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A 65-year-old woman presents for a follow-up examination after a
new patient visit. She has not seen a healthcare provider for several
years. She is a smoker and her hypertension is now adequately
controlled with medication. Her mother died at age 40 from a heart
attack. The fasting lipid profile shows cholesterol = 240 mg/dL, HDL =
30, and LDL = 200. In addition to starting Therapeutic Lifestyle
Changes, the nurse practitioner should start the patient on:
1.bile acid sequestrant.
2. a statin drug.
3. a cholesterol absorption inhibitor.
4. low-dose aspirin.
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Ans: A statin drug
The most commonly prescribed medication for mild systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) is:
1. azathioprine (AZA).
2. belimumab (Benlysta).
3. ibuprofen (Advil).
4. cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan).
Ans: ibuprofen (advil)
The most common sign of cervical cancer is:
1. postcoital bleeding.
2. strong odor from vaginal discharge.
3. itching in the vaginal area.
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4. molluscum contagiosum.
Ans: postcoital bleeding
The nurse practitioner prescribes amitriptyline (Elavil) for a patient
with neuropathic pain secondary to diabetes mellitus. On follow-up,
the patient complains of urine retention and dry mouth. The
practitioner would:
1. discontinue amitriptyline and begin ibuprofen (Motrin).
2. refer to physical therapy.
3. start methocarbamol (Robaxin).
4. discontinue amitriptyline and begin gabapentin (Neurontin).
Ans: discontinue amitriptyline and begin gabapentin (neurontin)
A 17-year-old male with rheumatoid arthritis is being treated with an
NSAID and omeprazole (Prilosec). The patient complains of
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headache, abdominal pain, and gas. These symptoms are most
likely:
1. associated with the omeprazole.
2. related to the underlying condition.
3. the result of the NSAID.
4. caused by viral gastroenteritis.
Ans: associated with the omeprazole
The medication of choice for the initial treatment of juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis is:
1. acetaminophen.
2. prednisone.
3. aspirin.
AANP Practice Questions Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
A 65-year-old woman presents for a follow-up examination after a
new patient visit. She has not seen a healthcare provider for several
years. She is a smoker and her hypertension is now adequately
controlled with medication. Her mother died at age 40 from a heart
attack. The fasting lipid profile shows cholesterol = 240 mg/dL, HDL =
30, and LDL = 200. In addition to starting Therapeutic Lifestyle
Changes, the nurse practitioner should start the patient on:
1.bile acid sequestrant.
2. a statin drug.
3. a cholesterol absorption inhibitor.
4. low-dose aspirin.
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Ans: A statin drug
The most commonly prescribed medication for mild systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) is:
1. azathioprine (AZA).
2. belimumab (Benlysta).
3. ibuprofen (Advil).
4. cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan).
Ans: ibuprofen (advil)
The most common sign of cervical cancer is:
1. postcoital bleeding.
2. strong odor from vaginal discharge.
3. itching in the vaginal area.
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4. molluscum contagiosum.
Ans: postcoital bleeding
The nurse practitioner prescribes amitriptyline (Elavil) for a patient
with neuropathic pain secondary to diabetes mellitus. On follow-up,
the patient complains of urine retention and dry mouth. The
practitioner would:
1. discontinue amitriptyline and begin ibuprofen (Motrin).
2. refer to physical therapy.
3. start methocarbamol (Robaxin).
4. discontinue amitriptyline and begin gabapentin (Neurontin).
Ans: discontinue amitriptyline and begin gabapentin (neurontin)
A 17-year-old male with rheumatoid arthritis is being treated with an
NSAID and omeprazole (Prilosec). The patient complains of
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headache, abdominal pain, and gas. These symptoms are most
likely:
1. associated with the omeprazole.
2. related to the underlying condition.
3. the result of the NSAID.
4. caused by viral gastroenteritis.
Ans: associated with the omeprazole
The medication of choice for the initial treatment of juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis is:
1. acetaminophen.
2. prednisone.
3. aspirin.
