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AANP / AGPCNP ORIGINAL EXAM MASTERY 100 Original Practice Questions • Detailed Answers & Rationales • 2026 Edition Designed as an independent study resource for Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner preparation. The questions are newly authored and are not reproduced from the referenced Stuvia document, an AANPCB/NPCB examination, or any proprietary test bank. Resource format 100 multiple-choice questions + answers + rationales Clinical emphasis Adolescent through older adult primary care Question style Assessment → diagnosis → planning → evaluation / clinical judgment Major domains Cardiology, pulmonary, endocrine, GI, renal/GU, neuro, MSK, ID, derm, geriatrics, women's/men's health, pharmacology, prevention, ethics Use Active recall, timed practice, remediation, and final rapid review Important: This guide is for educational preparation only. Clinical decisions should follow current guidelines, local standards, patient-specific factors, and credentialing requirements where applicable. Original AGPCNP Exam Mastery • 2026 Page 2 How to Use This Guide The current NPCB/AANPCB AGNP certification page describes a 150-question competency-based examination, with 135 scored items. The scored blueprint is organized around Assess, Diagnose, Plan, and Evaluate, and the exam covers adolescent through older-adult populations. The official knowledge areas include health assessment, pathophysiology, therapeutics, evidence-informed practice, prevention, social determinants of health, transitions of care, diverse populations, legal/ethical issues, and interprofessional practice. Recommended method: Complete questions without looking at the answers, mark uncertain items, then review the rationale. For every missed question, write (1) the clue you missed, (2) the dangerous alternative diagnosis, and (3) the next-best action. High-Yield Exam Traps Trap Better approach Jumping to the diagnosis Identify instability and the highest-risk diagnosis first. Treating a screening test as diagnosticKnow when confirmatory testing is required. Ignoring age-related changes Consider frailty, renal function, polypharmacy, cognition, and functional status. Choosing the most detailed answer Choose the safest evidence-based next step, not the most elaborate intervention. Missing red flags Prioritize sudden neurologic deficits, shock, severe bleeding, airway compromise, sepsis, and acute abdomen. Overtreating Use antimicrobial, imaging, and medication stewardship. Original AGPCNP Exam Mastery • 2026 Page 3 Cardiology Question 1. A 72-year-old with hypertension has an office BP of 168/82 mmHg on three visits. Which finding best explains why this pattern is common with aging? A. Increased arterial stiffness B. Increased plasma volume only C. Reduced systemic vascular resistance D. Increased vagal tone Answer: A Rationale: Age-related loss of arterial elasticity increases pulse pressure and commonly produces isolated systolic hypertension. Question 2. A patient with atrial fibrillation is taking warfarin. Which INR range is generally targeted for stroke prevention in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation? A. 0.8–1.2 B. 1.2–1.8 C. 2.0–3.0 D. 3.5–5.0 Answer: C Rationale: For most patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation treated with warfarin, the therapeutic INR target is 2.0–3.0. Question 3. A 68-year-old with exertional chest pressure has a normal resting ECG. Which symptom pattern most strongly supports stable angina? A. Predictable discomfort with exertion relieved by rest B. Pain lasting seconds with movement C. Pain reproducible by palpation only D. Pain occurring exclusively after meals Answer: A Rationale: Stable angina is classically predictable with exertion or stress and improves with rest or antianginal therapy. Question 4. A patient taking an ACE inhibitor develops facial swelling and tongue enlargement. What is the priority? A. Continue the medication and recheck in one week B. Treat as possible angioedema and address the airway urgently C. Add an antihistamine and send home D. Switch immediately to another ACE inhibitor Answer: B Rationale: ACE-inhibitor angioedema can threaten the airway. The medication should be stopped and urgent airway assessment performed. Original AGPCNP Exam Mastery • 2026 Page 4 Question 5. Which medication class has strong outcome evidence in symptomatic HFrEF and is generally considered foundational therapy? A. Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist B. Short-acting nitrate alone C. Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker alone D. Digoxin as sole disease-modifying therapy Answer: A Rationale: Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists are among the evidence-based foundational therapies for appropriate HFrEF patients. Question 6. A 75-year-old has new unilateral calf swelling, warmth, and tenderness after prolonged travel. What is the most appropriate next step? A. Reassure because edema is common in older adults B. Evaluate for venous thromboembolism using a validated diagnostic pathway C. Begin compression without assessment D. Diagnose cellulitis solely from the examination Answer: B Rationale: Unilateral swelling after immobilization raises concern for DVT and warrants structured evaluation rather than empiric reassurance. Question 7. Which finding most strongly suggests acute decompensated heart failure? A. Orthopnea with pulmonary crackles and elevated JVP B. Isolated dry cough C. Bradycardia without symptoms D. Chronic ankle scar Answer: A Rationale: Orthopnea, pulmonary congestion, and elevated jugular venous pressure are classic findings of volume-overloaded heart failure. Question 8. A patient with syncope has an ECG showing a prolonged QT