AANP Certification Questions And Answers 100% Correct
If your patient is in the catarrhal stage of pertussis, upon examination you would find which of
the following? - Correct Answer-You would find mild upper respiratory symptoms with cough.
And mild conjunctival injection. It is really indistinguishable from the common cold.
What would NOT be considered a typical finding in a geriatric patient? - Correct Answer-Low
frequency hearing loss. A typical finding in a geriatric patient would be a high frequency hearing
loss. The speaking voice is high frequency. Degenerative changes of the ossicles, fewer auditory
neurons and atrophy of the hair cells results in sensorineural hearing loss.
Typical findings in a geriatric patient? - Correct Answer-Thinner epidermis, dermis and
subcutaneous layers of skin, bright purple-colored patches on the forearms and hands, opaque
white ring at the periphery of the cornea
Risk factors for age-related macular degeneration - Correct Answer-Tobacco use, aging, sun
exposure and family history
Underweight BMI - Correct Answer-<18.5
Normal BMI - Correct Answer-18.5-24.9
Overweight BMI - Correct Answer-25-29.9
Obese BMI - Correct Answer-30-39.9
,Grossly obese BMI - Correct Answer->40
Pregnancy Category A Drugs - Correct Answer-Vitamins and levothyroxine
Pregnancy Category B Drugs - Correct Answer-Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, penicillins,
cephalosporins, and azithromycin and erythromycin antibiotics.
A geriatric patient who has a 40 pack-year smoking 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? - Correct Answer-
Intermittent claudication
What is a common cause of acne? - Correct Answer-Increase in androgens
In a 19-year-old who presents with a sore throat and anterior cervical adenopathy, which
causative agent would be suspected? - Correct Answer-Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus
When completing the initial assessment for depression in geriatric adults, the NP should
evaluate? - Correct Answer-Mental status exam
What is the most common risk factor for developing severe hyperbilirubinemia in the newborn?
- Correct Answer-Blood incompatibility with the mother
Which trimester of pregnancy is a woman with a fundal height measurement at the umbilicus? -
Correct Answer-Second
Which of the following conditions exacerbate urinary incontinence? - Correct Answer-Impacted
stool and atrophic vaginitis
, An 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. 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? - Correct Answer-Costchondritis
The most common skin cancer is? - Correct Answer-Basal cell carcinoma
What is true regarding depression in the elderly? - Correct Answer-Depression can be induced
by prescribed and OTC medications
Acute otitis media has what characteristics? - Correct Answer-Loss of ossicular landmarks on the
TM
What constellations of symptoms, lasting more than 3 months, is MOST common in
fibromyalgia? - Correct Answer-Diffuse pain, sleep abnormality, fatigue
An adult male is seen for an initial visit. He denies 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? - Correct Answer-Fasting plasma glucose
An adolescent presents for a preparticipation athlete exam. In determining clearance for
participation in sports, what should be considered? - Correct Answer-Characteristics of the sport
Urinary and bowel dysfunction, saddle anesthesia, and leg weakness or foot drop are signs of? -
Correct Answer-Cauda equina syndrome
The NP would suspect what person to be at the highest risk for Rocky Mountain spotted fever? -
Correct Answer-A 40-year old male who is living in a wooded area raising dogs
If your patient is in the catarrhal stage of pertussis, upon examination you would find which of
the following? - Correct Answer-You would find mild upper respiratory symptoms with cough.
And mild conjunctival injection. It is really indistinguishable from the common cold.
What would NOT be considered a typical finding in a geriatric patient? - Correct Answer-Low
frequency hearing loss. A typical finding in a geriatric patient would be a high frequency hearing
loss. The speaking voice is high frequency. Degenerative changes of the ossicles, fewer auditory
neurons and atrophy of the hair cells results in sensorineural hearing loss.
Typical findings in a geriatric patient? - Correct Answer-Thinner epidermis, dermis and
subcutaneous layers of skin, bright purple-colored patches on the forearms and hands, opaque
white ring at the periphery of the cornea
Risk factors for age-related macular degeneration - Correct Answer-Tobacco use, aging, sun
exposure and family history
Underweight BMI - Correct Answer-<18.5
Normal BMI - Correct Answer-18.5-24.9
Overweight BMI - Correct Answer-25-29.9
Obese BMI - Correct Answer-30-39.9
,Grossly obese BMI - Correct Answer->40
Pregnancy Category A Drugs - Correct Answer-Vitamins and levothyroxine
Pregnancy Category B Drugs - Correct Answer-Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, penicillins,
cephalosporins, and azithromycin and erythromycin antibiotics.
A geriatric patient who has a 40 pack-year smoking 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? - Correct Answer-
Intermittent claudication
What is a common cause of acne? - Correct Answer-Increase in androgens
In a 19-year-old who presents with a sore throat and anterior cervical adenopathy, which
causative agent would be suspected? - Correct Answer-Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus
When completing the initial assessment for depression in geriatric adults, the NP should
evaluate? - Correct Answer-Mental status exam
What is the most common risk factor for developing severe hyperbilirubinemia in the newborn?
- Correct Answer-Blood incompatibility with the mother
Which trimester of pregnancy is a woman with a fundal height measurement at the umbilicus? -
Correct Answer-Second
Which of the following conditions exacerbate urinary incontinence? - Correct Answer-Impacted
stool and atrophic vaginitis
, An 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. 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? - Correct Answer-Costchondritis
The most common skin cancer is? - Correct Answer-Basal cell carcinoma
What is true regarding depression in the elderly? - Correct Answer-Depression can be induced
by prescribed and OTC medications
Acute otitis media has what characteristics? - Correct Answer-Loss of ossicular landmarks on the
TM
What constellations of symptoms, lasting more than 3 months, is MOST common in
fibromyalgia? - Correct Answer-Diffuse pain, sleep abnormality, fatigue
An adult male is seen for an initial visit. He denies 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? - Correct Answer-Fasting plasma glucose
An adolescent presents for a preparticipation athlete exam. In determining clearance for
participation in sports, what should be considered? - Correct Answer-Characteristics of the sport
Urinary and bowel dysfunction, saddle anesthesia, and leg weakness or foot drop are signs of? -
Correct Answer-Cauda equina syndrome
The NP would suspect what person to be at the highest risk for Rocky Mountain spotted fever? -
Correct Answer-A 40-year old male who is living in a wooded area raising dogs
