SCORE 70/70 ON AANP ACTUAL EXAM RECOMMENDED
QUESTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2026 WITH CORRECT DETAILED
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS/A+ GRADE
A 3-year-old presents with a 2-day history of acute diarrhea with a total of 8
watery stools without blood or mucus, and 2 episodes of vomiting in the past 48
hours. Assessment reveals no current antibiotic therapy, dehydration <5%, soft
abdomen with hyperactive bowel sounds, no masses or organomegaly; other
physical findings are normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate
management plan?
1. Stool culture; Immodium AD liquid.
2. No laboratory workup; instruct parents on signs and symptoms of dehydration;
diet of clear liquids, advancing to bananas, rice cereal, Jell-O, and soup.
3. Start diet of clear liquids, advancing to bananas, rice cereal, Jell-O, and soup
over next 72 hours; Imodium AD liquid, 1 mg/sml
4. Stool for ova and parasites; advise parents of likely sources of Giardia; prescribe
furazolidone (Furoxone) - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 No laboratory workup; instruct
parents on signs and symptoms of dehydration; diet of clear liquids, advancing to
bananas, rice cereal, Jell-O, and soup.
,A mother presents her 12-month-old child with concern because the child does
not yet say "mama" or "dada." The mother reports that in the first months of life,
the child loved listening to music and being talked to. The past medical history is
negative for ear infections. The nurse practitioner should:
1. evaluate for hearing loss.
2. refer to speech therapy.
3. re-evaluate in 3 months.
4. check for cerumen impaction. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 evaluate for hearing loss
The most common side effect of the oral ribavirin used in the treatment of
hepatitis C is:
1. hemolytic anemia.
2. weight loss.
3. depression.
4. hypothyroidism. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 hemolytic anemia
An 86-year-old patient presents with pinguecula, a yellow triangular degenerative
tissue thickening of the bulbar conjunctiva. This condition is:
1. cured by eye drops.
2. a genetic process.
3. a malignant growth.
4. a solar-induced lesion - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 a solar-induced lesion
, During a well-child examination of an 18-month-old, premature tooth decay and
inflamed gums, particularly of the maxillary incisors, are noted. The approach to
this problem includes:
1. referring the child to a dentist, assessing for bottle feeding and fluoride in local
water.
2. teaching the mother to brush the child's teeth, encouraging vitamin
supplements.
3. recommending fluoride mouthwash and toothpaste, suggesting celery sticks for
snacks.
4. providing fluoride treatment, teaching dental hygiene, and eating foods high in
calcium. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 referring the child to a dentist, assessing for
bottle feeding and fluoride in local water
Which of the following is typically observed in the GI system upon stimulation of
the parasympathetic nervous system?
1. No overall effect
2. Increased sphincter tone
3. Increased peristalsis
4. Decreased secretions - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 increased peristalsis
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is characterized by which of the following?
1. Decreased production of exogenous glucagon-like peptide
2. Autoimmune beta-cell destruction
3. Relative deficiency of dipeptidyl peptidase-4
QUESTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2026 WITH CORRECT DETAILED
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS/A+ GRADE
A 3-year-old presents with a 2-day history of acute diarrhea with a total of 8
watery stools without blood or mucus, and 2 episodes of vomiting in the past 48
hours. Assessment reveals no current antibiotic therapy, dehydration <5%, soft
abdomen with hyperactive bowel sounds, no masses or organomegaly; other
physical findings are normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate
management plan?
1. Stool culture; Immodium AD liquid.
2. No laboratory workup; instruct parents on signs and symptoms of dehydration;
diet of clear liquids, advancing to bananas, rice cereal, Jell-O, and soup.
3. Start diet of clear liquids, advancing to bananas, rice cereal, Jell-O, and soup
over next 72 hours; Imodium AD liquid, 1 mg/sml
4. Stool for ova and parasites; advise parents of likely sources of Giardia; prescribe
furazolidone (Furoxone) - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 No laboratory workup; instruct
parents on signs and symptoms of dehydration; diet of clear liquids, advancing to
bananas, rice cereal, Jell-O, and soup.
,A mother presents her 12-month-old child with concern because the child does
not yet say "mama" or "dada." The mother reports that in the first months of life,
the child loved listening to music and being talked to. The past medical history is
negative for ear infections. The nurse practitioner should:
1. evaluate for hearing loss.
2. refer to speech therapy.
3. re-evaluate in 3 months.
4. check for cerumen impaction. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 evaluate for hearing loss
The most common side effect of the oral ribavirin used in the treatment of
hepatitis C is:
1. hemolytic anemia.
2. weight loss.
3. depression.
4. hypothyroidism. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 hemolytic anemia
An 86-year-old patient presents with pinguecula, a yellow triangular degenerative
tissue thickening of the bulbar conjunctiva. This condition is:
1. cured by eye drops.
2. a genetic process.
3. a malignant growth.
4. a solar-induced lesion - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 a solar-induced lesion
, During a well-child examination of an 18-month-old, premature tooth decay and
inflamed gums, particularly of the maxillary incisors, are noted. The approach to
this problem includes:
1. referring the child to a dentist, assessing for bottle feeding and fluoride in local
water.
2. teaching the mother to brush the child's teeth, encouraging vitamin
supplements.
3. recommending fluoride mouthwash and toothpaste, suggesting celery sticks for
snacks.
4. providing fluoride treatment, teaching dental hygiene, and eating foods high in
calcium. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 referring the child to a dentist, assessing for
bottle feeding and fluoride in local water
Which of the following is typically observed in the GI system upon stimulation of
the parasympathetic nervous system?
1. No overall effect
2. Increased sphincter tone
3. Increased peristalsis
4. Decreased secretions - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 increased peristalsis
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is characterized by which of the following?
1. Decreased production of exogenous glucagon-like peptide
2. Autoimmune beta-cell destruction
3. Relative deficiency of dipeptidyl peptidase-4
