APEA 3P Exam Test Bank Overview Questions and Correct Answers
Absence of rugae - Answer-Sign of estrogen deficiency in women.
Acarbose (Precose) - Answer-Medication that inhibits enzymes needed to digest carbohydrates,
specifically alpha-glucosidase enzymes.
ACE inhibitor cough - Answer-Typically resolves 1-4 days after discontinuation of therapy but may linger
up to 4 weeks.
Acromegaly features - Answer-Elongated head with prominent facial bones.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis - Answer-Usually diagnosed by a completed blood count.
Acute sinusitis treatment to avoid - Answer-Antihistamines should be avoided in children.
Albuterol - Answer-Common SABA, brand name Ventolin.
Alpha-adrenergic blockers - Answer-Relax prostate smooth muscle to increase urine flow.
Aminoglycosides - Answer-Class of antibiotics that can cause hearing loss.
Anticholinergics - Answer-Drugs blocking acetylcholine, treat urinary incontinence.
Antihistamines and BPH - Answer-Should be avoided due to the risk of urinary retention.
, Asthma treatment - Answer-Short-acting bronchodilators are used to relieve acute wheezing in asthma
patients.
Atopic dermatitis treatment - Answer-Next choice is topical corticosteroids.
Atrophic vaginitis - Answer-Vaginal disorder with thinning after menopause.
Atypical pneumonia findings - Answer-Includes low-grade fever, malaise, and clear lung fields on
auscultation.
Avoided medication for headache prophylaxis - Answer-Venlafaxine (Effexor) should be avoided due to
serious side effects.
Bacterial meningitis headaches - Answer-Caused by increased intracranial pressure.
Benign positional vertigo treatment - Answer-Initial treatment is Meclizine (Antivert).
Benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin - Answer-Improves the efficacy of erythromycin for acne treatment.
Bloody nipple discharge - Answer-Bloody spontaneous discharge from the right nipple indicates the
need for further evaluation.
Breast cancer risk factors - Answer-Low socioeconomic status is not a risk.
Bulimia weight characteristic - Answer-Patients are often of average weight.
Absence of rugae - Answer-Sign of estrogen deficiency in women.
Acarbose (Precose) - Answer-Medication that inhibits enzymes needed to digest carbohydrates,
specifically alpha-glucosidase enzymes.
ACE inhibitor cough - Answer-Typically resolves 1-4 days after discontinuation of therapy but may linger
up to 4 weeks.
Acromegaly features - Answer-Elongated head with prominent facial bones.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis - Answer-Usually diagnosed by a completed blood count.
Acute sinusitis treatment to avoid - Answer-Antihistamines should be avoided in children.
Albuterol - Answer-Common SABA, brand name Ventolin.
Alpha-adrenergic blockers - Answer-Relax prostate smooth muscle to increase urine flow.
Aminoglycosides - Answer-Class of antibiotics that can cause hearing loss.
Anticholinergics - Answer-Drugs blocking acetylcholine, treat urinary incontinence.
Antihistamines and BPH - Answer-Should be avoided due to the risk of urinary retention.
, Asthma treatment - Answer-Short-acting bronchodilators are used to relieve acute wheezing in asthma
patients.
Atopic dermatitis treatment - Answer-Next choice is topical corticosteroids.
Atrophic vaginitis - Answer-Vaginal disorder with thinning after menopause.
Atypical pneumonia findings - Answer-Includes low-grade fever, malaise, and clear lung fields on
auscultation.
Avoided medication for headache prophylaxis - Answer-Venlafaxine (Effexor) should be avoided due to
serious side effects.
Bacterial meningitis headaches - Answer-Caused by increased intracranial pressure.
Benign positional vertigo treatment - Answer-Initial treatment is Meclizine (Antivert).
Benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin - Answer-Improves the efficacy of erythromycin for acne treatment.
Bloody nipple discharge - Answer-Bloody spontaneous discharge from the right nipple indicates the
need for further evaluation.
Breast cancer risk factors - Answer-Low socioeconomic status is not a risk.
Bulimia weight characteristic - Answer-Patients are often of average weight.
