AANP FNP Practice Exam 1 Study Guide 2026 | Complete
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1. Describe the typical clinical presentation of a young adult male with a non-
complicated Chlamydia infection.
Many young adult males with a non-complicated Chlamydia
infection may not exhibit any symptoms at all.
They typically present with severe abdominal pain and fever.
They often experience testicular pain and swelling.
They usually have noticeable genital lesions and discharge.
2. What is the primary pharmacotherapeutic used for treating corneal
abrasions?
Neomycin
Ofloxacin (Floxin)
Tetracaine (Alcaine)
Olopatadine (Patanol)
3. Which is the organism MOST likely to cause pneumonia in adults and the
elderly?
Chlamydia pneumoniae
E. coli
RSV
Moraxella catarrhalis
Streptococcus pneumoniae
,4. What medication should be added to the treatment of an adult with high LDL
levels who is already taking rosuvastatin?
fish oil 600 mg daily.
fenofibrate (Tricor) 120 mg daily.
colesevelam (Welchol) 3,750 mg daily.
ezetimibe (Zetia) 10 mg daily.
5. What medication combination should be prescribed for a patient with rectal
pain and swelling?
Colonoscopy and GI referral
Psyllium (Metamucil) and hydrocortisone (Anusol-HC)
Diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)
Guaiac test and CBC
6. Describe the rationale for prescribing psyllium and hydrocortisone for a
patient with rectal symptoms.
Psyllium helps relieve constipation while hydrocortisone reduces
inflammation.
Psyllium promotes bowel movement, and hydrocortisone is for
surgical preparation.
Psyllium is used for diarrhea, and hydrocortisone is for infection.
Psyllium is an antibiotic, and hydrocortisone is a pain reliever.
7. What is the primary indication of successful treatment after a radial head
subluxation in a child?
The child begins to use the affected arm.
, Swelling dissipates immediately.
Pulse and sensation are restored.
A click is felt with extension and rotation.
8. What is the first-line antibiotic for an adult with a productive cough and fever,
who has a smoking history?
Tetracycline (Achromycin)
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Penicillin and ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Azithromycin (Zithromax) and Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
9. What is the first-line treatment for Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection?
Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
Azithromycin (Zithromax)
10. Describe the importance of legal reporting obligations in the context of
elder abuse for nurse practitioners.
Legal reporting obligations allow nurse practitioners to maintain
patient confidentiality.
Legal reporting obligations are optional and depend on the nurse
practitioner's discretion.
Legal reporting obligations protect vulnerable patients and ensure
that suspected abuse is investigated.
Legal reporting obligations only apply to cases of physical abuse.
, 11. Which organism is commonly associated with bloody diarrhea and can be
linked to undercooked poultry?
Salmonella
Campylobacter
Escherichia coli
Clostridium difficile
12. Describe the significance of testing the Achilles reflex in assessing spinal
function.
The Achilles reflex assesses cognitive function in patients.
The Achilles reflex tests the S1 spinal level, indicating the integrity
of the associated nerve pathways.
The Achilles reflex measures blood pressure responses.
The Achilles reflex is used to evaluate respiratory function.
13. Which of the following agents has a role in managing children with croup?
dexamethasone
salbutamol
dextromethorphan
pseudoephedrine
14. A patient presents with sudden, severe facial pain on one side of the face.
What condition might this symptom indicate, and what initial management
step should be taken?
This symptom might indicate trigeminal neuralgia, and initial
management should include prescribing anticonvulsants such as
Review | Graded A+
1. Describe the typical clinical presentation of a young adult male with a non-
complicated Chlamydia infection.
Many young adult males with a non-complicated Chlamydia
infection may not exhibit any symptoms at all.
They typically present with severe abdominal pain and fever.
They often experience testicular pain and swelling.
They usually have noticeable genital lesions and discharge.
2. What is the primary pharmacotherapeutic used for treating corneal
abrasions?
Neomycin
Ofloxacin (Floxin)
Tetracaine (Alcaine)
Olopatadine (Patanol)
3. Which is the organism MOST likely to cause pneumonia in adults and the
elderly?
Chlamydia pneumoniae
E. coli
RSV
Moraxella catarrhalis
Streptococcus pneumoniae
,4. What medication should be added to the treatment of an adult with high LDL
levels who is already taking rosuvastatin?
fish oil 600 mg daily.
fenofibrate (Tricor) 120 mg daily.
colesevelam (Welchol) 3,750 mg daily.
ezetimibe (Zetia) 10 mg daily.
5. What medication combination should be prescribed for a patient with rectal
pain and swelling?
Colonoscopy and GI referral
Psyllium (Metamucil) and hydrocortisone (Anusol-HC)
Diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)
Guaiac test and CBC
6. Describe the rationale for prescribing psyllium and hydrocortisone for a
patient with rectal symptoms.
Psyllium helps relieve constipation while hydrocortisone reduces
inflammation.
Psyllium promotes bowel movement, and hydrocortisone is for
surgical preparation.
Psyllium is used for diarrhea, and hydrocortisone is for infection.
Psyllium is an antibiotic, and hydrocortisone is a pain reliever.
7. What is the primary indication of successful treatment after a radial head
subluxation in a child?
The child begins to use the affected arm.
, Swelling dissipates immediately.
Pulse and sensation are restored.
A click is felt with extension and rotation.
8. What is the first-line antibiotic for an adult with a productive cough and fever,
who has a smoking history?
Tetracycline (Achromycin)
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Penicillin and ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Azithromycin (Zithromax) and Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
9. What is the first-line treatment for Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection?
Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
Azithromycin (Zithromax)
10. Describe the importance of legal reporting obligations in the context of
elder abuse for nurse practitioners.
Legal reporting obligations allow nurse practitioners to maintain
patient confidentiality.
Legal reporting obligations are optional and depend on the nurse
practitioner's discretion.
Legal reporting obligations protect vulnerable patients and ensure
that suspected abuse is investigated.
Legal reporting obligations only apply to cases of physical abuse.
, 11. Which organism is commonly associated with bloody diarrhea and can be
linked to undercooked poultry?
Salmonella
Campylobacter
Escherichia coli
Clostridium difficile
12. Describe the significance of testing the Achilles reflex in assessing spinal
function.
The Achilles reflex assesses cognitive function in patients.
The Achilles reflex tests the S1 spinal level, indicating the integrity
of the associated nerve pathways.
The Achilles reflex measures blood pressure responses.
The Achilles reflex is used to evaluate respiratory function.
13. Which of the following agents has a role in managing children with croup?
dexamethasone
salbutamol
dextromethorphan
pseudoephedrine
14. A patient presents with sudden, severe facial pain on one side of the face.
What condition might this symptom indicate, and what initial management
step should be taken?
This symptom might indicate trigeminal neuralgia, and initial
management should include prescribing anticonvulsants such as
