aortic
Regurgitation (Angina, HF, Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)
,What S1
does S1 - ANSWER -> Closur
indicate e of
? the
Atrioventricular Valves (Mitral & Tricuspid Valves)
What does S2 indicate? S2
Semilun - ANSWER -> Closur
ar e of
the
Valves (Aortic & Pulmonic
Valves)
S3 is often CHF,
heard in? - ANSWER -> possibl
athletic y
normal
for
adolescent
s
S4 is Diastoli
often - ANSWER -> c HF,
heard in? Left
Ventricul
ar
Hypertrophy (LVH), Poorly controlled HTN, MI
Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - ANSWER
>Antiplatelets (Plavix, ASA), Pentoxifylline (Decreases blood
viscosity)
,Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - ANSWER ->Gold
Standard = Angiography
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment - ANSWER ->
Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin = If LDL>150 use high doses. Watch for
LFTs & arthralgia. Change type & dose if issues. Helps stabilize
plaques.
What
medicati - ANSWER
ons are
indicated
for HF
treatment
?
> CEs, ARBs, ARNI w/BBs, Aldosterone Recepter
ntagonists
What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei (Scabies)? -
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.
Names of skin lesions? - 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
Keloid beyond Hyperthrophic scar
- ANSWER -> that is invasive
point of original injury
What is Tinea Capitis and What is the treatment? - ANSWER
>Scalp Ring-Worm. Round, scaly patches on scalp (Cradle Cap).
Treatment is Grisefulvin 500mg with high fat meals for 4-6weeks
What is Tinea Corporis and What is the treatment? - ANSWER
>Body Ring-Worm. Red, scaly plaques on the body or trunk in a
ring-like/circular pattern. Topical Azoles (I.E. Clotrimazole) for 2
weeks.
How do you assess Melanoma? - ANSWER ->ABCDE
(Asymmetry,
Border, Color, Diameter >6mm, and Evolution/Elevation
Signs & Symptoms of Psoriasis? - ANSWER ->Silvery-White
Scales, Pitted Nails, Positive Auspitz Sign (Pinpoint bleeding
when lesions/scales are scraped)
Facts about Shingles (Herpes Zoster) - ANSWER ->- Unilateral
Dermatomal Rash which starts as a painful red rash (patch) and
progresses to blisters (vesicles).
- Post herpetic neuralgia pain is common and can last longer than
1 month after rash resolves.
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS 2025/2026
What is the recommendation for Warfarin management when a
patient misses a dose? - 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? - 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 - ANSWER -
>Sulfa allergy, PCN hypersensitivity,
Asthma, Gout
Systolic Murmurs (Benign) - 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
Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal) - ANSWER ->AR =
Aortic
Regurgitation (Angina, HF, Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)
,What S1
does S1 - ANSWER -> Closur
indicate e of
? the
Atrioventricular Valves (Mitral & Tricuspid Valves)
What does S2 indicate? S2
Semilun - ANSWER -> Closur
ar e of
the
Valves (Aortic & Pulmonic
Valves)
S3 is often CHF,
heard in? - ANSWER -> possibl
athletic y
normal
for
adolescent
s
S4 is Diastoli
often - ANSWER -> c HF,
heard in? Left
Ventricul
ar
Hypertrophy (LVH), Poorly controlled HTN, MI
Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - ANSWER
>Antiplatelets (Plavix, ASA), Pentoxifylline (Decreases blood
viscosity)
,Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - ANSWER ->Gold
Standard = Angiography
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment - ANSWER ->
Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin = If LDL>150 use high doses. Watch for
LFTs & arthralgia. Change type & dose if issues. Helps stabilize
plaques.
What
medicati - ANSWER
ons are
indicated
for HF
treatment
?
> CEs, ARBs, ARNI w/BBs, Aldosterone Recepter
ntagonists
What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei (Scabies)? -
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.
Names of skin lesions? - 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
Keloid beyond Hyperthrophic scar
- ANSWER -> that is invasive
point of original injury
What is Tinea Capitis and What is the treatment? - ANSWER
>Scalp Ring-Worm. Round, scaly patches on scalp (Cradle Cap).
Treatment is Grisefulvin 500mg with high fat meals for 4-6weeks
What is Tinea Corporis and What is the treatment? - ANSWER
>Body Ring-Worm. Red, scaly plaques on the body or trunk in a
ring-like/circular pattern. Topical Azoles (I.E. Clotrimazole) for 2
weeks.
How do you assess Melanoma? - ANSWER ->ABCDE
(Asymmetry,
Border, Color, Diameter >6mm, and Evolution/Elevation
Signs & Symptoms of Psoriasis? - ANSWER ->Silvery-White
Scales, Pitted Nails, Positive Auspitz Sign (Pinpoint bleeding
when lesions/scales are scraped)
Facts about Shingles (Herpes Zoster) - ANSWER ->- Unilateral
Dermatomal Rash which starts as a painful red rash (patch) and
progresses to blisters (vesicles).
- Post herpetic neuralgia pain is common and can last longer than
1 month after rash resolves.
