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Updated 2025 test bank for the APEA 3P Exam Final Version, featuring comprehensive 100 questions and verified answers covering Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment for advanced practice nursing.
A 70-years-old man walks 20- minutes most days of the week.He has begun to complain of pain of his left calf when he is walking. The problem has gotten gradually worse and now he is unable to complete his 20 minutes walks without stopping to rest. What choice best describes the pain associated with peripheral artery disease? - ANSWER-a dull pain and cramp
Papilledema is cause for concern because it is suggestive of: -
ANSWER-Increased intracranial pressure
A 38-year-old patient with a history of abdominal pain presents to the nurse practitioner. Findings reveal superficial edema and bruising in the subcutaneous fatty tissue around the umbilicus.Hemorrhagic pancreatic is suspected because of which finding?
- ANSWER-A positive Cullen's sign
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A 57-year-old post-menopausal female presents with a complaint of vaginal burning, pruritus, and painful intercourse.On examination, the nurse practitioner would be most concern
with the findings: - ANSWER-A friable cervix
When intervention does the American College of Rheumatology recommend as first line therapy for Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid
arthritis or something else: - ANSWER-Exercise and weight loss
Which of the following drugs is not contraindicated for concurrent use with warfarin (Coumadin)? - ANSWER- Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
The lymphatic ducts drain into the: - ANSWER-Venous system
Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for trichomoniasis in a non-pregnant woman? - ANSWER- Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Osteosarcoma in a pediatric patient is most often diagnosed
when there is: - ANSWER-pain in the affected bone
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In a patient who has a history of migraine headaches, which characteristics is most common? - ANSWER-Family history
Symptoms associated with small bowel obstruction usually
include: - ANSWER-Vomiting and pain
Unilateral rhinitis could be caused by all of the following
except: - ANSWER-Drug induced rhinitis
A 7-year-old child has been diagnosed with acute sinusitis. The
drug class that should be avoided is: - ANSWER-antihistamines
A patient present with a elongated head with bony prominence of the forehead, nose, and lower jaw. These facial features could
be suggestive of: - ANSWER-Acomegaly
Why would a child diagnosed with beat thalassemia and hemosiderosis received deferoxamine (Desferal)? - ANSWER- To eliminate excessive iron and prevent organ damage
A patient has newly diagnosed hypothyroidism. What are the patients TSH level expected to be? - ANSWER-Higher than normal
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