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APEA 3P EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026|WELL REVISED ASSESSMENT
WITH EXCELLENT SOLUTIONS
Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - correct-answer -Gold Standard =
Angiography
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment - correct-answer -
Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin = If LDL>150 use high doses. Watch for LFTs &
arthralgia. Change type & dose if issues. Helps stabilize plaques.
What medications are indicated for HF treatment? - correct-answer -ACEs, ARBs,
ARNI w/BBs, Aldosterone Recepter Antagonists
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What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei (Scabies)? - correct-answer -Topical
Permetherin massaged from head to soles of feet and wash off with shower or
bath after 8-14hrs. Treat again in 1 week.
Names of skin lesions? - correct-answer -Macule: Flat <1cm i.e. freckle
Papule: Raised <1cm i.e. acne
Nodule: Raised >1cm i.e. lipoma
Vesicle: Blister <1cm i.e. HSV, Chickenpox
Bulla: Blister >1cm i.e. 2nd Degree Burn, Bullous Pemphigod
Plaque: Raised, flat-top >1cm i.e. Psoriasis & Seborrheic Keratoses
Patch: Flat, discolored >1cm i.e. Vitiligo & Port-Wine Stains
Wheal: Raised & Red Area i.e. Hives & Insect Bite reaction
Keloid - correct-answer -Hyperthrophic scar that is invasive beyond point of
original injury
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What is Tinea Capitis and What is the treatment? - correct-answer -Scalp Ring-
Worm. Round, scaly patches on scalp (Cradle Cap). Treatment is Grisefulvin
500mg with high fat meals for 4-6weeks
What is Tinea Corporis and What is the treatment? - correct-answer -Body Ring-
Worm. Red, scaly plaques on the body or trunk in a ring-like/circular pattern.
Topical Azoles (I.E. Clotrimazole) for 2 weeks.
How do you assess Melanoma? - correct-answer -ABCDE (Asymmetry, Border,
Color, Diameter >6mm, and Evolution/Elevation
Signs & Symptoms of Psoriasis? - correct-answer -Silvery-White Scales, Pitted
Nails, Positive Auspitz Sign (Pinpoint bleeding when lesions/scales are scraped)
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Facts about Shingles (Herpes Zoster) - correct-answer -- Unilateral Dermatomal
Rash which starts as a painful red rash (patch) and progresses to blisters
(vesicles).
- Post herpetic neuralgia pain is common and can last longer than 1 month after
rash resolves.
- May transmit chickenpox virus to unvaccinated & susceptible patients.
- Treatment consists of Acyclovir, Valacyclovir, or Famciclovir and most effective if
started within 48-72hrs of rash appearance.
Facts about Contact Dermatitis (Eczema) - correct-answer -- Papules or Vesicles
typically 5mm or less which are red, raised bumps
- Skin becomes dry, scaly, and rough leading to formation of crusts or flakes on
skin surface
- If scratched or irritated, the skin may ooze
- Treatment consists of Corticosteroids, Antihistamines, Calcineurin Inhibitors
(Tacrolimus)
APEA 3P EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026|WELL REVISED ASSESSMENT
WITH EXCELLENT SOLUTIONS
Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - correct-answer -Gold Standard =
Angiography
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment - correct-answer -
Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin = If LDL>150 use high doses. Watch for LFTs &
arthralgia. Change type & dose if issues. Helps stabilize plaques.
What medications are indicated for HF treatment? - correct-answer -ACEs, ARBs,
ARNI w/BBs, Aldosterone Recepter Antagonists
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What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei (Scabies)? - correct-answer -Topical
Permetherin massaged from head to soles of feet and wash off with shower or
bath after 8-14hrs. Treat again in 1 week.
Names of skin lesions? - correct-answer -Macule: Flat <1cm i.e. freckle
Papule: Raised <1cm i.e. acne
Nodule: Raised >1cm i.e. lipoma
Vesicle: Blister <1cm i.e. HSV, Chickenpox
Bulla: Blister >1cm i.e. 2nd Degree Burn, Bullous Pemphigod
Plaque: Raised, flat-top >1cm i.e. Psoriasis & Seborrheic Keratoses
Patch: Flat, discolored >1cm i.e. Vitiligo & Port-Wine Stains
Wheal: Raised & Red Area i.e. Hives & Insect Bite reaction
Keloid - correct-answer -Hyperthrophic scar that is invasive beyond point of
original injury
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What is Tinea Capitis and What is the treatment? - correct-answer -Scalp Ring-
Worm. Round, scaly patches on scalp (Cradle Cap). Treatment is Grisefulvin
500mg with high fat meals for 4-6weeks
What is Tinea Corporis and What is the treatment? - correct-answer -Body Ring-
Worm. Red, scaly plaques on the body or trunk in a ring-like/circular pattern.
Topical Azoles (I.E. Clotrimazole) for 2 weeks.
How do you assess Melanoma? - correct-answer -ABCDE (Asymmetry, Border,
Color, Diameter >6mm, and Evolution/Elevation
Signs & Symptoms of Psoriasis? - correct-answer -Silvery-White Scales, Pitted
Nails, Positive Auspitz Sign (Pinpoint bleeding when lesions/scales are scraped)
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Facts about Shingles (Herpes Zoster) - correct-answer -- Unilateral Dermatomal
Rash which starts as a painful red rash (patch) and progresses to blisters
(vesicles).
- Post herpetic neuralgia pain is common and can last longer than 1 month after
rash resolves.
- May transmit chickenpox virus to unvaccinated & susceptible patients.
- Treatment consists of Acyclovir, Valacyclovir, or Famciclovir and most effective if
started within 48-72hrs of rash appearance.
Facts about Contact Dermatitis (Eczema) - correct-answer -- Papules or Vesicles
typically 5mm or less which are red, raised bumps
- Skin becomes dry, scaly, and rough leading to formation of crusts or flakes on
skin surface
- If scratched or irritated, the skin may ooze
- Treatment consists of Corticosteroids, Antihistamines, Calcineurin Inhibitors
(Tacrolimus)
