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AANP PRACTICE QUESTI ONS
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION S AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) / A GRADE / NEWEST
UPDATED
Question 1: A 65-year-old woman presents for a follow-
up examination after a new patient visit. She has not seen a healthcare provider for several years. She is a smoker and her hypertension is now adequately controlled with medication. Her mother died at age 40 from a heart attack. The fasting lipid profile shows cholesterol = 240 mg/dL, HDL = 30, and LDL = 200. In addition to starting Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes, the nurse practitioner
should start the patient on:
- bile acid sequestrant.
- a statin drug.
- a cholesterol absorption inhibitor.
- low-dose aspirin.
CORRECT ANSWER : a statin drug
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Question 2: The most commonly prescribed medication
for mild systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is:
- azathioprine (AZA).
- belimumab (Benlysta).
- ibuprofen (Advil).
- cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan).
CORRECT ANSWER : ibuprofen (Advil)
Question 3: The most common sign of cervical cancer is:
- postcoital bleeding.
- strong odor from vaginal discharge.
- itching in the vaginal area.
- molluscum contagiosum.
CORRECT ANSWER : postcoital bleeding
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Question 4: The nurse practitioner prescribes
amitriptyline (Elavil) for a patient with neuropathic pain secondary to diabetes mellitus. On follow-up, the patient complains of urine retention and dry mouth. The
practitioner would:
- discontinue amitriptyline and begin ibuprofen (Motrin).
- refer to physical therapy.
- start methocarbamol (Robaxin).
- discontinue amitriptyline and begin gabapentin
(Neurontin).
CORRECT ANSWER : discontinue amitriptyline and
begin gabapentin (Neurontin)
Question 5: A 17-year-old male with rheumatoid arthritis
is being treated with an NSAID and omeprazole (Prilosec). The patient complains of headache, abdominal
pain, and gas. These symptoms are most likely:
- associated with the omeprazole.
- related to the underlying condition.
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- the result of the NSAID.
- caused by viral gastroenteritis.
CORRECT ANSWER : associated with the omeprazole
Question 6: The medication of choice for the initial
treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is:
- acetaminophen.
- prednisone.
- aspirin.
- ibuprofen.
CORRECT ANSWER : ibuprofen
Question 7: A 12-year-old with sickle cell anemia has
recently experienced a sickle cell crisis and presents for a follow-up examination after a recent hospitalization. It is most important to continue monitoring growth,
development, and:
- white blood cell levels.