AANP FNP Exam
Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
1. A 72 year old woman has been on hydrochlorthiazide 12.5 mg for many
years to control her Stage II hypertension. Her BP at this visit is 168/96. She is currently
complaining of pain in her right hip and both knees. She has increased her dose of
ibuprofen from 400 mg TID to 800 mg TID. She is still in pain and would like something
stronger. Best explanation of the effects of ibuprofen on her disease.
Ans>> It inhibits the effect of renal prostaglandins and blunts the effectiveness of the diuretic
2. Infections that affect mostly the labia and vagina except?
Ans>> Chlamydia tra- chomatis
3. The nurse practitioner would test the obturator and iliopsoas muscle to evaluate
for?
a. cholecystitis b.
c. inguinal hernia
,d. gastric ulcer
Ans>> Acute appendicitis
4. Tx for mild preeclampsia includes all except
Ans>> Prescription of methyldopa to control BP
5. All of the following services are covered under Medicare Part A except
a. inpatient hospitalization
b. medicines administered to a patient while hospitalized
d. surgeons
Ans>> nursing home care
6. A 28 year old student is seen in the school health clinic with complaints of a hacking
cough that is productive of small amounts of sputum and a runny nose. He does not
take medications, denies any allergies, and has no significant medical history. Physical
exam reveals low-grade temperature of
99.9 degrees, respirations of 16 per minute, heart rate of 90 beats per minute, and diffuse
fine crackles in the base of the lungs. A chest xray shows diffuse infiltrates on the lower
lobe of the right lung. The total WBC is 10,000. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. streptococcal pneumonia
,b. mycoplasma pneumonia
c. acute bronchitis
d. legionnaire's disease
Ans>> b
7. A 39 year old migrant worker presents to the clinic 2.5 days after a PPD skin test. The
minimum size of induration would be considered positive in this patient?
, a. 3 mm
b. 5 mm
c. 10 mm
d. 15 mm
Ans>> c
8. All of the following are correct statements regarding a durable power of attorney's
role except?
a. their decisions are legally binding
b. it can be used in other areas of a patient's life such as financial issues
c. they can decide for the patient who is on life support when it can be
terminated
d. the patient's spouse has the right to override a durable power of attorney
Ans>> d
9. All of the following are true statements regarding Munchausen syndrome except
a. it is considered a mental illness
b. the patient has a medical illness that causes an anxiety reaction and denial
c. the patient fakes an illness in order to gain attention from health care providers
d. the patient has an inconsistent medical history along with a past history of frequent
hospitalizations
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller LectJohn. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
