AANP AGPCNP PRACTICE EXAM Latest 2026
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An 88-year-old presents with right- LEFT-SIDED CVA
side weakness after being unable to
rise unassisted following a fall to
the bathroom floor. History
includes aphasia and
noncompliance with hypertension
medication regimen. What is the
most likely diagnosis?
Left-sided or right-sided CVA?
Which of the following 1) pain worse laying down, focal neurological
signs/symtpoms are often signs
associated with headahces due to
intracranial tumor?
1) pain worse laying down, focal
neurological signs
2) Hyperflexia, personality change
3) acute onset: hours to days
4) pupillary constriction; stupor
,Which of the following 2) Gentamicin ophthalmic (Genoptic)
pharmacotherapeutics would be
most important to administer to a
patient who has a corneal
abrasion?
1) Timolol
2) Gentamicin ophthalmic
3) Cromolyn optha
4) Olopatadine
A 25-year-old presents with the 2) palpate structures
chief complaint of decreased
mobility and pain of the right
shoulder exacerbated by
movement. The patient reports that
he participated in extensive house
painting 24 hours prior to the onset
of pain. He denies any trauma.
Passive ROM is intact. No redness
or ecchymosis is present. What is
the next step to be taken in order to
make a diagnosis?
1) Xray of shoulder
2) Palpate structures around the
shoulder.
3) MRI of shoulder
4) EMG
,A 16-year-old female in the first 3) provide reassurance
month of taking Ortho-Novum
7/7/7 complains of midcycle
spotting. She has not missed any
doses and uses no other
medication. Which of the following
is appropriate?
1) Changing to Ortho-Novum 1/35
2) Discontinue use
3) Providing reassurance
4) Double dose-for two days
According to the Report of the U.S. 3) Rubella serology or vaccination history
Preventive Services Task Force,
which of the following is NOT a
current recommendation guideline
for preventive care in elderly
female patients?
1) Mammogram and clinical breast
exams
2) Fecal Occult blood test and/or
sig
3) Rubella serology or vaccination
history
4) Pnuemo and influenza vaccines
87 y/o NH patient is drowsy and 1) initiate passive rewarming
barely responsive. Temp 95, BP:
110/70, Pulse 60, R 10. The best
action is to:
1) initiate passive warming
2) apply a rebreather
3) Perform fluid replacement
4) initiate active warming
, A patient is referred with DM, HTN 4) sweating
and CAD. He is on insulin and a
beta blocker. How would you
educate this patient on recognizing
the signs and symptoms of
hypoglycemia?
1) Edema
2) Tachycardia
3) palpitations
4) sweating
A 65-year-old overweight patient is 2) continue NSAID, apply an arch support and
diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. encourage wt loss and exercise
Initial therapy of NSAIDs,
stretching, ice, and rest has proven
ineffective after 3 weeks. The best
follow-up plan of care would be to:
1) stop NSAID, apply a heel cup and
encourage exercise and wt loss.
2) continue NSAID, apply an arch
support and encourage wt loss and
exercise
3) continue NSAID, xray and add a
short-leg night splint
4) COntinue NSAID, xray and add a
metatarsal bar
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Terms in this set (150)
An 88-year-old presents with right- LEFT-SIDED CVA
side weakness after being unable to
rise unassisted following a fall to
the bathroom floor. History
includes aphasia and
noncompliance with hypertension
medication regimen. What is the
most likely diagnosis?
Left-sided or right-sided CVA?
Which of the following 1) pain worse laying down, focal neurological
signs/symtpoms are often signs
associated with headahces due to
intracranial tumor?
1) pain worse laying down, focal
neurological signs
2) Hyperflexia, personality change
3) acute onset: hours to days
4) pupillary constriction; stupor
,Which of the following 2) Gentamicin ophthalmic (Genoptic)
pharmacotherapeutics would be
most important to administer to a
patient who has a corneal
abrasion?
1) Timolol
2) Gentamicin ophthalmic
3) Cromolyn optha
4) Olopatadine
A 25-year-old presents with the 2) palpate structures
chief complaint of decreased
mobility and pain of the right
shoulder exacerbated by
movement. The patient reports that
he participated in extensive house
painting 24 hours prior to the onset
of pain. He denies any trauma.
Passive ROM is intact. No redness
or ecchymosis is present. What is
the next step to be taken in order to
make a diagnosis?
1) Xray of shoulder
2) Palpate structures around the
shoulder.
3) MRI of shoulder
4) EMG
,A 16-year-old female in the first 3) provide reassurance
month of taking Ortho-Novum
7/7/7 complains of midcycle
spotting. She has not missed any
doses and uses no other
medication. Which of the following
is appropriate?
1) Changing to Ortho-Novum 1/35
2) Discontinue use
3) Providing reassurance
4) Double dose-for two days
According to the Report of the U.S. 3) Rubella serology or vaccination history
Preventive Services Task Force,
which of the following is NOT a
current recommendation guideline
for preventive care in elderly
female patients?
1) Mammogram and clinical breast
exams
2) Fecal Occult blood test and/or
sig
3) Rubella serology or vaccination
history
4) Pnuemo and influenza vaccines
87 y/o NH patient is drowsy and 1) initiate passive rewarming
barely responsive. Temp 95, BP:
110/70, Pulse 60, R 10. The best
action is to:
1) initiate passive warming
2) apply a rebreather
3) Perform fluid replacement
4) initiate active warming
, A patient is referred with DM, HTN 4) sweating
and CAD. He is on insulin and a
beta blocker. How would you
educate this patient on recognizing
the signs and symptoms of
hypoglycemia?
1) Edema
2) Tachycardia
3) palpitations
4) sweating
A 65-year-old overweight patient is 2) continue NSAID, apply an arch support and
diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. encourage wt loss and exercise
Initial therapy of NSAIDs,
stretching, ice, and rest has proven
ineffective after 3 weeks. The best
follow-up plan of care would be to:
1) stop NSAID, apply a heel cup and
encourage exercise and wt loss.
2) continue NSAID, apply an arch
support and encourage wt loss and
exercise
3) continue NSAID, xray and add a
short-leg night splint
4) COntinue NSAID, xray and add a
metatarsal bar
