AANP FNP CERTIFICATION EXAM |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
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
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Visceral malignancy
Question 2
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
1
,B
X-ray
C
Conservative management
D
MRI
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Conservative management
Question 3
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
A
2.0 - 3.0.
2
,Question 4
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
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Blurred vision
Question 5
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
3
, painless loss of vision in one eye.
CORRECT ANSWER
D
painless loss of vision in one eye.
Question 6
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)
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Question 7
Which of the following is an appropriate first line treatment for Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Select only one option.
A
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
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
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Visceral malignancy
Question 2
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
1
,B
X-ray
C
Conservative management
D
MRI
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Conservative management
Question 3
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
A
2.0 - 3.0.
2
,Question 4
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
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Blurred vision
Question 5
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
3
, painless loss of vision in one eye.
CORRECT ANSWER
D
painless loss of vision in one eye.
Question 6
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)
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Question 7
Which of the following is an appropriate first line treatment for Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Select only one option.
A
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
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