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APEA 3P EXAM STUDY GUIDE
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ANSWERS
2025 / 2026
Question:
What is Korsakoff syndrome?
Answer:
a deficiency in thiamine and folate caused by alcoholism
Question:
What changes to the vagina occur with aging?
Answer:
Dryness
Loss of rugae
Less pubic hair
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Question:
What is a navicular fracture?
Answer:
also known as a scaphoid fracture; this impacts the snuff box and causes tenderness there. This will have to be casted to stabilize the fracture
Question:
Heberden and Bouchard’s nodes are indicative of what disease process? What about swan neck deformities?
Answer:
osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis
Question:
What is Morton's neuroma?
Answer:
a mass between the 3rd and 4th toes that feels like a pebble; most common in women who wear high heels or tight shoes
Question:
How is Morton's neuroma diagnosed?
Answer:
via a positive Muddler's or squeeze test causing pain 2 / 4
Question:
What is the hook test?
Answer:
used to assess for a bicep tendon issue
Question:
How do we treat any rotator cuff injuries?
Answer:
wear a sling to stabilize the arm and refer to ortho
Question:
How long do migraine headaches last?
Answer:
4-72 hours
Question:
How can we abort cluster headaches?
Answer:
calcium or oxygen application
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Question:
Which type of headaches come with lacrimation and sinus symptoms?
Answer:
cluster headaches
Question:
What does the apprehension test assess for?
Answer:
used to assess for stability of the shoulder or knee; assesses for stability
Question:
How does the parathyroid gland regulate calcium?
Answer:
when parathyroid hormone is released, it pulls calcium out of the blood and into the circulation in response to hypocalcemia. it also increases absorption of calcium from the intestine
Question:
What is the first line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia?
Answer:
carbamazepine (tegretol) or amitriptyline. also want to do gabapentin or something for nerve pain
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