APEA 3P EXAM TEST BANK REVIEW;
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS; ALREADY GRADED A; 2026
Absence of rugae - correct answer- Sign of
estrogen deficiency in women.
Acarbose (Precose) - correct answer-
Medication that inhibits enzymes needed to digest
carbohydrates, specifically alpha-glucosidase enzymes.
ACE inhibitor cough - correct answer- Typically
resolves 1-4 days after discontinuation of therapy but may
linger up to 4 weeks.
Acromegaly features - correct answer-
Elongated head with prominent facial bones.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis - correct
answer- Usually diagnosed by a completed blood
count.
,Acute sinusitis treatment to avoid - correct
answer- Antihistamines should be avoided in
children.
Albuterol - correct answer- Common SABA,
brand name Ventolin.
Alpha-adrenergic blockers - correct answer-
Relax prostate smooth muscle to increase urine flow.
Aminoglycosides - correct answer- Class of
antibiotics that can cause hearing loss.
Anticholinergics - correct answer- Drugs
blocking acetylcholine, treat urinary incontinence.
Antihistamines and BPH - correct answer-
Should be avoided due to the risk of urinary retention.
, Asthma treatment - correct answer- Short-
acting bronchodilators are used to relieve acute wheezing
in asthma patients.
Atopic dermatitis treatment - correct answer-
Next choice is topical corticosteroids.
Atrophic vaginitis - correct answer- Vaginal
disorder with thinning after menopause.
Atypical pneumonia findings - correct answer-
Includes low-grade fever, malaise, and clear lung fields on
auscultation.
Avoided medication for headache prophylaxis -
correct answer- Venlafaxine (Effexor) should be
avoided due to serious side effects.
Bacterial meningitis headaches - correct answer-
Caused by increased intracranial pressure.
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS; ALREADY GRADED A; 2026
Absence of rugae - correct answer- Sign of
estrogen deficiency in women.
Acarbose (Precose) - correct answer-
Medication that inhibits enzymes needed to digest
carbohydrates, specifically alpha-glucosidase enzymes.
ACE inhibitor cough - correct answer- Typically
resolves 1-4 days after discontinuation of therapy but may
linger up to 4 weeks.
Acromegaly features - correct answer-
Elongated head with prominent facial bones.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis - correct
answer- Usually diagnosed by a completed blood
count.
,Acute sinusitis treatment to avoid - correct
answer- Antihistamines should be avoided in
children.
Albuterol - correct answer- Common SABA,
brand name Ventolin.
Alpha-adrenergic blockers - correct answer-
Relax prostate smooth muscle to increase urine flow.
Aminoglycosides - correct answer- Class of
antibiotics that can cause hearing loss.
Anticholinergics - correct answer- Drugs
blocking acetylcholine, treat urinary incontinence.
Antihistamines and BPH - correct answer-
Should be avoided due to the risk of urinary retention.
, Asthma treatment - correct answer- Short-
acting bronchodilators are used to relieve acute wheezing
in asthma patients.
Atopic dermatitis treatment - correct answer-
Next choice is topical corticosteroids.
Atrophic vaginitis - correct answer- Vaginal
disorder with thinning after menopause.
Atypical pneumonia findings - correct answer-
Includes low-grade fever, malaise, and clear lung fields on
auscultation.
Avoided medication for headache prophylaxis -
correct answer- Venlafaxine (Effexor) should be
avoided due to serious side effects.
Bacterial meningitis headaches - correct answer-
Caused by increased intracranial pressure.
