AANPCB FNP Exam V3 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)

AANPCB FNP Exam V3 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions) QUESTION A late adolescent male presents with a puncture wound of the hand after being bitten by a neighbor's cat. After irrigating the wound, the nurse practitioner should: Select only one option. A. perform incision and drainage of the hand. B. refer the patient to a surgeon. C. administer rabies vaccine. D. prescribe amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (Augmentin). Answer: D. QUESTION The best medication for a patient who presents with irritable bowel syndrome with cramping is: Select only one option. A. lactulose (Kristalose). B. dicyclomine (Bentyl). C. bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol). D. aluminum/magnesium hydroxide (Maalox). Answer: B. QUESTION An elder adult Asian patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus has been well-controlled on glipizide (Glucotrol) and recently developed stage 1 hypertension. After 3 months of lifestyle therapy, the patient is still not at goal blood pressure. Which drug class would be the best choice for this patient? Select only one option. A. Calcium channel blocker B. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor C. Beta blocker D. Diuretic Answer: B. QUESTION An older adult patient is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Which of the following should be a first-line medication? Select only one option. A. Levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet) B. Selegiline (Eldepryl) C. Clonazepam (Klonopin) D. Benztropine (Cogentin) Answer: A. QUESTION A middle adult patient presents with tachycardia and nervousness. The patient is currently taking levothyroxine (Synthroid), 75 mcg daily. The nurse practitioner orders a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and anticipates having to: Select only one option. A. lower the dose to 50 mcg daily. B. raise the dose to 100 mcg daily. C. continue the same daily dose. D. add atenolol, 50 mg daily. Answer: A. QUESTION Which of the following signs/symptoms are often associated with headaches due to an intracranial tumor? Select only one option. A. Pain worse in supine position B. Hyperreflexia C. Acute onset D. Pupillary constriction Answer: A. QUESTION Which of the following findings is typically a sign of acute appendicitis? Select only one option. A. Positive Murphy's sign B. A negative psoas sign C. A positive Rovsing's sign D. Positive Prehn's sign Answer: C. QUESTION An older adult female presents with severe pain. She reports malaise, and periodic itching and burning on her chest wall. Physical examination reveals a small area of hyperesthesia in a linear fashion. The most likely diagnosis is: Select only one option. A. herpes zoster. B. contact dermatitis. C. costochondritis. D. trigeminal neuralgia. Answer: A. QUESTION A middle adult female enters the clinic with concerns of a lump in her breast. On examination, the nurse practitioner finds a palpable mass in the left outer quadrant that is mobile. A mammogram reveals a hypoechoic mass. The next step the nurse practitioner would take is to order a: Select only one option. A. stereotactic breast biopsy. B. needle aspiration for cytology. C. surgical consult. D. left breast ultrasound. Answer: D. QUESTION An older 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. T = 98.7°F (37°C), P = 88, R = 20/min, BP = 112/60 mm Hg, O2 Sat = 97%. Lungs are clear to auscultation, and heart sounds are a normal S1 and S2 without murmurs, clicks, or rubs. Physical examination reveals localized chest wall tenderness at the costal margin. An EKG shows normal sinus rhythm. Chest X-ray is normal. The most likely diagnosis is: Select only one option. A. costochondritis. B. pneumonia. C. pulmonary embolism. D. myocardial infarction. Answer: A. QUESTION How should a nurse practitioner evaluate if palliative care is effective? Select only one option. A. The symptoms causing discomfort are lessened. B. Advanced directives have been discussed and signed. C. An out of hospital 'Do not resuscitate' order is in place. D. The illness or disease is in remission. Answer: