3P APEA EXAM (ACTUAL 2025) QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Difference between varicose vein and arteriosclerosis –
<<Answers<<>>>Is the affected vessel
Arteriosclerosis affects arteries whereas varicose veins affects
veins
A patient has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10
years. Indicate the most likely position of his point of
maximal impulse (PMI) -<<Answers<<>>>5th ICS, left of
MCL
A pt. taking atorvastatin newly diagnosed with dyslipidemia
complaints of fatigue, weakness, and muscle aches in his
lower back, arms, legs for the past 3 days. it is not improved
with rest How should this be evaluated? –
<<Answers<<>>>Stop the atorvastatin immediately
symptom not indicative of HF -<<Answers<<>>>headache
What class of meds is preferred to normalized lipid levels and
reduce risk of cardiac events -<<Answers<<>>>HMG CoA
reductase inhibitors
