AGACNP AACN Boards with correct
answers 2026
3-steps-of-pain-management---correct-answer-1.-aspirin,-tylenol,-NSAIDs
2.-codeine,-hydrocodone,-oxycodone,-tramadol-(only-with-NSAIDS)
3.-morphine,-hydromorphone,-methadone,-fentanyl
Breakthrough-cancer-pain-management---correct-answer-fentanyl
Metastatic-bone-pain-management---correct-answer-bisphosphonates
Tension-headache-symptoms-&-management---correct-answer-symptoms---tight,-back-of-
head/neck
management---OTC-analgesics-and-rest
Migraine-headache-types-and-treatments---correct-answer-classic---WITH-aura
common---WITHOUT-aura-
treatment---sumatriptan-and-analgesics
,Cluster-headache-symptoms-and-management---correct-answer-symptoms---occur-at-night,-
ipsilateral-congestion,-rhinorrhea,-and-eye-redness
Albumin-levels-<3.5---correct-answer-protein-malnutrition
Albumin-<2.7---correct-answer-Edema
Complications-of-enteral-nutrition---correct-answer-aspiration,-refeeding,-dehydration
Complications-of-parenteral-nutrition---correct-answer-pneumothorax,-hemothorax
Urine-sodium->20---correct-answer-renal-salt-wasting-(kidney-is-the-problem)
Urine-sodium-<10---correct-answer-kidney-isn't-the-problem
isotonic-hyponatremia-serum-osmolality-and-causes---correct-answer-serum-osmolality---284-295
causes---extreme-hyperlipidemia-or-nhyperproteinemia
hypotonic-hyponatremia-serum-osmolality-and-types---correct-answer-serum-osmolality-<280
hypovolemic-w/-sodium-<10
hypovolemic-w/-sodium->20
hypervolemic
hypovolemic-w/-urine-sodium-<10-causes---correct-answer-dehydration,-diuresis,-vomiting
hypovolemic-w/-urine-sodium->20---correct-answer-diuretics,-ACE,-mineralocorticoid-deficiency
,hypervolemic-hypotonic-hyponatremia---correct-answer-edema,-CHF,-liver-disease,-renal-failure
must-restrict-fluids
hypertonic-hyponatremia-serum-osmolality-and-causes---correct-answer-serum-osmolality->290
causes---HHS
hypokalemia-causes,-signs/symptoms,-treatment---correct-answer-causes---diuretics,-GI-losses,-
renal-loss,-alkalosis
signs/symptoms---weakness,-fatigue,-cramps,-broad-T-waves,-u-waves
treatment---oral-replacement-if->2.5,-40mEq/L/hr-IV-if-severe
hyperkalemia-causes,-signs/symptoms,-treatment---correct-answer-causes---renal-failure,-drugs,-
hypoaldosteronism
signs/symptoms---weakness,-flaccid-paralysis,-abdominal-distension,-diarrhea,-peaked-T-waves-
treatment---ion-resin-exchange-(kayexalate),-insulin,-D5W
hypocalcemia-causes,-signs/symptoms,-treatment---correct-answer-causes---pancreatitis,-renal-
failure,-trauma,-massive-transfusions
symptoms---increased-DTRs,-cramps,-convulsions,-prolonged-QT,-Chvostek's-and-Trousseau's-sign
treatment---check-for-alkalosis,-IV-calcium-gluconate-if-acute,-oral-supplements-if-chronic
hypercalcemia-causes,-signs/symptoms,-treatment---correct-answer-causes---vitamin-D-
intoxication,-immobilization,-thiazide-diuretics
symptoms---fatigue,-muscle-weakness,-constipation,-coma,-death
treatment---calcitonin-if-renal/card-involvement,-NS,-loop-diuretics,-dialysis-if-severe
, respiratory-acidosis-causes,-signs/symptoms,-treatment---correct-answer-causes---
hypoventilation-(pH<7.35,-pCO2>45)
symptoms---somnolence,-confusion,-coma,-myoclonus-with-asterixis
treatment---narcan-if-unknown-cause,-increased-ventilator-rate
respiratory-alkalosis-causes,-signs/symptoms,-treatment---correct-answer-causes---
hyperventilation-(pH>7.45,-pCO2<35)
symptoms---lightheadedness,-tingling,-tetany-if-severe
treatment---paper-bag-breathing,-decreased-ventilator-rate
metabolic-acidosis-types,-causes,-treatment---correct-answer-types:
increased-anion-gap---DKA,-alcoholic-ketoacidosis,-lactic-acidosis
normal-anion-gap---diarrhea,-ileostomy,-renal-tubular-acidosis,-DKA-recovery
treat-with-fluids
metabolic-alkalosis-causes,-signs/symptoms,-treatment---correct-answer-causes---saline-
responsive,-NG-suction,-vomiting,-diuretics
treatment---d/c-diuretics,-give-NaCl-and-KCl,-H2-blockers-if-GI-loss
Gram-positive-bacteria---correct-answer-streptococci,-staphylococcus,-enterococci,-bacilli
Gram-negative-bacteria---correct-answer-E.-coli,-klebsiella,-pseudomonas,-acinetobacter,-
enterobacter
anti-rejection-meds-following-transplant---correct-answer-1.-steroids-
2.-antimetabolites
answers 2026
3-steps-of-pain-management---correct-answer-1.-aspirin,-tylenol,-NSAIDs
2.-codeine,-hydrocodone,-oxycodone,-tramadol-(only-with-NSAIDS)
3.-morphine,-hydromorphone,-methadone,-fentanyl
Breakthrough-cancer-pain-management---correct-answer-fentanyl
Metastatic-bone-pain-management---correct-answer-bisphosphonates
Tension-headache-symptoms-&-management---correct-answer-symptoms---tight,-back-of-
head/neck
management---OTC-analgesics-and-rest
Migraine-headache-types-and-treatments---correct-answer-classic---WITH-aura
common---WITHOUT-aura-
treatment---sumatriptan-and-analgesics
,Cluster-headache-symptoms-and-management---correct-answer-symptoms---occur-at-night,-
ipsilateral-congestion,-rhinorrhea,-and-eye-redness
Albumin-levels-<3.5---correct-answer-protein-malnutrition
Albumin-<2.7---correct-answer-Edema
Complications-of-enteral-nutrition---correct-answer-aspiration,-refeeding,-dehydration
Complications-of-parenteral-nutrition---correct-answer-pneumothorax,-hemothorax
Urine-sodium->20---correct-answer-renal-salt-wasting-(kidney-is-the-problem)
Urine-sodium-<10---correct-answer-kidney-isn't-the-problem
isotonic-hyponatremia-serum-osmolality-and-causes---correct-answer-serum-osmolality---284-295
causes---extreme-hyperlipidemia-or-nhyperproteinemia
hypotonic-hyponatremia-serum-osmolality-and-types---correct-answer-serum-osmolality-<280
hypovolemic-w/-sodium-<10
hypovolemic-w/-sodium->20
hypervolemic
hypovolemic-w/-urine-sodium-<10-causes---correct-answer-dehydration,-diuresis,-vomiting
hypovolemic-w/-urine-sodium->20---correct-answer-diuretics,-ACE,-mineralocorticoid-deficiency
,hypervolemic-hypotonic-hyponatremia---correct-answer-edema,-CHF,-liver-disease,-renal-failure
must-restrict-fluids
hypertonic-hyponatremia-serum-osmolality-and-causes---correct-answer-serum-osmolality->290
causes---HHS
hypokalemia-causes,-signs/symptoms,-treatment---correct-answer-causes---diuretics,-GI-losses,-
renal-loss,-alkalosis
signs/symptoms---weakness,-fatigue,-cramps,-broad-T-waves,-u-waves
treatment---oral-replacement-if->2.5,-40mEq/L/hr-IV-if-severe
hyperkalemia-causes,-signs/symptoms,-treatment---correct-answer-causes---renal-failure,-drugs,-
hypoaldosteronism
signs/symptoms---weakness,-flaccid-paralysis,-abdominal-distension,-diarrhea,-peaked-T-waves-
treatment---ion-resin-exchange-(kayexalate),-insulin,-D5W
hypocalcemia-causes,-signs/symptoms,-treatment---correct-answer-causes---pancreatitis,-renal-
failure,-trauma,-massive-transfusions
symptoms---increased-DTRs,-cramps,-convulsions,-prolonged-QT,-Chvostek's-and-Trousseau's-sign
treatment---check-for-alkalosis,-IV-calcium-gluconate-if-acute,-oral-supplements-if-chronic
hypercalcemia-causes,-signs/symptoms,-treatment---correct-answer-causes---vitamin-D-
intoxication,-immobilization,-thiazide-diuretics
symptoms---fatigue,-muscle-weakness,-constipation,-coma,-death
treatment---calcitonin-if-renal/card-involvement,-NS,-loop-diuretics,-dialysis-if-severe
, respiratory-acidosis-causes,-signs/symptoms,-treatment---correct-answer-causes---
hypoventilation-(pH<7.35,-pCO2>45)
symptoms---somnolence,-confusion,-coma,-myoclonus-with-asterixis
treatment---narcan-if-unknown-cause,-increased-ventilator-rate
respiratory-alkalosis-causes,-signs/symptoms,-treatment---correct-answer-causes---
hyperventilation-(pH>7.45,-pCO2<35)
symptoms---lightheadedness,-tingling,-tetany-if-severe
treatment---paper-bag-breathing,-decreased-ventilator-rate
metabolic-acidosis-types,-causes,-treatment---correct-answer-types:
increased-anion-gap---DKA,-alcoholic-ketoacidosis,-lactic-acidosis
normal-anion-gap---diarrhea,-ileostomy,-renal-tubular-acidosis,-DKA-recovery
treat-with-fluids
metabolic-alkalosis-causes,-signs/symptoms,-treatment---correct-answer-causes---saline-
responsive,-NG-suction,-vomiting,-diuretics
treatment---d/c-diuretics,-give-NaCl-and-KCl,-H2-blockers-if-GI-loss
Gram-positive-bacteria---correct-answer-streptococci,-staphylococcus,-enterococci,-bacilli
Gram-negative-bacteria---correct-answer-E.-coli,-klebsiella,-pseudomonas,-acinetobacter,-
enterobacter
anti-rejection-meds-following-transplant---correct-answer-1.-steroids-
2.-antimetabolites
