APEA 3P EXAM — TEST BANK OVERVIEW AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
(ADVANCED PRACTICE EDUCATION ASSOCIATES) 2025/2026
A test using the Snellen eye chart to measure the clarity of vision. - (answers)Visual acuity test
A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury in a person under his or her care. -
(answers)Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy
Side effects of medications that affect neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and
norepinephrine. - (answers)Symptoms of depression
Melanoma, a type of skin cancer. - (answers)Dark raised lesion with irregular border
Dull puffiness of the eyes, pronounced and non-pitting, suggestive of conditions like Myxedema. -
(answers)Periorbital edema
A deposition of mucopolysaccharides in the dermis, commonly found in patients with advanced
hypothyroidism. - (answers)Myxedema
A tricyclic antidepressant considered off-label for prophylactic treatment of migraines. -
(answers)Amitriptyline (Elavil)
A fungal infection of the scalp characterized by areas of scaling and round patches of alopecia. -
(answers)Tinea capitis
Contraindicated in women older than 45, breastfeeding, smoking, HTN, diabetes, or hx of stroke. -
(answers)Combined hormonal contraceptive contraindications
Indicates the need for further evaluation, potentially for conditions like intraductal papilloma. -
(answers)Bloody spontaneous discharge from the nipple
,Usually solitary, smaller than 1 cm, located in large lactiferous sinuses or ducts, and has a tendency to
bleed. - (answers)Intraductal papilloma
Amitriptyline (Elavil) is considered for prophylactic treatment. - (answers)Prophylactic medication for
migraines
A condition characterized by excessive cortisol production, which can lead to various symptoms. -
(answers)Cushing syndrome
A kidney disorder that causes the body to excrete too much protein in the urine. - (answers)Nephrotic
syndrome
A type of skin tumor that appears as a dome-shaped nodule, often mistaken for squamous cell
carcinoma. - (answers)Keratoacanthoma
A rough, scaly patch on sun-exposed skin that can develop into skin cancer. - (answers)Actinic keratosis
An autoimmune condition that causes hair loss in patches. - (answers)Alopecia areata
Verapamil (verelan) and Metoprolol (Lopressor) are also options for migraine prophylaxis. -
(answers)Migraine prophylactic treatment
Can contribute to health risks, including the contraindication for combined hormonal contraceptives. -
(answers)Sedentary lifestyle effects
Further evaluation is necessary to rule out serious conditions like breast cancer. - (answers)Bloody nipple
discharge evaluation
, Generalized breast pain or tenderness, often benign. - (answers)Green or dark brown nonbloody nipple
discharge
A benign breast tumor that is usually painless and mobile. - (answers)Fibroadenoma
A condition characterized by multiple cysts in the breast tissue. - (answers)Polycystic breast disease
Should be administered to Rh negative women at 28 weeks' gestation. - (answers)Rho (D)
immunoglobulin
A measurement of the average size of the RBCs. - (answers)Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
Has the most serious side effect; patients should have a drug-free period for 3-4 weeks after every 6
months of treatment. - (answers)Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor
Maintains patency of the great arteries in patients with transposition of the great arteries. -
(answers)Prostaglandin E1 (PG1)
Characterized by painful cramping in the hips, thighs, or calf muscles after activities like walking or
climbing stairs. - (answers)Peripheral artery disease
Causes symptoms such as infertility and oligomenorrhea in premenopausal women, but not in
postmenopausal women. - (answers)Hyperprolactinemia
Used for acute asthma attacks to quickly reduce airway constriction and restore normal airflow. -
(answers)Short-Acting Beta Agonist (SABA)
Reduces the risk for infection with the virus that causes painful localized blistering rash. -
(answers)Shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine
(ADVANCED PRACTICE EDUCATION ASSOCIATES) 2025/2026
A test using the Snellen eye chart to measure the clarity of vision. - (answers)Visual acuity test
A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury in a person under his or her care. -
(answers)Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy
Side effects of medications that affect neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and
norepinephrine. - (answers)Symptoms of depression
Melanoma, a type of skin cancer. - (answers)Dark raised lesion with irregular border
Dull puffiness of the eyes, pronounced and non-pitting, suggestive of conditions like Myxedema. -
(answers)Periorbital edema
A deposition of mucopolysaccharides in the dermis, commonly found in patients with advanced
hypothyroidism. - (answers)Myxedema
A tricyclic antidepressant considered off-label for prophylactic treatment of migraines. -
(answers)Amitriptyline (Elavil)
A fungal infection of the scalp characterized by areas of scaling and round patches of alopecia. -
(answers)Tinea capitis
Contraindicated in women older than 45, breastfeeding, smoking, HTN, diabetes, or hx of stroke. -
(answers)Combined hormonal contraceptive contraindications
Indicates the need for further evaluation, potentially for conditions like intraductal papilloma. -
(answers)Bloody spontaneous discharge from the nipple
,Usually solitary, smaller than 1 cm, located in large lactiferous sinuses or ducts, and has a tendency to
bleed. - (answers)Intraductal papilloma
Amitriptyline (Elavil) is considered for prophylactic treatment. - (answers)Prophylactic medication for
migraines
A condition characterized by excessive cortisol production, which can lead to various symptoms. -
(answers)Cushing syndrome
A kidney disorder that causes the body to excrete too much protein in the urine. - (answers)Nephrotic
syndrome
A type of skin tumor that appears as a dome-shaped nodule, often mistaken for squamous cell
carcinoma. - (answers)Keratoacanthoma
A rough, scaly patch on sun-exposed skin that can develop into skin cancer. - (answers)Actinic keratosis
An autoimmune condition that causes hair loss in patches. - (answers)Alopecia areata
Verapamil (verelan) and Metoprolol (Lopressor) are also options for migraine prophylaxis. -
(answers)Migraine prophylactic treatment
Can contribute to health risks, including the contraindication for combined hormonal contraceptives. -
(answers)Sedentary lifestyle effects
Further evaluation is necessary to rule out serious conditions like breast cancer. - (answers)Bloody nipple
discharge evaluation
, Generalized breast pain or tenderness, often benign. - (answers)Green or dark brown nonbloody nipple
discharge
A benign breast tumor that is usually painless and mobile. - (answers)Fibroadenoma
A condition characterized by multiple cysts in the breast tissue. - (answers)Polycystic breast disease
Should be administered to Rh negative women at 28 weeks' gestation. - (answers)Rho (D)
immunoglobulin
A measurement of the average size of the RBCs. - (answers)Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
Has the most serious side effect; patients should have a drug-free period for 3-4 weeks after every 6
months of treatment. - (answers)Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor
Maintains patency of the great arteries in patients with transposition of the great arteries. -
(answers)Prostaglandin E1 (PG1)
Characterized by painful cramping in the hips, thighs, or calf muscles after activities like walking or
climbing stairs. - (answers)Peripheral artery disease
Causes symptoms such as infertility and oligomenorrhea in premenopausal women, but not in
postmenopausal women. - (answers)Hyperprolactinemia
Used for acute asthma attacks to quickly reduce airway constriction and restore normal airflow. -
(answers)Short-Acting Beta Agonist (SABA)
Reduces the risk for infection with the virus that causes painful localized blistering rash. -
(answers)Shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine
