AANP FNP Certification Exam 2026/2027 Verified Practice Questions &
Answers | Full Family Nurse Practitioner Board Review
1. What medical condition is specifically mentioned as a contraindication for the
use of NSAIDs?
Fever
Headache
Arthritis
Peptic ulcer disease
2. If a patient presents with a 'bull's-eye' rash and flu-like symptoms, what would
be the most appropriate initial step in their management?
Refer to a dermatologist
Prescribe antihistamines
Initiate treatment for Lyme disease
Order a complete blood count
3. If a 50-year-old patient with no family history of colorectal cancer is due for
screening, which test should be recommended based on current guidelines?
Fecal occult blood test
Sigmoidoscopy
CT colonography
Colonoscopy
4. What is the hallmark skin manifestation associated with Lyme disease?
Erythema nodosum
, Maculopapular rash
Bull's-eye rash
Vesicular lesions
5. What is the main focus of health promotion in healthcare?
To provide emergency care
To manage chronic conditions
To treat existing diseases
To prevent disease and improve health
6. In case of an anaphylactic reaction, which treatment should be first?
Epinephrine
Corticosteroid
Beta agonist
Anti-histamine
7. Which test is considered the best method for colorectal cancer screening?
colonoscopy
barium enema
sigmoidoscopy
fecal occult blood test
8. Describe the significance of the chief complaint and present illness in the
context of a health history.
The chief complaint only includes past medical conditions.
Answers | Full Family Nurse Practitioner Board Review
1. What medical condition is specifically mentioned as a contraindication for the
use of NSAIDs?
Fever
Headache
Arthritis
Peptic ulcer disease
2. If a patient presents with a 'bull's-eye' rash and flu-like symptoms, what would
be the most appropriate initial step in their management?
Refer to a dermatologist
Prescribe antihistamines
Initiate treatment for Lyme disease
Order a complete blood count
3. If a 50-year-old patient with no family history of colorectal cancer is due for
screening, which test should be recommended based on current guidelines?
Fecal occult blood test
Sigmoidoscopy
CT colonography
Colonoscopy
4. What is the hallmark skin manifestation associated with Lyme disease?
Erythema nodosum
, Maculopapular rash
Bull's-eye rash
Vesicular lesions
5. What is the main focus of health promotion in healthcare?
To provide emergency care
To manage chronic conditions
To treat existing diseases
To prevent disease and improve health
6. In case of an anaphylactic reaction, which treatment should be first?
Epinephrine
Corticosteroid
Beta agonist
Anti-histamine
7. Which test is considered the best method for colorectal cancer screening?
colonoscopy
barium enema
sigmoidoscopy
fecal occult blood test
8. Describe the significance of the chief complaint and present illness in the
context of a health history.
The chief complaint only includes past medical conditions.
