AANP Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Questions and Verified Answers 100% Guarantee Pass

AANP Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam
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1. The nurse practitioner prescribes amitriptyline (Elavil) for a patient
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the
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ss practitioner would: ss




1. discontinue amitriptyline and begin ibuprofen (Motrin).
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2. refer to physical therapy.
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3. start methocarbamol (Robaxin).
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4. discontinue amitriptyline and begin gabapentin (Neurontin)
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Answer> discontinue amitriptyline and begin gabapentin (neurontin)
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2. A 17-year-old male with rheumatoid arthritis is being treated with an
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NSAID and omeprazole (Prilosec). The patient complains of headache,
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abdominal pain, and gas. These symptoms are most likely:
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1. associated with the omeprazole. ss ss ss






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3. the result of the NSAID.
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3. The medication of choice for the initial treatment of juvenile
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1. acetaminophen.
2. prednisone.
3. aspirin.
4. ibuprofen
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4. A 12-year-old with sickle cell anemia has recently experienced a
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ss sickle cell ss ss crisis and presents for a follow-up examination after a
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ss recent hospitalization. ss ss It is most important to continue monitoring
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ss growth, development, and: ss ss




1. white blood cell levels. ss ss ss




2. fecal occult blood test. ss ss ss




3. hemoglobin levels. ss




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5. A 90-year-old female is brought to the clinic by her neighbor. She states
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that
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,1. Report the case to the proper authorities.
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2. Tell the neighbor to check on the woman daily and report back.
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3. Document the data and report the information to risk management.
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4. Call the patient's family and inquire about the concerns
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Answer> report the case to proper authorities
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A 65-year-old woman presents for a follow-up examination after a new
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patient visit. She has not seen a healthcare provider for several years.
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She is a smoker and her hypertension is now adequately controlled with
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medication.
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ss lipid profile shows cholesterol = 240 mg/dL, HDL = 30, and LDL = 200.
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In addition to starting Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes, the nurse
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ss practitioner should start the patient on: ss ss ss ss ss




1.bile acid sequestrant. ss ss




2. a statin drug.
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3. a cholesterol absorption inhibitor.
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4. low-dose aspirin ss




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7. The most commonly prescribed medication for mild systemic lupus
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erythe- matosus (SLE) is:
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1. azathioprine (AZA). ss




2. belimumab (Benlysta). ss




3. ibuprofen (Advil). ss


4. cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) ss




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9. In most cases, the first manifestation of Alzheimer's disease is:
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1. impaired judgment. ss




2. decrease in short-term memory. ss ss ss




3. disorientation in time and place. ss ss ss ss




4. decrease in long-term memory ss ss ss




Answer> decrease in short-term memory
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10. The optimal treatment for latent tuberculosis is:
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1. rifampin (Rifadin) for 5 months. ss ss ss ss




2. isoniazid (Nydrazid) for 9 months. ss ss ss ss




3. pyrazinamide for 6 months. ss ss ss




4. ethambutol for 6 months ss ss ss




Answer> osioniazid (nydrazid) for 9 months
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11. Unilateral spontaneous serous or serosanguineous discharge from a
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ss sin- gle duct of a breast is most often caused by:
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1. intraductal papilloma. ss


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