APEA 3P Actual Exam Test Bank for
2024
Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) - ANSWER-Condition with heartburn and regurgitation
symptoms.
Peripheral artery disease - ANSWER-Causes leg pain during activity, known as claudication.
Papilledema - ANSWER-Swelling of optic disc due to increased pressure.
Cullen's sign - ANSWER-Bruising around umbilicus, indicates hemorrhagic conditions.
Gray Turner's sign - ANSWER-Bruising on flanks, suggests retroperitoneal hemorrhage.
Hiatal hernia - ANSWER-Stomach bulges through diaphragm, causes GERD symptoms.
Keloid - ANSWER-Raised scar from excessive collagen formation.
Cutaneous cyst - ANSWER-Benign closed sac in skin, may contain fluid.
Chondrodermatitis - ANSWER-Painful skin condition, often on ear or nose.
Iron deficiency anemia - ANSWER-Low iron levels causing fatigue and weakness.
Valsalva maneuver - ANSWER-Forces air against closed airway, can trigger headaches.
Urge incontinence - ANSWER-Sudden urge to urinate, often treated with anticholinergics.
Thin vaginal mucosa - ANSWER-Indicates atrophic vaginitis, often post-menopause.
Absence of rugae - ANSWER-Sign of estrogen deficiency in women.
Friable cervix - ANSWER-Easily irritated tissue, prone to bleeding.
Raised cervical lesion - ANSWER-Could indicate abnormal growth, requires evaluation.
Nabothian cysts - ANSWER-Benign, common cysts on the cervix.
Atrophic vaginitis - ANSWER-Vaginal disorder with thinning after menopause.
First line therapy for OA - ANSWER-NSAIDs at lowest effective dose recommended.
Weight loss impact - ANSWER-10 pounds lost reduces knee OA risk by 50%.
Osteosarcoma symptoms - ANSWER-Commonly presents with bone pain and tenderness.
, Migraine characteristics - ANSWER-Family history is a common factor.
Small bowel obstruction symptoms - ANSWER-Includes vomiting, pain, and abdominal
distension.
Unilateral rhinitis causes - ANSWER-Foreign body or nasal polyp may be responsible.
Acute sinusitis treatment to avoid - ANSWER-Antihistamines should be avoided in children.
Acromegaly features - ANSWER-Elongated head with prominent facial bones.
Visual acuity test - ANSWER-20/30 in the left eye and 20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen
eye chart indicates the need for further evaluation.
Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy - ANSWER-A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury
in a person under his or her care.
Symptoms of depression - ANSWER-Side effect of medications such as serotonin and
norepinephrine.
Lesion characteristics - ANSWER-A dark raised and asymmetric lesion with irregular border is
indicative of melanoma.
Puffiness of the eyes - ANSWER-Dull puffiness of the eyes pronounced not pitting periorbital
edema suggests nephrotic syndrome.
Prophylactic medication for migraines - ANSWER-Amitriptyline (Elavil) is considered off-label use
for prophylactic treatment of migraines.
Scaling on the scalp - ANSWER-Areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of alopecia are
consistent with tinea capitis.
Combined hormonal contraceptive contraindications - ANSWER-Contraindicated in women
older than 45, breastfeeding, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, or history of stroke.
Bloody nipple discharge - ANSWER-Bloody spontaneous discharge from the right nipple
indicates the need for further evaluation.
Rho (D) immunoglobulin administration - ANSWER-Rh negative women should receive Rho (D)
immunoglobulin at 28 weeks' gestation.
Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) - ANSWER-MCV describes the size of the RBCs; small-sized
RBCs result in a lower MCV, while larger RBCs result in a higher MCV.
Avoided medication for headache prophylaxis - ANSWER-Venlafaxine (Effexor) should be
avoided due to serious side effects.
2024
Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) - ANSWER-Condition with heartburn and regurgitation
symptoms.
Peripheral artery disease - ANSWER-Causes leg pain during activity, known as claudication.
Papilledema - ANSWER-Swelling of optic disc due to increased pressure.
Cullen's sign - ANSWER-Bruising around umbilicus, indicates hemorrhagic conditions.
Gray Turner's sign - ANSWER-Bruising on flanks, suggests retroperitoneal hemorrhage.
Hiatal hernia - ANSWER-Stomach bulges through diaphragm, causes GERD symptoms.
Keloid - ANSWER-Raised scar from excessive collagen formation.
Cutaneous cyst - ANSWER-Benign closed sac in skin, may contain fluid.
Chondrodermatitis - ANSWER-Painful skin condition, often on ear or nose.
Iron deficiency anemia - ANSWER-Low iron levels causing fatigue and weakness.
Valsalva maneuver - ANSWER-Forces air against closed airway, can trigger headaches.
Urge incontinence - ANSWER-Sudden urge to urinate, often treated with anticholinergics.
Thin vaginal mucosa - ANSWER-Indicates atrophic vaginitis, often post-menopause.
Absence of rugae - ANSWER-Sign of estrogen deficiency in women.
Friable cervix - ANSWER-Easily irritated tissue, prone to bleeding.
Raised cervical lesion - ANSWER-Could indicate abnormal growth, requires evaluation.
Nabothian cysts - ANSWER-Benign, common cysts on the cervix.
Atrophic vaginitis - ANSWER-Vaginal disorder with thinning after menopause.
First line therapy for OA - ANSWER-NSAIDs at lowest effective dose recommended.
Weight loss impact - ANSWER-10 pounds lost reduces knee OA risk by 50%.
Osteosarcoma symptoms - ANSWER-Commonly presents with bone pain and tenderness.
, Migraine characteristics - ANSWER-Family history is a common factor.
Small bowel obstruction symptoms - ANSWER-Includes vomiting, pain, and abdominal
distension.
Unilateral rhinitis causes - ANSWER-Foreign body or nasal polyp may be responsible.
Acute sinusitis treatment to avoid - ANSWER-Antihistamines should be avoided in children.
Acromegaly features - ANSWER-Elongated head with prominent facial bones.
Visual acuity test - ANSWER-20/30 in the left eye and 20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen
eye chart indicates the need for further evaluation.
Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy - ANSWER-A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury
in a person under his or her care.
Symptoms of depression - ANSWER-Side effect of medications such as serotonin and
norepinephrine.
Lesion characteristics - ANSWER-A dark raised and asymmetric lesion with irregular border is
indicative of melanoma.
Puffiness of the eyes - ANSWER-Dull puffiness of the eyes pronounced not pitting periorbital
edema suggests nephrotic syndrome.
Prophylactic medication for migraines - ANSWER-Amitriptyline (Elavil) is considered off-label use
for prophylactic treatment of migraines.
Scaling on the scalp - ANSWER-Areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of alopecia are
consistent with tinea capitis.
Combined hormonal contraceptive contraindications - ANSWER-Contraindicated in women
older than 45, breastfeeding, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, or history of stroke.
Bloody nipple discharge - ANSWER-Bloody spontaneous discharge from the right nipple
indicates the need for further evaluation.
Rho (D) immunoglobulin administration - ANSWER-Rh negative women should receive Rho (D)
immunoglobulin at 28 weeks' gestation.
Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) - ANSWER-MCV describes the size of the RBCs; small-sized
RBCs result in a lower MCV, while larger RBCs result in a higher MCV.
Avoided medication for headache prophylaxis - ANSWER-Venlafaxine (Effexor) should be
avoided due to serious side effects.
