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ANCC Exam Questions Questions and
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Graded
A 50-year-old woman presents to the clinic for follow-up on her
type 2 diabetes mellitus. She is currently taking metformin
(Glumetza) at her maximum tolerated dose, and her HbA1C at the
current appointment is 8.6%. The patient is not open to insulin and
wants to try alternative medications to reduce her HbA1C. Which of
the following medications will directly stimulate the release of
insulin from pancreatic beta cells, thereby lowering blood glucose
concentrations?
A.
Acarbose (Precose)
Incorrect
B.
Dulaglutide
(Trulicity) Incorrect
C.
Empagliflozin
(Jardiance) Incorrect
D.
Glipizide (Glucotrol)
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Ans: Glipizide (Glucotrol)
An 18-year-old patient presents with unilateral ear pain for 2 days.
On an otoscopic exam, the tympanic membrane is bulging and
appears inflamed. The posterior landmarks are obscured, and the
light reflex is distorted. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis?
A.
Mastoiditis
Incorrect
B.
Otitis
externa
Incorrect
C.
Otitis
media
Correct
D.
Presbycusis
Ans: Otitis media
A 7-year-old boy with a past medical history of atopic dermatitis
presents to the clinic with his father for concern about an allergic
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reaction. The boy states that 2 hours ago, after eating lunch, he
developed an itchy throat and eye swelling. He reports no wheezing
or shortness of breath. The physical exam does not show urticaria,
and his airway is patent. Which of the following would be responsible
for oral allergy syndrome?
A.
Cow
milk
Incorrect
B.
Eggs
Incorrect
C.
Peaches
Correct
D.
Salmon
Ans: Peaches
An 8-year-old boy presents to the office with an erythematous,
nonpruritic, maculopapular rash in a lacy pattern on his trunk and
arms. His cheeks are also noticeably red. His mother reports that he
had a fever 1 week ago that resolved within 2 days without any
other
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symptoms until now. He is afebrile at the current visit. Which of the
following is the most likely diagnosis?
A.
Erythema
infectiosum Correct
B.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Incorrect
C.
Roseola
Incorrect
D.
Rubella
Ans: Erythema infectiosum
An 85-year-old man with recently diagnosed hypertension presents
to the clinic for a BP check. Two weeks ago, his BP was 168/74 mm
Hg, and he started taking lisinopril (Zestril) 10 mg daily. He reports
no missed doses. His BP at the current visit is 128/78 mm Hg. What
is the best next step in his BP management?
A.
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ANCC Exam Questions Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
A 50-year-old woman presents to the clinic for follow-up on her
type 2 diabetes mellitus. She is currently taking metformin
(Glumetza) at her maximum tolerated dose, and her HbA1C at the
current appointment is 8.6%. The patient is not open to insulin and
wants to try alternative medications to reduce her HbA1C. Which of
the following medications will directly stimulate the release of
insulin from pancreatic beta cells, thereby lowering blood glucose
concentrations?
A.
Acarbose (Precose)
Incorrect
B.
Dulaglutide
(Trulicity) Incorrect
C.
Empagliflozin
(Jardiance) Incorrect
D.
Glipizide (Glucotrol)
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Ans: Glipizide (Glucotrol)
An 18-year-old patient presents with unilateral ear pain for 2 days.
On an otoscopic exam, the tympanic membrane is bulging and
appears inflamed. The posterior landmarks are obscured, and the
light reflex is distorted. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis?
A.
Mastoiditis
Incorrect
B.
Otitis
externa
Incorrect
C.
Otitis
media
Correct
D.
Presbycusis
Ans: Otitis media
A 7-year-old boy with a past medical history of atopic dermatitis
presents to the clinic with his father for concern about an allergic
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2026 |
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reaction. The boy states that 2 hours ago, after eating lunch, he
developed an itchy throat and eye swelling. He reports no wheezing
or shortness of breath. The physical exam does not show urticaria,
and his airway is patent. Which of the following would be responsible
for oral allergy syndrome?
A.
Cow
milk
Incorrect
B.
Eggs
Incorrect
C.
Peaches
Correct
D.
Salmon
Ans: Peaches
An 8-year-old boy presents to the office with an erythematous,
nonpruritic, maculopapular rash in a lacy pattern on his trunk and
arms. His cheeks are also noticeably red. His mother reports that he
had a fever 1 week ago that resolved within 2 days without any
other
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2026 |
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symptoms until now. He is afebrile at the current visit. Which of the
following is the most likely diagnosis?
A.
Erythema
infectiosum Correct
B.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Incorrect
C.
Roseola
Incorrect
D.
Rubella
Ans: Erythema infectiosum
An 85-year-old man with recently diagnosed hypertension presents
to the clinic for a BP check. Two weeks ago, his BP was 168/74 mm
Hg, and he started taking lisinopril (Zestril) 10 mg daily. He reports
no missed doses. His BP at the current visit is 128/78 mm Hg. What
is the best next step in his BP management?
A.
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