& VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
1. A 65-year-old woman presents for a follow-up 4. The nurse
exam- ination after a new patient visit. She has practitioner
not seen a healthcare provider for several prescribes
years. She is a smoker and her hypertension is amitriptyline
now adequately controlled with medication. (Elavil) for a
Her mother died at age 40 from a heart attack. patient with
The fasting lipid profile shows cholesterol neuropathic
= 240 mg/dL, HDL = 30, and LDL = 200. In pain
addition to starting Therapeutic Lifestyle secondary
Changes, the nurse practitioner should start to di-
the patient on: abetes
mellitus. On
1. bile acid sequestrant. follow-up,
2. a statin drug. the patient
3. a cholesterol absorption inhibitor. complains
4. low-dose aspirin.
2. The most commonly prescribed medication
for mild systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
is:
1. azathioprine (AZA).
2. belimumab (Benlysta).
3. ibuprofen (Advil).
4. cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan).
3. The most common sign of cervical cancer is:
1. postcoital bleeding.
2. strong odor from vaginal discharge.
3. itching in the vaginal area.
4. molluscum contagiosum.
, AANP PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT
& VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
A statin drug
ibuprofen (advil)
postcoital bleeding
discontinue amitriptyline and begin gabapentin (neurontin)
, AANP PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT
& VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
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).
5. A 17-year-old male with rheumatoid arthritis is associated with the
being treated with an NSAID and omeprazole omeprazole
(Prilosec). The patient complains of 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.
ibuprofen
6. The medication of choice for the initial
treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
is:
1. acetaminophen.
2. prednisone.
3. aspirin.
4. ibuprofen.
7. A 12-year-old with sickle cell anemia has recently expe-
hemoglobin levels rienced a sickle cell crisis and presents
for a follow-up examination after a recent hospitalization.
, AANP PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT
& VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
It is most
important to continue monitoring growth,
develop- ment, and: