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NSG 6001 APEA 3P EXAM / NSG6001 APEA 3P
EXAM-2026 JUST RELEASED NEWEST VERSION
• A 65-year-old male presents with findings of symmetric thorax with
moderate kyphosis and anterior diameter. Chest expansion is
decreased and the diaphragm descending 2 cm bilaterally. These
findings relate to:
a) Pneumothorax
b) Plural effusion
c) A fractured rib
d) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) is recommended for very short-term
use in patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) because:
a) Possible resistance
b) Occurrence of hemolytic anemia
c) Gastritis
d) Cost
Headache, rash, pruritus and occasional gastrointestinal disturbance.
An anaphylactoid-like reaction has been described.
Methemoglobinemia, hemolytic anemia, renal and hepatic toxicity have
been reported, usually at overdosage levels
• Estrogen-progestin contraceptives should be avoided in women with:
a) Tension headaches
b) Migraines with aura
c) Unilateral headaches
d) Cluster headaches
Combine contraceptives is a good choice for patients childbearing age
younger than 35 with NO aura migraine (hollier video part 1)
• The addition of benzoyl peroxide to erythromycin for the topical
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treatment of acne:
a) Improve the efficacy of erythromycin
b) Decrease the risk of desquamation
c) Decreases the risk of resistance to erythromycin
d) Increases the time patient can be exposed to sunlight
• An elderly male with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)
should be advised to avoid antihistamines. What is the
reason for this?
a) Urinary incontinence
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b) Constipation
c) Orthostatic hypotension
d) Urinary retention
• Examination of the hair reveals a fine silky appearance. This finding
may be seen in patients that have:
a) Hypothyroidism
b) Hyperthyroidism
c) Type 2 diabetes
d) Celiac disease
• A patient develops a cough secondary to an angiotensin-converting-
enzyme (ACE). The most appropriate statement related to ACE-I
cough is that the cough typically:
a) Resolves within a week after stopping the ACE inhibitor
b) Resolves with splitting the daily dose to twice daily dosing
c) Occurs with an angiotensin- II receptor blocker (ARB)
d) Affects men more than women
A dry hacking cough usually begins 1-2 weeks of starting ACE, but may
occur up to 6 months later. Typically resolves 1-4 days of
discontinuation of therapy, buy may linger up to 4 weeks
• A patient with a diagnosis of giardiasis is being treated with
metronidazole (flagyl). What information would be important to
obtain before prescribing this medication?
a) If the patient allergic to sulfa
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b) If the patient has peptic ulcer disease
c) If the patient is at least 18 year of age
d) If the patient drinks alcohol
• A 20 years old male living in the college dorm, complains of a dry
cough for the past month. Assessment finding associated with an
atypical, community acquired pneumonia would include:
a) A low-grade fever, malaise, and clear lung fields on auscultation
b) A low-grade fever, malaise, and crackles audible throughout the
lung fields
c) Temperature of 1010 F, sore throat, and diminished breath sounds
on auscultation
d) Temperature of 1020 F, dyspnea, and diminished lung sounds on
auscultation
NSG 6001 APEA 3P EXAM / NSG6001 APEA 3P
EXAM-2026 JUST RELEASED NEWEST VERSION
• A 65-year-old male presents with findings of symmetric thorax with
moderate kyphosis and anterior diameter. Chest expansion is
decreased and the diaphragm descending 2 cm bilaterally. These
findings relate to:
a) Pneumothorax
b) Plural effusion
c) A fractured rib
d) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) is recommended for very short-term
use in patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) because:
a) Possible resistance
b) Occurrence of hemolytic anemia
c) Gastritis
d) Cost
Headache, rash, pruritus and occasional gastrointestinal disturbance.
An anaphylactoid-like reaction has been described.
Methemoglobinemia, hemolytic anemia, renal and hepatic toxicity have
been reported, usually at overdosage levels
• Estrogen-progestin contraceptives should be avoided in women with:
a) Tension headaches
b) Migraines with aura
c) Unilateral headaches
d) Cluster headaches
Combine contraceptives is a good choice for patients childbearing age
younger than 35 with NO aura migraine (hollier video part 1)
• The addition of benzoyl peroxide to erythromycin for the topical
,2
treatment of acne:
a) Improve the efficacy of erythromycin
b) Decrease the risk of desquamation
c) Decreases the risk of resistance to erythromycin
d) Increases the time patient can be exposed to sunlight
• An elderly male with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)
should be advised to avoid antihistamines. What is the
reason for this?
a) Urinary incontinence
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b) Constipation
c) Orthostatic hypotension
d) Urinary retention
• Examination of the hair reveals a fine silky appearance. This finding
may be seen in patients that have:
a) Hypothyroidism
b) Hyperthyroidism
c) Type 2 diabetes
d) Celiac disease
• A patient develops a cough secondary to an angiotensin-converting-
enzyme (ACE). The most appropriate statement related to ACE-I
cough is that the cough typically:
a) Resolves within a week after stopping the ACE inhibitor
b) Resolves with splitting the daily dose to twice daily dosing
c) Occurs with an angiotensin- II receptor blocker (ARB)
d) Affects men more than women
A dry hacking cough usually begins 1-2 weeks of starting ACE, but may
occur up to 6 months later. Typically resolves 1-4 days of
discontinuation of therapy, buy may linger up to 4 weeks
• A patient with a diagnosis of giardiasis is being treated with
metronidazole (flagyl). What information would be important to
obtain before prescribing this medication?
a) If the patient allergic to sulfa
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b) If the patient has peptic ulcer disease
c) If the patient is at least 18 year of age
d) If the patient drinks alcohol
• A 20 years old male living in the college dorm, complains of a dry
cough for the past month. Assessment finding associated with an
atypical, community acquired pneumonia would include:
a) A low-grade fever, malaise, and clear lung fields on auscultation
b) A low-grade fever, malaise, and crackles audible throughout the
lung fields
c) Temperature of 1010 F, sore throat, and diminished breath sounds
on auscultation
d) Temperature of 1020 F, dyspnea, and diminished lung sounds on
auscultation
