AANP FNP CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM 2024/2025
Aanp Fnp Test Bank Questions And Correct Answers
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If your patient is in the catarrhal stage of pertussis, upon examination
you would find which of the following? - ANSWER>> You would find
mild upper respiratory symptoms with cough. And mild conjunctival
injection. It is really indistinguishable from the common cold.
What would NOT be considered a typical finding in a geriatric patient? -
ANSWER>> Low frequency hearing loss. A typical finding in a geriatric
patient would be a high frequency hearing loss. The speaking voice is
high frequency. Degenerative changes of the ossicles, fewer auditory
neurons and atrophy of the hair cells results in sensorineural hearing
loss.
Typical findings in a geriatric patient? - ANSWER>> Thinner epidermis,
dermis and subcutaneous layers of skin, bright purple-colored patches
on the forearms and hands, opaque white ring at the periphery of the
cornea
Risk factors for age-related macular degeneration - ANSWER>> Tobacco
use, aging, sun exposure and family history
Underweight BMI - ANSWER>> <18.5
Normal BMI - ANSWER>> 18.5-24.9
Overweight BMI - ANSWER>> 25-29.9
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Obese BMI - ANSWER>> 30-39.9
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, Grossly obese BMI - ANSWER>> >40
Pregnancy Category A Drugs - ANSWER>> Vitamins and levothyroxine
Pregnancy Category B Drugs - ANSWER>> Acetaminophen, ibuprofen,
penicillins, cephalosporins, and azithromycin and erythromycin
antibiotics.
A geriatric patient who has a 40 pack-year smoking history complains of
painful cramping in the leg muscles that occurs after walking for 20
minutes. After taking a complete history and performing a physical
exam, an NP decides that the most likely diagnosis is? - ANSWER>>
Intermittent claudication
What is a common cause of acne? - ANSWER>> Increase in androgens
In a 19-year-old who presents with a sore throat and anterior cervical
adenopathy, which causative agent would be suspected? - ANSWER>>
Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus
When completing the initial assessment for depression in geriatric
adults, the NP should evaluate? - ANSWER>> Mental status exam
What is the most common risk factor for developing severe
hyperbilirubinemia in the newborn? - ANSWER>> Blood incompatibility
with the mother
Which trimester of pregnancy is a woman with a fundal height
measurement at the umbilicus? - ANSWER>> Second
Which of the following conditions exacerbate urinary incontinence? -
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ANSWER>> Impacted stool and atrophic vaginitis
, An adult patient presents with a 2-day history of intermittent stabbing
chest pain that worsens with deep breaths. The patient reports a
nonproductive cough and no fever for several days, and denies trauma,
palpitations or GI symptoms. VS normal. Lungs are clear, heart sounds
normal. PE reveals localized chest wall tenderness at the costal margin.
EKG and CXR normal. The most likely diagnosis is? - ANSWER>>
Costchondritis
The most common skin cancer is? - ANSWER>> Basal cell carcinoma
What is true regarding depression in the elderly? - ANSWER>>
Depression can be induced by prescribed and OTC medications
Acute otitis media has what characteristics? - ANSWER>> Loss of
ossicular landmarks on the TM
What constellations of symptoms, lasting more than 3 months, is MOST
common in fibromyalgia? - ANSWER>> Diffuse pain, sleep abnormality,
fatigue
An adult male is seen for an initial visit. He denies tobacco, drug, or
ETOH use. He has a sedentary lifestyle and no family history of DM. VS
normal, BMI = 31. What diabetes screening tests would an NP order? -
ANSWER>> Fasting plasma glucose
An adolescent presents for a preparticipation athlete exam. In
determining clearance for participation in sports, what should be
considered? - ANSWER>> Characteristics of the sport
Urinary and bowel dysfunction, saddle anesthesia, and leg weakness or
foot drop are signs of? - ANSWER>> Cauda equina syndrome
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, The NP would suspect what person to be at the highest risk for Rocky
Mountain spotted fever? - ANSWER>> A 40-year old male who is living
in a wooded area raising dogs
What condition is associated with the development of type 2 DM? -
ANSWER>> Delivery of a neonate weighing 9 lb or greater
What condition is a risk factor for development of DVT and PE? -
ANSWER>> Visceral malignancy
Research studies indicate that ED in geriatric patients is a common
complication in? - ANSWER>> Vascular disease
What neuro signs are characteristic of the patient with AD? -
ANSWER>> Gait disorder and impaired stereognosis
A frail elderly male patient complains of difficulty with urination. The
International Prostate Symptom Score can assist with decisions
regarding the diagnosis of BPH. What symptom is consistent with the
items on this scale? - ANSWER>> Nocturia
The best medication for a patient who complains of IBS with cramping
is? - ANSWER>> Dicyclomine (Bentyl)
Major causes of CKD include? - ANSWER>> Amyloidosis and SLE
A risk factor postmeno osteoporosis is? - ANSWER>> History of tobacco
use
An NP considering referral of a frail elderly patient for hospice care
understands that? - ANSWER>> Documentation of limited life
expectancy is a prerequisite
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