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APEA Exam Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024) 1. How is a diagnosis of neuroblastoma confirmed? ~ Answer: via serum catecholamine testing and a biopsy 2. Are saturated or unsaturated fatty acids better for you? ~ Answer: unsaturated 3. Which patient populations are thalassemias most common in? ~ Answer: mediterranean countries (greece and turkey), asia, africa 4. Is Meniere's disease most often unilateral or bilateral? ~ Answer: unilateral ...

The feature that distinguishes bipolar I disorder from bipolar II disorder is: the cause of symptoms. the length of symptoms. the severity of symptoms. the type of symptoms. - correct answer the severity of symptoms Which neurotransmitter is NOT typically implicated in the development of mania: norepinephrine. serotonin. gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) dopamine. - correct answer gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) The symptoms associated with postpartum blues usually resolve wi...

The feature that distinguishes bipolar I disorder from bipolar II disorder is: the cause of symptoms. the length of symptoms. the severity of symptoms. the type of symptoms. - correct answer the severity of symptoms Which neurotransmitter is NOT typically implicated in the development of mania: norepinephrine. serotonin. gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) dopamine. - correct answer gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) The symptoms associated with postpartum blues usually resolve wi...

APEA Predictor Exam with Verified Answers (2023/ 2024) 1. Which is the recommended diagnostic when a patient has a breast lump?  Answer: if less than 45, do an ultrasound. if older than 45, do a diagnostic mammogram. 2. An overactive bladder is what type of incontinence?  Answer: urge incontinence 3. What is the recommended treatment for urge incontinence?  Answer: anticholinergics like oxybutynin 4. What is the recommended treatment for stress...

When does the male fetus begin to produce testosterone? 4 weeks' gestation 6 weeks' gestation 9 weeks' gestation 12 weeks' gestation - correct answer 9 weeks' gestation A disorder of widespread vascular endothelial malfunction and vasospasm that occurs after 20 weeks' gestation and can present as late as 4 to 6 weeks postpartum is: cardiomyopathy. essential hypertension. preeclampsia. disseminated intravascular coagulation. - correct answer preeclampsia. During preg...

When does the male fetus begin to produce testosterone? 4 weeks' gestation 6 weeks' gestation 9 weeks' gestation 12 weeks' gestation - correct answer 9 weeks' gestation A disorder of widespread vascular endothelial malfunction and vasospasm that occurs after 20 weeks' gestation and can present as late as 4 to 6 weeks postpartum is: cardiomyopathy. essential hypertension. preeclampsia. disseminated intravascular coagulation. - correct answer preeclampsia. During preg...

3P’s EXAM 1. When performing a visual acuity test the nurse practitioner notes 20/30 in the left eye and 20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen eye chart. This means: a) have the patient returning in two weeks for a follow up vision screen b) dilated the eye and retest c) refer the patient to an ophthalmologist d) document this as a normal finding 2. The American psychiatric association’s diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorder defines Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy a) ...

1. Symptoms of depression are a side effect of which neurotransmitter medication? A- Dopamine B- Gabapentin C- Mu D- Cortisol 2. Which of the following is considered a synovial joint? A- -Vertebral bodies of the spine B- - Skull C- -Shoulder D- - Pubic symphysis of the pelvis 3. The most common sign associated with substance abuse in an adolescent is: A- - Poor school performance B- - Change in sleep habits C- - Increased blood pressure D- - Changes in behavior