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AANP FNP FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
PRACTICE EXAM|| ALL QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+||
LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE 2025 WITH
EXPERT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED
PASS!!!
A 72 year old woman has been on hydrochlorthiazide 12.5 mg for many years to
control her Stage II hypertension. Her BP at this visit is 168/96. She is currently
complaining of pain in her right hip and both knees. She has increased her dose of
ibuprofen from 400 mg TID to 800 mg TID. She is still in pain and would like
something stronger. Best explanation of the effects of ibuprofen on her disease.
ANSWER- It inhibits the effect of renal prostaglandins and blunts the
effectiveness of the diuretic
A 28 year old student is seen in the school health clinic with complaints of a
hacking cough that is productive of small amounts of sputum and a runny nose. He
does not take medications, denies any allergies, and has no significant medical
history. Physical exam reveals low-grade temperature of 99.9 degrees, respirations
of 16 per minute, heart rate of 90 beats per minute, and diffuse fine crackles in the
base of the lungs. A chest xray shows diffuse infiltrates on the lower lobe of the
right lung. The total WBC is 10,000. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. streptococcal pneumonia
b. mycoplasma pneumonia
c. acute bronchitis
d. legionnaire's disease ANSWER- b
A second triple screen on a 35 year old primigravida reveals abnormally low levels
of the alpha fetoprotein and estriol and high levels of human chorionic
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gonadatropin. Which of the following interventions is the best choice for this
patient?
a. order and ultrasound
b. order CT scan of abdomen
c. order a 24 hour urine for protein clearance
d. assess for history of illicit drug or alcohol use. ANSWER- a
All of the following are true statements about diverticula except:
a. diverticula are located in the colon
b. a low-fiber diet is associated with the condition
c. most diverticula in the colon are infected with Gram-negative bacteria
d. supplementing with fiber such as psyllium is recommended ANSWER- c
Patients who are diagnosed with gonorrhea should also be treated for which of the
following infections?
a. chancroid
b. chlamydia trachomatis
c. herpes genitalis
d. PID ANSWER- b
A 39 year old migrant worker presents to the clinic 2.5 days after a PPD skin test.
The minimum size of induration would be considered positive in this patient?
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a. 3 mm
b. 5 mm
c. 10 mm
d. 15 mm ANSWER- c
All of the following are correct statements regarding a durable power of attorney's
role except?
a. their decisions are legally binding
b. it can be used in other areas of a patient's life such as financial issues
c. they can decide for the patient who is on life support when it can be terminated
d. the patient's spouse has the right to override a durable power of attorney
ANSWER- d
All of the following are true statements regarding Munchausen syndrome except:
a. it is considered a mental illness
b. the patient has a medical illness that causes an anxiety reaction and denial
c. the patient fakes an illness in order to gain attention from health care providers
d. the patient has an inconsistent medical history along with a past history of
frequent hospitalizations ANSWER- b
Which of the following antihypertensive medications should the nurse practitioner
avoid when treating patients with emphysema?
a. calcium channel blockers
b. ACE inhibitors
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c. beta blockers
d. diuretics ANSWER- c
A 30 year old chef complains of pruritic hives over her chest and arms but denies
difficulty swallowing or breathing. SHe reports a family history of allergic rhinitis
and asthma. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
a. perform a complete and thorough history
b. prescribe an oral antihistamine such as diphenhydramine 25 mg PO QID
c. give an injection of epinephrine 1:1000 IM stat
d. call 911 ANSWER- a
Which of the following findings is most likely in young prima gravidas with
pregnancy induced hypertension?
a. abdominal cramping and constipation
b. edema of the face and upper extremities
c. shortness of breath
d. dysuria and frequency ANSWER- b
Which of the following symptoms is associated with B12 deficiency anemia?
a. spoon-shaped nails and pica
b. an abnormal neurological exam
c. a vegan diet
d. tingling and numbness in both feet ANSWER- d
AANP FNP FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
PRACTICE EXAM|| ALL QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+||
LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE 2025 WITH
EXPERT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED
PASS!!!
A 72 year old woman has been on hydrochlorthiazide 12.5 mg for many years to
control her Stage II hypertension. Her BP at this visit is 168/96. She is currently
complaining of pain in her right hip and both knees. She has increased her dose of
ibuprofen from 400 mg TID to 800 mg TID. She is still in pain and would like
something stronger. Best explanation of the effects of ibuprofen on her disease.
ANSWER- It inhibits the effect of renal prostaglandins and blunts the
effectiveness of the diuretic
A 28 year old student is seen in the school health clinic with complaints of a
hacking cough that is productive of small amounts of sputum and a runny nose. He
does not take medications, denies any allergies, and has no significant medical
history. Physical exam reveals low-grade temperature of 99.9 degrees, respirations
of 16 per minute, heart rate of 90 beats per minute, and diffuse fine crackles in the
base of the lungs. A chest xray shows diffuse infiltrates on the lower lobe of the
right lung. The total WBC is 10,000. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. streptococcal pneumonia
b. mycoplasma pneumonia
c. acute bronchitis
d. legionnaire's disease ANSWER- b
A second triple screen on a 35 year old primigravida reveals abnormally low levels
of the alpha fetoprotein and estriol and high levels of human chorionic
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gonadatropin. Which of the following interventions is the best choice for this
patient?
a. order and ultrasound
b. order CT scan of abdomen
c. order a 24 hour urine for protein clearance
d. assess for history of illicit drug or alcohol use. ANSWER- a
All of the following are true statements about diverticula except:
a. diverticula are located in the colon
b. a low-fiber diet is associated with the condition
c. most diverticula in the colon are infected with Gram-negative bacteria
d. supplementing with fiber such as psyllium is recommended ANSWER- c
Patients who are diagnosed with gonorrhea should also be treated for which of the
following infections?
a. chancroid
b. chlamydia trachomatis
c. herpes genitalis
d. PID ANSWER- b
A 39 year old migrant worker presents to the clinic 2.5 days after a PPD skin test.
The minimum size of induration would be considered positive in this patient?
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a. 3 mm
b. 5 mm
c. 10 mm
d. 15 mm ANSWER- c
All of the following are correct statements regarding a durable power of attorney's
role except?
a. their decisions are legally binding
b. it can be used in other areas of a patient's life such as financial issues
c. they can decide for the patient who is on life support when it can be terminated
d. the patient's spouse has the right to override a durable power of attorney
ANSWER- d
All of the following are true statements regarding Munchausen syndrome except:
a. it is considered a mental illness
b. the patient has a medical illness that causes an anxiety reaction and denial
c. the patient fakes an illness in order to gain attention from health care providers
d. the patient has an inconsistent medical history along with a past history of
frequent hospitalizations ANSWER- b
Which of the following antihypertensive medications should the nurse practitioner
avoid when treating patients with emphysema?
a. calcium channel blockers
b. ACE inhibitors
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c. beta blockers
d. diuretics ANSWER- c
A 30 year old chef complains of pruritic hives over her chest and arms but denies
difficulty swallowing or breathing. SHe reports a family history of allergic rhinitis
and asthma. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
a. perform a complete and thorough history
b. prescribe an oral antihistamine such as diphenhydramine 25 mg PO QID
c. give an injection of epinephrine 1:1000 IM stat
d. call 911 ANSWER- a
Which of the following findings is most likely in young prima gravidas with
pregnancy induced hypertension?
a. abdominal cramping and constipation
b. edema of the face and upper extremities
c. shortness of breath
d. dysuria and frequency ANSWER- b
Which of the following symptoms is associated with B12 deficiency anemia?
a. spoon-shaped nails and pica
b. an abnormal neurological exam
c. a vegan diet
d. tingling and numbness in both feet ANSWER- d
