FNP AANP Practice EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER
A nurse practitioner is evaluating a 40-year-old patient suspected of having a pulmonary
embolus. The patient complains of anxiety and cough. A stat chest X-ray is normal. Which of the
following tests should the nurse practitioner perform next? - answer>>>Helical CT pulmonary
angiography
Which of the following laboratory tests are most widely accepted as indicators of the
progression of HIV infection? - answer>>>CD4 count and viral load
A 10-month-old presents with a rash, runny nose, and cough. Examination reveals a cluster of
tiny white papules with an erythematous base on the buccal mucosa. What does this suggest? -
answer>>>Measles
A 72-year-old female presents with a medical history unremarkable except for the occasional
headache. She enjoyed emotional health throughout marriage and childrearing, although her
family history is significant for strokes and nervous breakdowns. Since her husband died a year
ago, however, she has been waking every morning at 3:00 A.M., is reluctant to go out although
she has family members living nearby, and feels a continual urge to sleep. She cannot discuss
her late husband without crying. Differential diagnoses would include: - answer>>>depression,
unresolved grief, and hypothyroidism.
A 65-year-old male presents to a clinic complaining of increasing fatigue, dyspnea on exertion,
and ankle edema during the day. He has a history of mild hypertension, for which he saw his
physician years ago. The physician advised the patient to decrease his salt intake. On physical
examination, the patient is tachycardic, positive for jugular venous distention, and positive for
S3, with a systolic murmur. Chest X-ray reveals cardiomegaly with vascular redistribution. The
nurse practitioner's diagnosis should be: - answer>>>heart failure.
Which of the following criteria differentiates a TIA from a stroke? - answer>>>Absence of
residual symptoms
, A 66-year-old patient presents with bilateral otitis media with effusion and white patches in the
mouth that do not rub off when wiped with a 4 × 4. The patient should be evaluated for: -
answer>>>HIV infection.
A 14-year-old patient who fell on an outstretched hand complains of proximal forearm pain. X-
ray reveals a positive fat pad sign, and the patient is unable to fully extend the elbow. No
definitive bony changes are seen on X-ray. The most likely working diagnosis is: -
answer>>>radial head fracture.
A 2-month-old infant is presented for examination and immunizations. History includes an
uncomplicated full-term delivery and hepatitis B virus immunization shortly after birth.
Examination is unremarkable except for a diffusely erythematous (non-beet-red) macular rash
in the diaper area, sparing the inguinal folds. No satellite lesions are noted. The infant's diaper
rash is most likely caused by: - answer>>>contact dermatitis.
A 17-year-old female has never had her menses. She is at Tanner stage III of sexual
development. Her physical examination is completely normal, and her weight is appropriate for
her age and height. What is the most likely diagnosis? - answer>>>Primary amenorrhea
A 70-year-old male presents with paresthesia of the lower extremities. On examination, the
patient appears pale and shows a decreased vibratory sense. Laboratory tests reveal elevated
indirect bilirubin; Hct = 30%; mean corpuscular volume (MCV) = 120 µm3 [normal = 87-103
µm3]. The most likely diagnosis is: - answer>>>pernicious anemia.
A 47-year-old patient presents with complaints of upper abdominal discomfort with nausea and
burning after eating. The patient does not currently take any medications. The most likely
differential diagnoses would include: - answer>>>gastritis and peptic ulcer disease.
A patient with a diagnosis of diverticulosis presents with localized left lower quadrant
discomfort, a palpable mass, mild leukocytosis, and T = 100°F (37.8°C). The patient does not
appear toxic and can tolerate fluids. An appropriate plan should include: - answer>>>clear
liquids and oral antibiotics.
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