APEA 3P Exam Test Bank
Absence of rugae - ANS Sign of estrogen deficiency in women.
Acarbose (Precose) - ANS Medication that inhibits enzymes needed to digest
carbohydrates, specifically alpha-glucosidase enzymes.
ACE inhibitor cough - ANS Typically resolves 1-4 days after discontinuation of
therapy but may linger up to 4 weeks.
Acromegaly features - ANS Elongated head with prominent facial bones.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis - ANS Usually diagnosed by a
completed blood count.
Acute sinusitis treatment to avoid - ANS Antihistamines should be avoided in
children.
Albuterol - ANS Common SABA, brand name Ventolin.
Alpha-adrenergic blockers - ANS Relax prostate smooth muscle to increase
urine flow.
Aminoglycosides - ANS Class of antibiotics that can cause hearing loss.
Anticholinergics - ANS Drugs blocking acetylcholine, treat urinary
incontinence.
Antihistamines and BPH - ANS Should be avoided due to the risk of urinary
retention.
Asthma treatment - ANS Short-acting bronchodilators are used to relieve
acute wheezing in asthma patients.
Atopic dermatitis treatment - ANS Next choice is topical corticosteroids.
Atrophic vaginitis - ANS Vaginal disorder with thinning after menopause.
Atypical pneumonia findings - ANS Includes low-grade fever, malaise, and
clear lung fields on auscultation.
Avoided medication for headache prophylaxis - ANS Venlafaxine (Effexor)
should be avoided due to serious side effects.
, Bacterial meningitis headaches - ANS Caused by increased intracranial
pressure.
Benign positional vertigo treatment - ANS Initial treatment is Meclizine
(Antivert).
Benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin - ANS Improves the efficacy of
erythromycin for acne treatment.
Bloody nipple discharge - ANS Bloody spontaneous discharge from the right
nipple indicates the need for further evaluation.
Breast cancer risk factors - ANS Low socioeconomic status is not a risk.
Bulimia weight characteristic - ANS Patients are often of average weight.
Calf pain in peripheral artery disease - ANS A dull pain or cramp describes
lower extremity calf pain associated with peripheral artery disease.
Cardiac evaluation indicators - ANS LDL of 190 mg/dl suggests further
evaluation.
Cataract - ANS Clouding of the lens affecting vision.
Chondrodermatitis - ANS Painful skin condition, often on ear or nose.
Chronic bloody diarrhea - ANS Suggestive of Crohn's disease.
Combined hormonal contraceptive contraindications - ANS Contraindicated in
women older than 45, breastfeeding, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, or history of
stroke.
Common finding in asthma - ANS Hypertrophy of smooth muscle.
Contagious disease symptoms - ANS Fever, headache, stiff neck,
photophobia, nausea, vomiting, and altered mental status prevented by the
meningococcal vaccine.
Cranial nerves for eye movement - ANS CN III, IV, VI are responsible for eye
movement.
Croup symptom - ANS Characteristic barking cough is common.
Absence of rugae - ANS Sign of estrogen deficiency in women.
Acarbose (Precose) - ANS Medication that inhibits enzymes needed to digest
carbohydrates, specifically alpha-glucosidase enzymes.
ACE inhibitor cough - ANS Typically resolves 1-4 days after discontinuation of
therapy but may linger up to 4 weeks.
Acromegaly features - ANS Elongated head with prominent facial bones.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis - ANS Usually diagnosed by a
completed blood count.
Acute sinusitis treatment to avoid - ANS Antihistamines should be avoided in
children.
Albuterol - ANS Common SABA, brand name Ventolin.
Alpha-adrenergic blockers - ANS Relax prostate smooth muscle to increase
urine flow.
Aminoglycosides - ANS Class of antibiotics that can cause hearing loss.
Anticholinergics - ANS Drugs blocking acetylcholine, treat urinary
incontinence.
Antihistamines and BPH - ANS Should be avoided due to the risk of urinary
retention.
Asthma treatment - ANS Short-acting bronchodilators are used to relieve
acute wheezing in asthma patients.
Atopic dermatitis treatment - ANS Next choice is topical corticosteroids.
Atrophic vaginitis - ANS Vaginal disorder with thinning after menopause.
Atypical pneumonia findings - ANS Includes low-grade fever, malaise, and
clear lung fields on auscultation.
Avoided medication for headache prophylaxis - ANS Venlafaxine (Effexor)
should be avoided due to serious side effects.
, Bacterial meningitis headaches - ANS Caused by increased intracranial
pressure.
Benign positional vertigo treatment - ANS Initial treatment is Meclizine
(Antivert).
Benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin - ANS Improves the efficacy of
erythromycin for acne treatment.
Bloody nipple discharge - ANS Bloody spontaneous discharge from the right
nipple indicates the need for further evaluation.
Breast cancer risk factors - ANS Low socioeconomic status is not a risk.
Bulimia weight characteristic - ANS Patients are often of average weight.
Calf pain in peripheral artery disease - ANS A dull pain or cramp describes
lower extremity calf pain associated with peripheral artery disease.
Cardiac evaluation indicators - ANS LDL of 190 mg/dl suggests further
evaluation.
Cataract - ANS Clouding of the lens affecting vision.
Chondrodermatitis - ANS Painful skin condition, often on ear or nose.
Chronic bloody diarrhea - ANS Suggestive of Crohn's disease.
Combined hormonal contraceptive contraindications - ANS Contraindicated in
women older than 45, breastfeeding, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, or history of
stroke.
Common finding in asthma - ANS Hypertrophy of smooth muscle.
Contagious disease symptoms - ANS Fever, headache, stiff neck,
photophobia, nausea, vomiting, and altered mental status prevented by the
meningococcal vaccine.
Cranial nerves for eye movement - ANS CN III, IV, VI are responsible for eye
movement.
Croup symptom - ANS Characteristic barking cough is common.
