AANP FNP CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS
WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS 2025-
2026|VERIFIED.
A 77-year-old woman presents to the clinic with diminished central
vision and line distortion that has become worse over a period of
several months, what is this eye disorder called? Correct Answer
Macular degeneration
What does a positive hook test indicate? Correct Answer Bicep
tendon rupture
What statin should be initiated in patients with LDL >190 mg/dl?
Correct Answer High-intensity statins, like rosuvastatin (Crestor)
20-40 mg daily. Atorvastatin is considered a moderate-intensity
statin and simvastatin is considered a low-intensity statin.
Which of the following findings is most likely associated with a
diagnosis of Crohn disease- Bowel wall thickening, bulging
pouches, mucosal ulcerations or slip lesions? Correct Answer kip
lesions, which are scattered inflammatory lesions with normal
tissue in between.
,After having a parathyroidectomy performed, Which of the
following supplements should be included in this patient's post-
procedure regimen? Correct Answer Calcium supplement to keep
their calcium levels in a safe range.
The 2-hour glucose tolerance test (B) is performed when? Correct
Answer Between 24 and 28 weeks gestation
RhoGAM (C) is administered to eligible primigravida (first time
pregnant) patients when? Correct Answer At 28 weeks gestation
and again within 72 hours post-delivery.
All pregnant patients who receive prenatal care between 35 and
37 weeks gestation will be screened for ? Correct Answer Group
B Streptococcus via vagina introitus and rectum swab
What is the correct term for noninflammatory acne caused by a
blockage at the neck of the follicle? Correct Answer closed
comedone (aka whitehead)
Placental abruption occurs when the placenta prematurely
separates from its implantation site before delivery, when does
this most commonly occur? Correct Answer It may occur any time
after 20 weeks gestation, but it is more common between weeks
27 and 40 (third trimester)
,KNOW YOUR HEP B SURFACE ANTIGENS/ ANTIBODIES
Correct Answer see notes
What does each part of Medicare A-D cover? Correct Answer
Medicare Part A- helps cover home health, inpatient, hospice, and
skilled nursing facility care.
Medicare Part B- helps cover outpatient services, durable medical
equipment, and COVID-19, Flu,Pneumonia and Hep B
vaccinations.
Medicare Part C- known as the Medicare Advantage plan, is a
private plan that typically bundles health and drug coverage and
often includes supplemental vision, dental, and hearing coverage.
Medicare Part D- helps cover the cost of prescription medications
and most routine vaccinations, including the Tdap and shingles
vaccine.
What is the leading cause of death in infants in the USA? Correct
Answer SIDS
Which test is the most specific for diagnosing an acute gout flare?
Correct Answer Synovial Fluid Aspiration
What is often associated with low-grade fever and left lower
quadrant, dull pain. Correct Answer Diverticulitis
, What percentage is considered heart failure and reduced ejection
fraction? Correct Answer LVEF is less than or equal to 40%.
At what age is DTap administered over the TDap? Correct Answer
Up to age 6 years, then ages 7+ get the TDap
The physical examination is significant for flesh-colored papules
in a linear pattern. What is most likely the diagnosis? Correct
Answer Molluscum Contagiosum
What is considered to be a risk associated with long-term proton
pump inhibitor use? Correct Answer C Diff infections,
osteoporosis, vitamin B 12 deficiency
Which of the following lab tests is not part of a routine urinalysis
with microscopic exam- dipstick analysis, gross evaluation, urine
sediment exam and urine culture? Correct Answer Urine culture
Quick assessment of patients fall risk? Timed Get up and Go
Correct Answer Timed Get up and Go
Red beefy tongue? Correct Answer pernicious anemia
Rotator cuff injury presentation Correct Answer disturbs sleep,
arm weakness, dull ache
WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS 2025-
2026|VERIFIED.
A 77-year-old woman presents to the clinic with diminished central
vision and line distortion that has become worse over a period of
several months, what is this eye disorder called? Correct Answer
Macular degeneration
What does a positive hook test indicate? Correct Answer Bicep
tendon rupture
What statin should be initiated in patients with LDL >190 mg/dl?
Correct Answer High-intensity statins, like rosuvastatin (Crestor)
20-40 mg daily. Atorvastatin is considered a moderate-intensity
statin and simvastatin is considered a low-intensity statin.
Which of the following findings is most likely associated with a
diagnosis of Crohn disease- Bowel wall thickening, bulging
pouches, mucosal ulcerations or slip lesions? Correct Answer kip
lesions, which are scattered inflammatory lesions with normal
tissue in between.
,After having a parathyroidectomy performed, Which of the
following supplements should be included in this patient's post-
procedure regimen? Correct Answer Calcium supplement to keep
their calcium levels in a safe range.
The 2-hour glucose tolerance test (B) is performed when? Correct
Answer Between 24 and 28 weeks gestation
RhoGAM (C) is administered to eligible primigravida (first time
pregnant) patients when? Correct Answer At 28 weeks gestation
and again within 72 hours post-delivery.
All pregnant patients who receive prenatal care between 35 and
37 weeks gestation will be screened for ? Correct Answer Group
B Streptococcus via vagina introitus and rectum swab
What is the correct term for noninflammatory acne caused by a
blockage at the neck of the follicle? Correct Answer closed
comedone (aka whitehead)
Placental abruption occurs when the placenta prematurely
separates from its implantation site before delivery, when does
this most commonly occur? Correct Answer It may occur any time
after 20 weeks gestation, but it is more common between weeks
27 and 40 (third trimester)
,KNOW YOUR HEP B SURFACE ANTIGENS/ ANTIBODIES
Correct Answer see notes
What does each part of Medicare A-D cover? Correct Answer
Medicare Part A- helps cover home health, inpatient, hospice, and
skilled nursing facility care.
Medicare Part B- helps cover outpatient services, durable medical
equipment, and COVID-19, Flu,Pneumonia and Hep B
vaccinations.
Medicare Part C- known as the Medicare Advantage plan, is a
private plan that typically bundles health and drug coverage and
often includes supplemental vision, dental, and hearing coverage.
Medicare Part D- helps cover the cost of prescription medications
and most routine vaccinations, including the Tdap and shingles
vaccine.
What is the leading cause of death in infants in the USA? Correct
Answer SIDS
Which test is the most specific for diagnosing an acute gout flare?
Correct Answer Synovial Fluid Aspiration
What is often associated with low-grade fever and left lower
quadrant, dull pain. Correct Answer Diverticulitis
, What percentage is considered heart failure and reduced ejection
fraction? Correct Answer LVEF is less than or equal to 40%.
At what age is DTap administered over the TDap? Correct Answer
Up to age 6 years, then ages 7+ get the TDap
The physical examination is significant for flesh-colored papules
in a linear pattern. What is most likely the diagnosis? Correct
Answer Molluscum Contagiosum
What is considered to be a risk associated with long-term proton
pump inhibitor use? Correct Answer C Diff infections,
osteoporosis, vitamin B 12 deficiency
Which of the following lab tests is not part of a routine urinalysis
with microscopic exam- dipstick analysis, gross evaluation, urine
sediment exam and urine culture? Correct Answer Urine culture
Quick assessment of patients fall risk? Timed Get up and Go
Correct Answer Timed Get up and Go
Red beefy tongue? Correct Answer pernicious anemia
Rotator cuff injury presentation Correct Answer disturbs sleep,
arm weakness, dull ache
