NEUROLOGY AANP CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
▶ Which of the following is Diagnostic Criteria for Nighttime BP average?
A. > 135/85
B. > 140/90
C. > 125/75 Answer: C. > 125/75 mmHg
▶ Which of the following is Diagnostic Criteria for 24 hrs BP average?
A. > 135/85
B. > 140/90
C. > 125/75 Answer: A. > 135/85
▶ Which of the following is Diagnostic Criteria for Daytime BP average?
A. > 135/85
B. > 140/90
C. > 125/75 Answer: B. > 140/90
▶ What term describes tailoring medication timing to improve nighttime BP
control?
A. Chronotherapy
B. Biofeedback
C. Pulse Monitoring
D. Sleep-phase dosing Answer: A. Chronotherapy
▶ Which organ is affected by hypertensive retinopathy?
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Eyes Answer: D. Eyes
, ▶ Which is a clinical sign of hypertensive retinopathy?
A. Cotton wool spots
B. Cherry red Macula
C. Red Reflex
D. Yellow Sclera Answer: A. Cotton wool spots
▶ Which of the following lab values indicates early chronic kidney disease
due to hypertension?
A. Creatinine < 0.5
B. GFR < 60
C. GFR > 90
D. BUN < 10 Answer: B. GFR < 60
▶ At what point would you refer the patient to Nephrology?
A. GFR < 90
B. GFR < 75
C. GFR < 60
D. GFR < 40 Answer: D. GFR < 40
▶ Patient come in with elevated blood pressure, they have shortness of
breath, fatigue, dizziness, and some heart palpitations. These symptoms
are a result of Left Ventricular hypertrophy. Which of the following
medications are most effective in reducing LVH?
A. Metoprolol
B. Amlodipine
C. Hydrochlorothiazide
D. Lisinopril Answer: D. Lisinopril
Ace inhibitors are most effective in reducing left ventricular hypertrophy
most antihypertensives, except direct vasodilators reduce left ventricular
mass
▶ What is a common underreported symptom indicating early
cardiovascular disease in Men?
A. Fatigue
EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
▶ Which of the following is Diagnostic Criteria for Nighttime BP average?
A. > 135/85
B. > 140/90
C. > 125/75 Answer: C. > 125/75 mmHg
▶ Which of the following is Diagnostic Criteria for 24 hrs BP average?
A. > 135/85
B. > 140/90
C. > 125/75 Answer: A. > 135/85
▶ Which of the following is Diagnostic Criteria for Daytime BP average?
A. > 135/85
B. > 140/90
C. > 125/75 Answer: B. > 140/90
▶ What term describes tailoring medication timing to improve nighttime BP
control?
A. Chronotherapy
B. Biofeedback
C. Pulse Monitoring
D. Sleep-phase dosing Answer: A. Chronotherapy
▶ Which organ is affected by hypertensive retinopathy?
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Eyes Answer: D. Eyes
, ▶ Which is a clinical sign of hypertensive retinopathy?
A. Cotton wool spots
B. Cherry red Macula
C. Red Reflex
D. Yellow Sclera Answer: A. Cotton wool spots
▶ Which of the following lab values indicates early chronic kidney disease
due to hypertension?
A. Creatinine < 0.5
B. GFR < 60
C. GFR > 90
D. BUN < 10 Answer: B. GFR < 60
▶ At what point would you refer the patient to Nephrology?
A. GFR < 90
B. GFR < 75
C. GFR < 60
D. GFR < 40 Answer: D. GFR < 40
▶ Patient come in with elevated blood pressure, they have shortness of
breath, fatigue, dizziness, and some heart palpitations. These symptoms
are a result of Left Ventricular hypertrophy. Which of the following
medications are most effective in reducing LVH?
A. Metoprolol
B. Amlodipine
C. Hydrochlorothiazide
D. Lisinopril Answer: D. Lisinopril
Ace inhibitors are most effective in reducing left ventricular hypertrophy
most antihypertensives, except direct vasodilators reduce left ventricular
mass
▶ What is a common underreported symptom indicating early
cardiovascular disease in Men?
A. Fatigue
