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APEA 3P FINAL EXAM 2025 NEWEST
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /A+
STUDY MATERIAL
Difference between varicose vein and arteriosclerosis - answerIs
the affected vessel
Arteriosclerosis affects arteries whereas varicose veins affects veins
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A patient has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10
years. Indicate the most likely position of his point of maximal
impulse (PMI) - answer5th ICS, left of MCL
A 43 year old Hispanic male has an audible diastolic murmur best
heard in the mitral listening point. There is no audible click. His
status has been monitored for the past two years. This murmur is
probably - answermitral stenosis
A patient who has diabetes presents with pain in his lower legs
when he walks and pain resolution with rest. When specifically
asked about his pain in his lower leg, he likely will report pain -
answerin the calf muscle
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A patient with hypertension describes a previous allergic reaction
to a sulfa antibiotic as "sloughing of skin" and hospitalization.
Which medication is contraindicated in this patient? -
answerhydrochlorothiazide
A 75 year old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know what
symptoms indicate worsening of his stenosis. the NP replies: -
answershortness of breath and syncope
A 74 year old patient has PAD. Which item listed below is an
important nonmodifiable risk factor for PAD? - answerdiabetes
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Benazepril should be d/c immediately if - answerpregnancy occurs
aortic regurgitation characteristics - answerlong asymptomatic
period follow by exercise intolerance, then dyspnea at rest
DVT classic symptoms - answerswelling, pain, and discoloration of
lower extremity
Characteristic of ACE-induced cough is that? - answerusually
begins two weeks of starting therapy
APEA 3P FINAL EXAM 2025 NEWEST
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /A+
STUDY MATERIAL
Difference between varicose vein and arteriosclerosis - answerIs
the affected vessel
Arteriosclerosis affects arteries whereas varicose veins affects veins
,2|Page
A patient has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10
years. Indicate the most likely position of his point of maximal
impulse (PMI) - answer5th ICS, left of MCL
A 43 year old Hispanic male has an audible diastolic murmur best
heard in the mitral listening point. There is no audible click. His
status has been monitored for the past two years. This murmur is
probably - answermitral stenosis
A patient who has diabetes presents with pain in his lower legs
when he walks and pain resolution with rest. When specifically
asked about his pain in his lower leg, he likely will report pain -
answerin the calf muscle
,3|Page
A patient with hypertension describes a previous allergic reaction
to a sulfa antibiotic as "sloughing of skin" and hospitalization.
Which medication is contraindicated in this patient? -
answerhydrochlorothiazide
A 75 year old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know what
symptoms indicate worsening of his stenosis. the NP replies: -
answershortness of breath and syncope
A 74 year old patient has PAD. Which item listed below is an
important nonmodifiable risk factor for PAD? - answerdiabetes
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Benazepril should be d/c immediately if - answerpregnancy occurs
aortic regurgitation characteristics - answerlong asymptomatic
period follow by exercise intolerance, then dyspnea at rest
DVT classic symptoms - answerswelling, pain, and discoloration of
lower extremity
Characteristic of ACE-induced cough is that? - answerusually
begins two weeks of starting therapy
