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APEA 3P
High Stakes Exam Study Guide
Questions And Verified Answers
Latest Update
What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy?
Correct Answer Methyldopa (Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine,
Hydralazine
What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa?
Correct Answer Painless, red bleeding
What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Correct Answer Tender, warm, swollen joints
,Medications that can cause ototoxicity? -
Correct Answer Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, NSAIDs, antihistamines,
nasal decongestants
What is the treatment time for enterobiasis?
Correct Answer 2 weeks
What would cause decrease in Digoxin levels? —
Correct Answer Antacids
Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause?
Correct Answer Hemolytic Anemia
What can PCOS result in?
Correct Answer Increased insulin levels (Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens,
Hirsutism
What does MCV lab value measure?
,Correct Answer Mean Corpuscular Volume helps diagnose different types
of anemia such as B12 & Folate (Macrocytic) and Fe anemia (Microcytic)
Rhogam is given at how many week gestation?
Correct Answer 27-28 weeks
What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate?
Correct Answer They are irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules
located on the hands and feet. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? -
Correct Answer They are split pea-sized, erythematous, tender nodules
located on the pads of the fingers and toes. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
What is the recommendation for Warfarin management when a patient
misses a dose?
Correct Answer |f within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12
hours patient will need a INR redraw
What do we need to know about ACEs and ARBs?
, Correct Answer A dry hacking cough is a common side effect of ACEs and
will go away within a week after discontinuing. ACEs & ARBs are indicated
for patients with DM, CKD, and HTN. Not recommended as 1st line agent
with African Americans & can cause angioedema.
Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide
Correct Answer Sulfa allergy, PCN hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout
Systolic Murmurs (Benign)
Correct Answer MR = Mitral Regurge (SOB/Fatigue HF)
Peyton Manning = Physiologic Murmur (Asymptomatic)
AS = Aortic Stenosis (Angina, Syncope HF)
MVP = Mitral Valve Prolapse ("Click", Women 14-30, Palpitations, Chest
Pain
Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal)
Correct Answer AR = Aortic Regurgitation (Angina, HF, Dizziness, Chest
Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)
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APEA 3P
High Stakes Exam Study Guide
Questions And Verified Answers
Latest Update
What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy?
Correct Answer Methyldopa (Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine,
Hydralazine
What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa?
Correct Answer Painless, red bleeding
What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Correct Answer Tender, warm, swollen joints
,Medications that can cause ototoxicity? -
Correct Answer Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, NSAIDs, antihistamines,
nasal decongestants
What is the treatment time for enterobiasis?
Correct Answer 2 weeks
What would cause decrease in Digoxin levels? —
Correct Answer Antacids
Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause?
Correct Answer Hemolytic Anemia
What can PCOS result in?
Correct Answer Increased insulin levels (Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens,
Hirsutism
What does MCV lab value measure?
,Correct Answer Mean Corpuscular Volume helps diagnose different types
of anemia such as B12 & Folate (Macrocytic) and Fe anemia (Microcytic)
Rhogam is given at how many week gestation?
Correct Answer 27-28 weeks
What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate?
Correct Answer They are irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules
located on the hands and feet. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? -
Correct Answer They are split pea-sized, erythematous, tender nodules
located on the pads of the fingers and toes. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
What is the recommendation for Warfarin management when a patient
misses a dose?
Correct Answer |f within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12
hours patient will need a INR redraw
What do we need to know about ACEs and ARBs?
, Correct Answer A dry hacking cough is a common side effect of ACEs and
will go away within a week after discontinuing. ACEs & ARBs are indicated
for patients with DM, CKD, and HTN. Not recommended as 1st line agent
with African Americans & can cause angioedema.
Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide
Correct Answer Sulfa allergy, PCN hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout
Systolic Murmurs (Benign)
Correct Answer MR = Mitral Regurge (SOB/Fatigue HF)
Peyton Manning = Physiologic Murmur (Asymptomatic)
AS = Aortic Stenosis (Angina, Syncope HF)
MVP = Mitral Valve Prolapse ("Click", Women 14-30, Palpitations, Chest
Pain
Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal)
Correct Answer AR = Aortic Regurgitation (Angina, HF, Dizziness, Chest
Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)
