AANP FNP CERTIFICATION EXAM 100 QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026/2027
Which of the following conditions is a risk factor for development of pulmonary
embolism?
Select only one option.
A
Anorexia nervosa
B
Presence of an IUD
C
Chronic glucocorticoid use
D
Visceral malignancy - ANSWER-D
Visceral malignancy
A patient reports decreased mobility and pain in the right shoulder after painting
their house yesterday. Passive ROM is intact. Active ROM is causing pain. Which
of the following is the best option?
Select only one option.
,A
CT scan
B
X-ray
C
Conservative management
D
MRI - ANSWER-C
Conservative management
A patient is taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation. The target intensity International
Normalized Ratio (INR) range for this patient is:
Select only one option.
A
2.0 - 3.0.
B
greater than 5.0.
C
less than 1.0.
D
4.0 - 5.0. - ANSWER-A
2.0 - 3.0.
A patient presents with type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and coronary artery
disease and is currently taking insulin and a beta blocker. Which symptom is most
indicative of hypoglycemia in this patient?
,Select only one option.
A
Edema
B
Blurred vision
C
Bradycardia
D
Palpitations - ANSWER-B
Blurred vision
Central retinal artery occlusion presents as sudden:
Select only one option.
A
increase in floaters.
B
decrease in visual acuity in both eyes.
C
hemorrhage into the sclera.
D
painless loss of vision in one eye. - ANSWER-D
painless loss of vision in one eye.
Which of the following laboratory tests should a nurse practitioner order for giant
cell arteritis?
Select only one option.
, A
Electrolyte profile
B
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
C
Antinuclear antibody
D
Complete blood count (CBC) - ANSWER-B
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Which of the following is an appropriate first line treatment for Mycoplasma
pneumoniae?
Select only one option.
A
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
B
Cephalexin (Keflex)
C
Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
D
Azithromycin (Zithromax) - ANSWER-D
Azithromycin (Zithromax)
he most appropriate treatment option for a child with croup is:
Select only one option.
A
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026/2027
Which of the following conditions is a risk factor for development of pulmonary
embolism?
Select only one option.
A
Anorexia nervosa
B
Presence of an IUD
C
Chronic glucocorticoid use
D
Visceral malignancy - ANSWER-D
Visceral malignancy
A patient reports decreased mobility and pain in the right shoulder after painting
their house yesterday. Passive ROM is intact. Active ROM is causing pain. Which
of the following is the best option?
Select only one option.
,A
CT scan
B
X-ray
C
Conservative management
D
MRI - ANSWER-C
Conservative management
A patient is taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation. The target intensity International
Normalized Ratio (INR) range for this patient is:
Select only one option.
A
2.0 - 3.0.
B
greater than 5.0.
C
less than 1.0.
D
4.0 - 5.0. - ANSWER-A
2.0 - 3.0.
A patient presents with type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and coronary artery
disease and is currently taking insulin and a beta blocker. Which symptom is most
indicative of hypoglycemia in this patient?
,Select only one option.
A
Edema
B
Blurred vision
C
Bradycardia
D
Palpitations - ANSWER-B
Blurred vision
Central retinal artery occlusion presents as sudden:
Select only one option.
A
increase in floaters.
B
decrease in visual acuity in both eyes.
C
hemorrhage into the sclera.
D
painless loss of vision in one eye. - ANSWER-D
painless loss of vision in one eye.
Which of the following laboratory tests should a nurse practitioner order for giant
cell arteritis?
Select only one option.
, A
Electrolyte profile
B
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
C
Antinuclear antibody
D
Complete blood count (CBC) - ANSWER-B
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Which of the following is an appropriate first line treatment for Mycoplasma
pneumoniae?
Select only one option.
A
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
B
Cephalexin (Keflex)
C
Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
D
Azithromycin (Zithromax) - ANSWER-D
Azithromycin (Zithromax)
he most appropriate treatment option for a child with croup is:
Select only one option.
A
