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AANP Certification
If your patient is in the catarrhal stage of pertussis, upon examination you would find
which of the following? - ANS-You would find mild upper respiratory symptoms with
cough. And mild conjunctival injection. It is really indistinguishable from the common
cold.

What would NOT be considered a typical finding in a geriatric patient? - ANS-Low
frequency hearing loss. A typical finding in a geriatric patient would be a high frequency
hearing loss. The speaking voice is high frequency. Degenerative changes of the
ossicles, fewer auditory neurons and atrophy of the hair cells results in sensorineural
hearing loss.

Typical findings in a geriatric patient? - ANS-Thinner epidermis, dermis and
subcutaneous layers of skin, bright purple-colored patches on the forearms and hands,
opaque white ring at the periphery of the cornea

Risk factors for age-related macular degeneration - ANS-Tobacco use, aging, sun
exposure and family history

Underweight BMI - ANS-<18.5

Normal BMI - ANS-18.5-24.9

Overweight BMI - ANS-25-29.9

Obese BMI - ANS-30-39.9

Grossly obese BMI - ANS->40

Pregnancy Category A Drugs - ANS-Vitamins and levothyroxine

Pregnancy Category B Drugs - ANS-Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, penicillins,
cephalosporins, and azithromycin and erythromycin antibiotics.

A geriatric patient who has a 40 pack-year smoking history complains of painful
cramping in the leg muscles that occurs after walking for 20 minutes. After taking a
complete history and performing a physical exam, an NP decides that the most likely
diagnosis is? - ANS-Intermittent claudication




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What is a common cause of acne? - ANS-Increase in androgens

In a 19-year-old who presents with a sore throat and anterior cervical adenopathy,
which causative agent would be suspected? - ANS-Group A beta-hemolytic
Streptococcus

When completing the initial assessment for depression in geriatric adults, the NP should
evaluate? - ANS-Mental status exam

What is the most common risk factor for developing severe hyperbilirubinemia in the
newborn? - ANS-Blood incompatibility with the mother

Which trimester of pregnancy is a woman with a fundal height measurement at the
umbilicus? - ANS-Second

Which of the following conditions exacerbate urinary incontinence? - ANS-Impacted
stool and atrophic vaginitis

An adult patient presents with a 2-day history of intermittent stabbing chest pain that
worsens with deep breaths. The patient reports a nonproductive cough and no fever for
several days, and denies trauma, palpitations or GI symptoms. VS normal. Lungs are
clear, heart sounds normal. PE reveals localized chest wall tenderness at the costal
margin. EKG and CXR normal. The most likely diagnosis is? - ANS-Costchondritis

The most common skin cancer is? - ANS-Basal cell carcinoma

What is true regarding depression in the elderly? - ANS-Depression can be induced by
prescribed and OTC medications

Acute otitis media has what characteristics? - ANS-Loss of ossicular landmarks on the
TM

What constellations of symptoms, lasting more than 3 months, is MOST common in
fibromyalgia? - ANS-Diffuse pain, sleep abnormality, fatigue

An adult male is seen for an initial visit. He denies tobacco, drug, or ETOH use. He has
a sedentary lifestyle and no family history of DM. VS normal, BMI = 31. What diabetes
screening tests would an NP order? - ANS-Fasting plasma glucose




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An adolescent presents for a preparticipation athlete exam. In determining clearance for
participation in sports, what should be considered? - ANS-Characteristics of the sport

Urinary and bowel dysfunction, saddle anesthesia, and leg weakness or foot drop are
signs of? - ANS-Cauda equina syndrome

The NP would suspect what person to be at the highest risk for Rocky Mountain spotted
fever? - ANS-A 40-year old male who is living in a wooded area raising dogs

What condition is associated with the development of type 2 DM? - ANS-Delivery of a
neonate weighing 9 lb or greater

What condition is a risk factor for development of DVT and PE? - ANS-Visceral
malignancy

Research studies indicate that ED in geriatric patients is a common complication in? -
ANS-Vascular disease

What neuro signs are characteristic of the patient with AD? - ANS-Gait disorder and
impaired stereognosis

A frail elderly male patient complains of difficulty with urination. The International
Prostate Symptom Score can assist with decisions regarding the diagnosis of BPH.
What symptom is consistent with the items on this scale? - ANS-Nocturia

The best medication for a patient who complains of IBS with cramping is? -
ANS-Dicyclomine (Bentyl)

Major causes of CKD include? - ANS-Amyloidosis and SLE

A risk factor postmeno osteoporosis is? - ANS-History of tobacco use

An NP considering referral of a frail elderly patient for hospice care understands that? -
ANS-Documentation of limited life expectancy is a prerequisite

The sound intensity of a grade III/VI hear murmur is typically described as? -
ANS-Medium intensity

What is associated with decreased risk of breast cancer? - ANS-Breast feeding




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