APEA 3P EAXAM QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS 2025-2026

When examining the skin, multiple areas of circumscribed elevations of the
skin filled with serous fluid measuring approximately 0.5cm were noted.
These types of lesions could be seen in: - ANSWER a. Herpes simplex or varicella

The principal muscles involved when closing the mouth are innervated by
which cranial nerve? - ANSWER a. Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal)

The structure that creates a channel for the vertebral artery is known as the: - ANSWER
Transverse Foramen

Which of the following is NOT a compliant patient with type 1 diabetes? - ANSWER
Polycythemia

When suspecting pediculosis capitis, the chief complaint is: - ANSWER Itching

The structure that appears as the large swelling posteriorly on the superior
ramus of the ischium and bears most of the weight in sitting, is known as the: - ANSWER
Ischial tuberosity

When percussing the posterior chest, which one of the following techniques
would be omitted? - ANSWER Percuss areas over the scapulae

On examination of the pupils, both are round but the right pupil appears larger
than the left and reacts much slower to light. This condition may be indicative
of: - ANSWER A tonic pupil

During the type of seizure activity, the patient experiences partial seizures that
resemble tonic-clonic seizures. The patient may recall the aura and unilateral
neurologic deficit is present during the postictal period. This type of seizure
activity is referred to as a: - ANSWER focal seizure that becomes generalized

A female patient complains of weakness in both arms when transferring the
wet clothes from the washer and placing them in the dryer. This finding could
be suggestive of which type of weakness pattern? - ANSWER Symmetric

To palpate the right ovary when performing the bimanual vaginal exam, the
abdominal hand should be on the right lower quadrant and the pelvic hand
needs to be: - ANSWER In the right lateral fornix