3P APEA EXAM Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Difference between varicose vein and arteriosclerosis - Correct answer-Is the
affected vessel
Arteriosclerosis affects arteries whereas varicose veins affects veins
A patient has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10 years. Indicate the
most likely position of his point of maximal impulse (PMI) - Correct answer-5th
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 - Correct answer-mitral 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 - Correct answer-in 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? - Correct answer-hydrochlorothiazide
A 75 year old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know what symptoms
indicate worsening of his stenosis. the NP replies: - Correct answer-shortness of
breath and syncope
A 74 year old patient has PAD. Which item listed below is an important
nonmodifiable risk factor for PAD? - Correct answer-diabetes
Benazepril should be d/c immediately if - Correct answer-pregnancy occurs
aortic regurgitation characteristics - Correct answer-long asymptomatic period
follow by exercise intolerance, then dyspnea at rest
DVT classic symptoms - Correct answer-swelling, pain, and discoloration of lower
extremity
Characteristic of ACE-induced cough is that? - Correct answer-usually begins two
weeks of starting therapy
Valve most commonly involved in chronic rheumatic heart disease - Correct
answer-mitral
Medication that can exacerbate HF - Correct answer-naproxen
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Graded A+
Difference between varicose vein and arteriosclerosis - Correct answer-Is the
affected vessel
Arteriosclerosis affects arteries whereas varicose veins affects veins
A patient has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10 years. Indicate the
most likely position of his point of maximal impulse (PMI) - Correct answer-5th
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 - Correct answer-mitral 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 - Correct answer-in 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? - Correct answer-hydrochlorothiazide
A 75 year old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know what symptoms
indicate worsening of his stenosis. the NP replies: - Correct answer-shortness of
breath and syncope
A 74 year old patient has PAD. Which item listed below is an important
nonmodifiable risk factor for PAD? - Correct answer-diabetes
Benazepril should be d/c immediately if - Correct answer-pregnancy occurs
aortic regurgitation characteristics - Correct answer-long asymptomatic period
follow by exercise intolerance, then dyspnea at rest
DVT classic symptoms - Correct answer-swelling, pain, and discoloration of lower
extremity
Characteristic of ACE-induced cough is that? - Correct answer-usually begins two
weeks of starting therapy
Valve most commonly involved in chronic rheumatic heart disease - Correct
answer-mitral
Medication that can exacerbate HF - Correct answer-naproxen
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