APEA 3P High Stakes Exam Study Guide Qs & Ans
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1. What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy?
Answer: Methyldopa (Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine.
2. What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa?
Answer: Painless, bright red vaginal bleeding.
3. What is a characteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Answer: Tender, warm, swollen joints.
4. Medications that can cause ototoxicity:
Answer: Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, and NSAIDs. (Note: Antihistamines and
decongestants are not generally considered ototoxic).
6. What would cause a decrease in Digoxin levels?
Answer: Antacids (when taken concurrently, they decrease absorption).
, 7. Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause?
Answer: Hemolytic anemia (in patients with G6PD deficiency).
8. What can PCOS result in?
Answer: Increased insulin levels (Hyperinsulinemia), infertility, hirsutism, acne,
and irregular menstrual cycles.
9. What does MCV lab value measure?
Answer: Mean Corpuscular Volume measures the average size of red blood cells
and helps diagnose types of anemia, such as B12 & Folate deficiency
(Macrocytic) and Iron deficiency anemia (Microcytic).
10. At how many weeks gestation is RhoGAM given?
Answer: It is typically administered at 27-28 weeks gestation.
11. What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate?
Answer: They are irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules located on the
palms of the hands and soles of the feet. They are a clinical sign associated with
Infective Endocarditis.
13. What is the recommendation for Warfarin management if a patient misses a
dose?
Answer: If within 12 hours of the scheduled time, take it. If over 12 hours have
passed, skip the dose. Do not take a double dose. An INR redraw may be
required.
14. What do we need to know about ACE inhibitors and ARBs?
Answer: A dry hacking cough is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors. ACEs &
ARBs are used for Heart Failure, CKD, and HTN. They are not recommended
during pregnancy and can cause angioedema.
15. Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide:
Answer: Sulfa allergy, anuria (inability to produce urine), and severe renal or
hepatic impairment.
18. What does S1 indicate?
Answer: Closure of the Atrioventricular Valves (Mitral and Tricuspid).
to Pass the Exam (), 100% Verified
1. What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy?
Answer: Methyldopa (Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine.
2. What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa?
Answer: Painless, bright red vaginal bleeding.
3. What is a characteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Answer: Tender, warm, swollen joints.
4. Medications that can cause ototoxicity:
Answer: Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, and NSAIDs. (Note: Antihistamines and
decongestants are not generally considered ototoxic).
6. What would cause a decrease in Digoxin levels?
Answer: Antacids (when taken concurrently, they decrease absorption).
, 7. Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause?
Answer: Hemolytic anemia (in patients with G6PD deficiency).
8. What can PCOS result in?
Answer: Increased insulin levels (Hyperinsulinemia), infertility, hirsutism, acne,
and irregular menstrual cycles.
9. What does MCV lab value measure?
Answer: Mean Corpuscular Volume measures the average size of red blood cells
and helps diagnose types of anemia, such as B12 & Folate deficiency
(Macrocytic) and Iron deficiency anemia (Microcytic).
10. At how many weeks gestation is RhoGAM given?
Answer: It is typically administered at 27-28 weeks gestation.
11. What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate?
Answer: They are irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules located on the
palms of the hands and soles of the feet. They are a clinical sign associated with
Infective Endocarditis.
13. What is the recommendation for Warfarin management if a patient misses a
dose?
Answer: If within 12 hours of the scheduled time, take it. If over 12 hours have
passed, skip the dose. Do not take a double dose. An INR redraw may be
required.
14. What do we need to know about ACE inhibitors and ARBs?
Answer: A dry hacking cough is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors. ACEs &
ARBs are used for Heart Failure, CKD, and HTN. They are not recommended
during pregnancy and can cause angioedema.
15. Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide:
Answer: Sulfa allergy, anuria (inability to produce urine), and severe renal or
hepatic impairment.
18. What does S1 indicate?
Answer: Closure of the Atrioventricular Valves (Mitral and Tricuspid).
