AANP Certification Exam
Risk factors for age-related macular degeneration Tobacco use, aging, sun exposure and family history
Underweight BMI <18.5
Normal BMI 18.5-24.9
Overweight BMI 25-29.9
Obese BMI 30-39.9
Grossly obese BMI >40
Pregnancy Category A Drugs Vitamins and levothyroxine
Pregnancy Category B Drugs Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, penicillins, cephalosporins, and azithromycin and
erythromycin antibiotics.
A geriatric patient who has a 40 pack-year smoking Intermittent claudication
history complains of painful cramping in the leg
muscles that occurs after walking for 20 minutes. After
taking a complete history and performing a physical
exam, an NP decides that the most likely diagnosis is?
What is a common cause of acne? Increase in androgens
In a 19-year-old who presents with a sore throat and Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus
anterior cervical adenopathy, which causative agent
would be suspected?
When completing the initial assessment for depression Mental status exam
in geriatric adults, the NP should evaluate?
What is the most common risk factor for developing Blood incompatibility with the mother
severe hyperbilirubinemia in the newborn?
Which trimester of pregnancy is a woman with a fundal Second
height measurement at the umbilicus?
Which of the following conditions exacerbate urinary Impacted stool and atrophic vaginitis
incontinence?
, AANP Certification Exam
An adult patient presents with a 2-day history of Costchondritis
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. VS normal. Lungs are
clear, heart sounds normal. PE reveals localized chest
wall tenderness at the costal margin. EKG and CXR
normal. The most likely diagnosis is?
The most common skin cancer is? Basal cell carcinoma
What is true regarding depression in the elderly? Depression can be induced by prescribed and OTC medications
Acute otitis media has what characteristics? Loss of ossicular landmarks on the TM
What constellations of symptoms, lasting more than 3 Diffuse pain, sleep abnormality, fatigue
months, is MOST common in fibromyalgia?
An adult male is seen for an initial visit. He denies Fasting plasma glucose
tobacco, drug, or ETOH use. He has a sedentary
lifestyle and no family history of DM. VS normal, BMI =
31. What diabetes screening tests would an NP order?
An adolescent presents for a preparticipation athlete Characteristics of the sport
exam. In determining clearance for participation in
sports, what should be considered?
Urinary and bowel dysfunction, saddle anesthesia, and Cauda equina syndrome
leg weakness or foot drop are signs of?
The NP would suspect what person to be at the highest A 40-year old male who is living in a wooded area raising dogs
risk for Rocky Mountain spotted fever?
What condition is associated with the development of Delivery of a neonate weighing 9 lb or greater
type 2 DM?
What condition is a risk factor for development of DVT Visceral malignancy
and PE?
Research studies indicate that ED in geriatric patients is Vascular disease
a common complication in?
, AANP Certification Exam
What neuro signs are characteristic of the patient with Gait disorder and impaired stereognosis
AD?
A frail elderly male patient complains of difficulty with Nocturia
urination. The International Prostate Symptom Score
can assist with decisions regarding the diagnosis of
BPH. What symptom is consistent with the items on this
scale?
The best medication for a patient who complains of IBS Dicyclomine (Bentyl)
with cramping is?
Major causes of CKD include? Amyloidosis and SLE
A risk factor postmeno osteoporosis is? History of tobacco use
An NP considering referral of a frail elderly patient for Documentation of limited life expectancy is a prerequisite
hospice care understands that?
The sound intensity of a grade III/VI hear murmur is Medium intensity
typically described as?
What is associated with decreased risk of breast Breast feeding
cancer?
An adult patient present with complaints of nausea, HBsAG = positive, IgM anti-HBc = negative
fatigue, and myalgia. The patient reports a history of
untreated hep B 30 years ago. What hep B serology
testing results would indicate that the patient has
chronic hepatitis?
A geriatric patient with anemia, back pain, osteoporosis, Multiple myeloma
and elevated ESR should be evaluated for?
An older adult female presents with severe pain. She Herpes zoster
reports malaise, and periodic itching and burning on
her chest wall. PE reveals a small area of hyperesthesia
in a linear fashion. The most likely diagnosis is?
Risk factors for age-related macular degeneration Tobacco use, aging, sun exposure and family history
Underweight BMI <18.5
Normal BMI 18.5-24.9
Overweight BMI 25-29.9
Obese BMI 30-39.9
Grossly obese BMI >40
Pregnancy Category A Drugs Vitamins and levothyroxine
Pregnancy Category B Drugs Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, penicillins, cephalosporins, and azithromycin and
erythromycin antibiotics.
A geriatric patient who has a 40 pack-year smoking Intermittent claudication
history complains of painful cramping in the leg
muscles that occurs after walking for 20 minutes. After
taking a complete history and performing a physical
exam, an NP decides that the most likely diagnosis is?
What is a common cause of acne? Increase in androgens
In a 19-year-old who presents with a sore throat and Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus
anterior cervical adenopathy, which causative agent
would be suspected?
When completing the initial assessment for depression Mental status exam
in geriatric adults, the NP should evaluate?
What is the most common risk factor for developing Blood incompatibility with the mother
severe hyperbilirubinemia in the newborn?
Which trimester of pregnancy is a woman with a fundal Second
height measurement at the umbilicus?
Which of the following conditions exacerbate urinary Impacted stool and atrophic vaginitis
incontinence?
, AANP Certification Exam
An adult patient presents with a 2-day history of Costchondritis
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. VS normal. Lungs are
clear, heart sounds normal. PE reveals localized chest
wall tenderness at the costal margin. EKG and CXR
normal. The most likely diagnosis is?
The most common skin cancer is? Basal cell carcinoma
What is true regarding depression in the elderly? Depression can be induced by prescribed and OTC medications
Acute otitis media has what characteristics? Loss of ossicular landmarks on the TM
What constellations of symptoms, lasting more than 3 Diffuse pain, sleep abnormality, fatigue
months, is MOST common in fibromyalgia?
An adult male is seen for an initial visit. He denies Fasting plasma glucose
tobacco, drug, or ETOH use. He has a sedentary
lifestyle and no family history of DM. VS normal, BMI =
31. What diabetes screening tests would an NP order?
An adolescent presents for a preparticipation athlete Characteristics of the sport
exam. In determining clearance for participation in
sports, what should be considered?
Urinary and bowel dysfunction, saddle anesthesia, and Cauda equina syndrome
leg weakness or foot drop are signs of?
The NP would suspect what person to be at the highest A 40-year old male who is living in a wooded area raising dogs
risk for Rocky Mountain spotted fever?
What condition is associated with the development of Delivery of a neonate weighing 9 lb or greater
type 2 DM?
What condition is a risk factor for development of DVT Visceral malignancy
and PE?
Research studies indicate that ED in geriatric patients is Vascular disease
a common complication in?
, AANP Certification Exam
What neuro signs are characteristic of the patient with Gait disorder and impaired stereognosis
AD?
A frail elderly male patient complains of difficulty with Nocturia
urination. The International Prostate Symptom Score
can assist with decisions regarding the diagnosis of
BPH. What symptom is consistent with the items on this
scale?
The best medication for a patient who complains of IBS Dicyclomine (Bentyl)
with cramping is?
Major causes of CKD include? Amyloidosis and SLE
A risk factor postmeno osteoporosis is? History of tobacco use
An NP considering referral of a frail elderly patient for Documentation of limited life expectancy is a prerequisite
hospice care understands that?
The sound intensity of a grade III/VI hear murmur is Medium intensity
typically described as?
What is associated with decreased risk of breast Breast feeding
cancer?
An adult patient present with complaints of nausea, HBsAG = positive, IgM anti-HBc = negative
fatigue, and myalgia. The patient reports a history of
untreated hep B 30 years ago. What hep B serology
testing results would indicate that the patient has
chronic hepatitis?
A geriatric patient with anemia, back pain, osteoporosis, Multiple myeloma
and elevated ESR should be evaluated for?
An older adult female presents with severe pain. She Herpes zoster
reports malaise, and periodic itching and burning on
her chest wall. PE reveals a small area of hyperesthesia
in a linear fashion. The most likely diagnosis is?
