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Updated 2025 test bank for the APEA 3P Exam version 3, featuring comprehensive 100 questions and verified answers covering Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment for advanced practice nursing.
which antihypertensive would be appropriate to prescribe for a hypertensive patient (BP 150/90) that is in her third trimester - ANSWER-methyldopa
40yo admits to multiple sex partners with several lesions over his body. findings reveal hemorrhagic vesiculopustular lesions over the hands and feet. these lesions are most likely associated with - ANSWER-gonococcemia
which agent is NOT useful in prophylactic treatment of migraine headaches - ANSWER-sumatriptan (imitrex)
acute lymphocytic leukemia is usually diagnosed by - ANSWER-bone marrow examination
NP examines the skin of an elderly patient which findings below is NOT benign lesion associated with the aging process - ANSWER-dermatophytosis 1 / 3
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phenazopyridine (pyridium) is recommended very short-term use in patients with UTIs because - ANSWER-occurrence of hemolytic anemia
estrogen-progestic contraceptives should be avoided in women
with: - ANSWER-migraines with aura
the addition of benzoyl peroxide to erythromycin for the topical
tx of acne: - ANSWER-improves the efficacy of erythromycin
an elderly male with BPH should be advised to avoid antihistamines. What is the reason? - ANSWER-urinary retention
exam of the hair reveals a fine silky appearance. This finding may be seen in patients that have - ANSWER-hyperthyroidism
a patient develops a cough secondary to ACE. the most appropriate statement related to the ACEI cough is that the cough typically - ANSWER-resolves within a week after stopping the medication
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20 year old male living in college dorm, complains of a dry cough for the past month. assessment finding associated with an
atypical, community acquired pneumonia would include: -
ANSWER-low-grade fever, malaise, clear lung fields on auscultation
most appropriate med indicated for reversing anticoagulated effects of dabigatran etexilate (pradaza) - ANSWER- idarucizumab (paxabind)
common patho finding of patients with asthma - ANSWER- hypertrophy of smooth muscle
typical presentation of severe acute aortic regurgitation includes sudden severe shortness of breath rapidly developing heart failure and - ANSWER-decreased blood pressure
when palpating the prostate gland during the rectal exam, the prostate feels tender, swollen, boggy, and warm. this finding is consistent with - ANSWER-acute bacterial prostatitis
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