AANP FNP CERTIFICATION EXAM NEWEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||NEWEST VERSION
Memory issues in patient - ANSWER Indicates trouble remembering tasks and
trouble with organization.
Alzheimer's - ANSWER A progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects
memory and cognitive function.
Barrett's Esophagus - ANSWER A condition where the lining of the esophagus
changes due to damage from acid reflux.
Tinea Corporis - ANSWER A fungal infection characterized by an
erythematous maculopapular rash with center clearing and scaling.
Varicocele - ANSWER A condition indicated by a 'bag of worms' appearance,
typically affecting the scrotum.
,Atopic Dermatitis - ANSWER A chronic inflammatory skin condition often
associated with other diseases like asthma.
Endometrial Biopsy - ANSWER A procedure needed to screen for cancer in
patients with bleeding after menopause.
Infertility - ANSWER Increased risk condition for patients with a history of
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).
CD4 Count >400 - ANSWER Indicates good immune function in HIV patients,
with a goal of higher than 350.
Vascular Dementia - ANSWER A type of dementia that may indicate memory
loss in patients with a history of hypertension and stroke.
5th Disease (SLAP CHEEK) - ANSWER A viral infection that poses risks of
fetal death and birth defects when a pregnant woman is exposed.
Timed Get up and Go - ANSWER A quick assessment tool used to evaluate a
patient's fall risk.
Pernicious Anemia - ANSWER A condition indicated by a red beefy tongue,
often due to vitamin B12 deficiency.
Rotator Cuff Injury - ANSWER Characterized by disturbed sleep, arm
weakness, and dull ache.
,Shingles Near Eye - ANSWER Requires immediate referral to ophthalmology
due to potential complications.
Roseola (6th Disease) - ANSWER A viral infection that can result in a
maculopapular rash, usually accompanied by a high fever.
Chronic Alcoholism Treatment - ANSWER Typically involves a 12 step
program.
Gonorrhea Treatment - ANSWER Rocephin 250mg IMx1 plus Azithromycin 1
gm orally x1 or doxy 100 mg BID x7d.
IUD - ANSWER A birth control method suitable for young females who forget
to take pills and want to avoid pregnancy for at least 5 years.
Basal Cell Cancer - ANSWER The most common type of skin cancer caused by
UV exposure, characterized by a waxy, pearly appearance.
Actinic Keratosis - ANSWER A precancerous skin growth that appears as scaly
red to yellow lesions on sun-damaged skin.
Subungual Hematoma Treatment - ANSWER Involves making a hole to drain
the blood.
, Moderate Acne Treatment - ANSWER Includes topical retinoids and oral
antibiotics like doxycycline or tetracycline.
Heart Murmur with Holosystolic or Pan Systolic - ANSWER Indicates mitral
regurgitation (MR) or aortic stenosis (AS) with specific radiation patterns.
Coarctation of Aorta - ANSWER Characterized by bounding radial and weak
femoral pulses, with increased blood pressure in the arms and lower pressure in the
legs.
Congenital cardiac condition - ANSWER characterized by a narrowing of the
aorta
Murmur Grade III - VI - ANSWER Loud murmur easily heard
JVD caused by - ANSWER tension pneumothorax, Rt. sided heart failure,
cardiac tamponade, traumatic asphyxia from increase in portal pressure(LIVER) in
venous side or cor pulmonale
Endocarditis - ANSWER pt. with gradual onset of fever, hemorrhages on nail
beds, painful raised red nodules, rash on palms
Olser's nodes - ANSWER painful red spots on fingers
Janeway lesions - ANSWER rash on palms and soles
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||NEWEST VERSION
Memory issues in patient - ANSWER Indicates trouble remembering tasks and
trouble with organization.
Alzheimer's - ANSWER A progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects
memory and cognitive function.
Barrett's Esophagus - ANSWER A condition where the lining of the esophagus
changes due to damage from acid reflux.
Tinea Corporis - ANSWER A fungal infection characterized by an
erythematous maculopapular rash with center clearing and scaling.
Varicocele - ANSWER A condition indicated by a 'bag of worms' appearance,
typically affecting the scrotum.
,Atopic Dermatitis - ANSWER A chronic inflammatory skin condition often
associated with other diseases like asthma.
Endometrial Biopsy - ANSWER A procedure needed to screen for cancer in
patients with bleeding after menopause.
Infertility - ANSWER Increased risk condition for patients with a history of
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).
CD4 Count >400 - ANSWER Indicates good immune function in HIV patients,
with a goal of higher than 350.
Vascular Dementia - ANSWER A type of dementia that may indicate memory
loss in patients with a history of hypertension and stroke.
5th Disease (SLAP CHEEK) - ANSWER A viral infection that poses risks of
fetal death and birth defects when a pregnant woman is exposed.
Timed Get up and Go - ANSWER A quick assessment tool used to evaluate a
patient's fall risk.
Pernicious Anemia - ANSWER A condition indicated by a red beefy tongue,
often due to vitamin B12 deficiency.
Rotator Cuff Injury - ANSWER Characterized by disturbed sleep, arm
weakness, and dull ache.
,Shingles Near Eye - ANSWER Requires immediate referral to ophthalmology
due to potential complications.
Roseola (6th Disease) - ANSWER A viral infection that can result in a
maculopapular rash, usually accompanied by a high fever.
Chronic Alcoholism Treatment - ANSWER Typically involves a 12 step
program.
Gonorrhea Treatment - ANSWER Rocephin 250mg IMx1 plus Azithromycin 1
gm orally x1 or doxy 100 mg BID x7d.
IUD - ANSWER A birth control method suitable for young females who forget
to take pills and want to avoid pregnancy for at least 5 years.
Basal Cell Cancer - ANSWER The most common type of skin cancer caused by
UV exposure, characterized by a waxy, pearly appearance.
Actinic Keratosis - ANSWER A precancerous skin growth that appears as scaly
red to yellow lesions on sun-damaged skin.
Subungual Hematoma Treatment - ANSWER Involves making a hole to drain
the blood.
, Moderate Acne Treatment - ANSWER Includes topical retinoids and oral
antibiotics like doxycycline or tetracycline.
Heart Murmur with Holosystolic or Pan Systolic - ANSWER Indicates mitral
regurgitation (MR) or aortic stenosis (AS) with specific radiation patterns.
Coarctation of Aorta - ANSWER Characterized by bounding radial and weak
femoral pulses, with increased blood pressure in the arms and lower pressure in the
legs.
Congenital cardiac condition - ANSWER characterized by a narrowing of the
aorta
Murmur Grade III - VI - ANSWER Loud murmur easily heard
JVD caused by - ANSWER tension pneumothorax, Rt. sided heart failure,
cardiac tamponade, traumatic asphyxia from increase in portal pressure(LIVER) in
venous side or cor pulmonale
Endocarditis - ANSWER pt. with gradual onset of fever, hemorrhages on nail
beds, painful raised red nodules, rash on palms
Olser's nodes - ANSWER painful red spots on fingers
Janeway lesions - ANSWER rash on palms and soles
