Academic- 3Ps Assessment- Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment

APEA 3p
1. What is the hallmark symptom of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?
A. Edema
B. Bruising
C. Rash
D. Intermittent claudication: D. Intermittent claudication
2. Which lesion is painless and associated with endocarditis?
A. Osler nodes
B. Janeway lesions
C. Petechiae
D. Purpura: B. Janeway lesions
3. Which test is best to confirm Peripheral Arterial Disease?
A. ECG
B. ABI
C. Echocardiogram
D. Angiography: B. ABI
4. Which best describes shingles (Herpes Zoster)?
A. Diffuse red rash
B. Painless macules
C. Vesicular dermatomal rash
D. Annular ring: C. Vesicular dermatomal rash
5. What is the most common complication of shingles?
A. Skin cancer
B. Postherpetic neuralgia
C. Psoriasis
D. Eczema: B. Postherpetic neuralgia
6. When should a sinusitis patient be referred immediately?
A. 3 days of congestion
B. Purulent drainage
C. Periorbital swelling
D. Dry cough: C. Periorbital swelling


, 7. Weber test in Meniere's disease typically:
A. Lateralizes to affected ear
B. No sound
C. Lateralizes to unaffected ear
D. Shows normal: C. Lateralizes to unaffected ear
8. Rinne test in Meniere's disease shows:
A. BC > AC
B. No response
C. AC > BC
D. Equal in both ears: C. AC > BC
9. Which symptom combo best describes Meniere's?
A. Rash + cough
B. Dizziness + hearing loss + tinnitus
C. Nausea + vomiting
D. Visual loss: B. Dizziness + hearing loss + tinnitus
10. Which skin condition shows silvery scale plaques?
A. Eczema
B. Psoriasis
C. Impetigo
D. Rosacea: B. Psoriasis
11. Psoriasis is commonly associated with:
A. Rosacea
B. Urticaria
C. Joint pain
D. Lupus: C. Joint pain
12. First test for suspected hypothyroidism?
A. T4
B. CBC
C. TSH
D. ANA: C.