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The PMHNP is trying to determine if a patient who has
been diagnosed with major depressive disorder also has
bipolar disorder. What atypical symptoms may indicate the
coexistence of bipolar disorder in a major depressive
cycle?
A - Hypophagia and insomnia
B - Hypermania and dysphasia
C - Leaden paralysis and rigidity
D - Hyperphagia and hypersomnia - ANSWER-
Hyperphagia and hypersomnia
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The following patients have various risk factors for stroke.
Which of the following patients would have the lowest risk
of having a stroke?
A-A45-year-old female who smokes cigarettes and takes
oral contraceptives
B-A 40-year old Black male with sickle cell disease
C-A63-year old patient with atrial fibrillation and diabetes
mellitus
D-A 35-year-old female diagnosed with a deep-vein
thrombosis (DVT) secondary to a calf injury - ANSWER-A
35-year-old female diagnosed with a deep-vein thrombosis
(DVT) secondary to a calf injury
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Which of the following reproductive system side effects is
most commonly seen in patients taking valproate
(Depakene, Depakote)?
A-Polycystic ovarian syndrome
B-Menorrhagia
C-Anovulation
D-Hypoandrogenism - ANSWER-polycystic ovarian
syndrome
The PMHNP is treating a client who recently underwent
aspiration of the knee due to an effusion. The PMHNP
knows that osteoarthritis is indicated as a differential
diagnosis because the analysis of synovial fluid shows:
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A-red blood cells.
B-more neutrophils.
C-minimal white blood cells.
D-uric acid crystals. - ANSWER-minimal white blood cells.
Which of the following is outside the PMHNP scope of
practice when prescribing medications?
A-Opioids (e.g., morphine [Roxanol])
B-Beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol [Inderal])
C-Vasodilators (e.g., sildenafil (Viagra))
D-Biguanides (e.g., metformin [Glucophage]) - ANSWER-
Biguanides (e.g., metformin [Glucophage])
3P APEA Predictor Test Bank Newest 2025 /2026
questions with 100% detailed Answers
The PMHNP is trying to determine if a patient who has
been diagnosed with major depressive disorder also has
bipolar disorder. What atypical symptoms may indicate the
coexistence of bipolar disorder in a major depressive
cycle?
A - Hypophagia and insomnia
B - Hypermania and dysphasia
C - Leaden paralysis and rigidity
D - Hyperphagia and hypersomnia - ANSWER-
Hyperphagia and hypersomnia
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The following patients have various risk factors for stroke.
Which of the following patients would have the lowest risk
of having a stroke?
A-A45-year-old female who smokes cigarettes and takes
oral contraceptives
B-A 40-year old Black male with sickle cell disease
C-A63-year old patient with atrial fibrillation and diabetes
mellitus
D-A 35-year-old female diagnosed with a deep-vein
thrombosis (DVT) secondary to a calf injury - ANSWER-A
35-year-old female diagnosed with a deep-vein thrombosis
(DVT) secondary to a calf injury
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Which of the following reproductive system side effects is
most commonly seen in patients taking valproate
(Depakene, Depakote)?
A-Polycystic ovarian syndrome
B-Menorrhagia
C-Anovulation
D-Hypoandrogenism - ANSWER-polycystic ovarian
syndrome
The PMHNP is treating a client who recently underwent
aspiration of the knee due to an effusion. The PMHNP
knows that osteoarthritis is indicated as a differential
diagnosis because the analysis of synovial fluid shows:
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A-red blood cells.
B-more neutrophils.
C-minimal white blood cells.
D-uric acid crystals. - ANSWER-minimal white blood cells.
Which of the following is outside the PMHNP scope of
practice when prescribing medications?
A-Opioids (e.g., morphine [Roxanol])
B-Beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol [Inderal])
C-Vasodilators (e.g., sildenafil (Viagra))
D-Biguanides (e.g., metformin [Glucophage]) - ANSWER-
Biguanides (e.g., metformin [Glucophage])
