AANP Board Questions And Answers

AANP Board Questions And Answers INR values below ____ increase stroke risk sixfold. - ANS 2 What allergy contradicts the use of thiazide diuretics? - ANS Sulfa Why should ACE-Is be avoided with renal stenosis? - ANS Leads to ARF Adverse effects of aldosterone antagonists (Aldactone) - ANS Galactorrhea and hyperkalemia What are beta blocker indications? - ANS HTN, post-MI< angina, arrhythmias, migraine prophylaxis, hyperthyroidism 1st line BP med for DM? - ANS ACE or ARB Grapefruit juice should be avoided in what 1st line antihypertensive medication? - ANS CCB Alternative antibiotic treatment for patients with gram positive bacterial infections that are allergic to PCN: - ANS macrolides Initial treatment of COPD - ANS Ipratropium bromide (anticholinergic) 1st line treatment for gonorrheal infections - ANS Rocephin IM Treatment of anthrax - ANS Cipro 500mg BID 7-10 days Treatment of traveler's diarrhea - ANS Cipro 500mg BID 3 days What can increase the risk of tendon rupture when on a quinolone? - ANS age and steroids How long does ASA suppress platelet function? - ANS up to 7 days What is the FDA category and dose of finasteride? - ANS 5mg PO QD and category X What drug category should not be given with warfarin? - ANS sulfa drugs When should routine screening for breast cancer start? - ANS 40 If a patient had only one dose of the hep B vaccine what is recommended? - ANS Do not restart series; Start with 2nd dose