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AANPCB FNP EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
2025 TEST BANK| AANPCB FAMILY NURSE
PRACTITIONER EXAM REVIEW WITH 350 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
A middle adult with a history of cardiovascular disease in on pravastatin
(Pravachol) 80 mg daily and their LDL is 200 mg/dL [normal = greater
than 150]. The nurse practitioner should add:
A. fenofibrate (Tricor) 120 mg daily.
B. colesevelam (Welchol) 3,750 mg daily.
C. ezetimibe (Zetia) 10 mg daily.
D. fish liver oil 600 mg daily. – Correct Answer - C
A patient is referred with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus,
hypertension, and coronary artery disease. Medications include insulin
and a beta blocker. Which symptom is most indicative of hypoglycemia
in this patient?
A. Edema
B. Bradycardia
C. Palpitations
D. Blurred vision – Correct Answer - D
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Which of the following would be an appropriate alternative to
erythromycin therapy in an late adolescent patient with Mycoplasma
pneumoniae infection?
A. Azithromycin (Zithromax)
B. Cephalexin (Keflex)
C. Amoxicillin
D. Clindamycin (Cleocin) – Correct Answer - A
Which of the following would be most appropriate to perform in the
initial evaluation of a patient with symptoms of acute prostatitis?
A. Urinalysis and urine culture
B. Scrotal palpation and urine culture
C. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
D. Comprehensive metabolic panel – Correct Answer - A
A child patient presents at an inner-city clinic with fever, cough, malaise,
and loss of appetite. The patient lives with several relatives, including a
grandmother who also has a cough. Which of the following diagnostic
tests would be most appropriate for the patient?
A. Throat culture
B. Tuberculin skin test (TST)
C. Sputum culture
D. Cold agglutinin test – Correct Answer – B
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An elder adult male presents with concerns about memory loss. He feels
good, takes an aspirin daily, and has no chronic diseases. He lives alone,
drives his own car, and manages his financial affairs. To evaluate his
memory, which of the following tests should the nurse practitioner
choose?
A. Mini-Cog Test
B. Geriatric Depression Scale
C. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
D. Myers-Briggs Test – Correct Answer - A
An elder adult female is being treated with gabapentin (Neurontin) for
neuropathic pain. Six months ago, she was started on a dose of 600 mg
at HS. She states that she feels much better now, but that she becomes
very dizzy when she gets up. Which of the following would be the best
approach now?
A. Changing to valproic acid (Depakene), 250 mg at HS
B. Changing to amitriptyline (Elavil) 50 mg at HS
C. Referral to a pain management specialist
D. Decreasing gabapentin (Neurontin) to 300 mg at HS – Correct
Answer - D
A late adolescent female has never had her menses. She is at Tanner
stage III of sexual development. Her physical examination is completely
normal, and her weight is appropriate for her age and height. Which of
the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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A. Ovarian dysgenesis
B. Dysmenorrhea
C. Primary amenorrhea
D. Secondary amenorrhea – Correct Answer - C
A patient presents for recheck of their thyroid-stimulating hormone
(TSH). The patient was started on levothyroxine (Synthroid) 50 mcg 8
weeks ago. Today the TSH is 10.5 μU/mL [normal = 0.4-2.5 μU/mL].
Based on this lab work, which is the most appropriate action?
A. Keep levothyroxine (Synthroid) at 50 mcg daily.
B. Increase levothyroxine (Synthroid) to 75 mcg daily.
C. Decrease levothyroxine (Synthroid) to 25 mcg daily.
D. Change to Armour Thyroid 50 mcg daily. – Correct Answer – B
Lidocaine with epinephrine is contraindicated in which of the following
areas?
A. Nose
B. Scalp
C. Arm
D. Hip – Correct Answer - A
To assess spinal function at the S1 level, which deep tendon reflex
should be tested?
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AANPCB FNP EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
2025 TEST BANK| AANPCB FAMILY NURSE
PRACTITIONER EXAM REVIEW WITH 350 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
A middle adult with a history of cardiovascular disease in on pravastatin
(Pravachol) 80 mg daily and their LDL is 200 mg/dL [normal = greater
than 150]. The nurse practitioner should add:
A. fenofibrate (Tricor) 120 mg daily.
B. colesevelam (Welchol) 3,750 mg daily.
C. ezetimibe (Zetia) 10 mg daily.
D. fish liver oil 600 mg daily. – Correct Answer - C
A patient is referred with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus,
hypertension, and coronary artery disease. Medications include insulin
and a beta blocker. Which symptom is most indicative of hypoglycemia
in this patient?
A. Edema
B. Bradycardia
C. Palpitations
D. Blurred vision – Correct Answer - D
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,2|Page
Which of the following would be an appropriate alternative to
erythromycin therapy in an late adolescent patient with Mycoplasma
pneumoniae infection?
A. Azithromycin (Zithromax)
B. Cephalexin (Keflex)
C. Amoxicillin
D. Clindamycin (Cleocin) – Correct Answer - A
Which of the following would be most appropriate to perform in the
initial evaluation of a patient with symptoms of acute prostatitis?
A. Urinalysis and urine culture
B. Scrotal palpation and urine culture
C. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
D. Comprehensive metabolic panel – Correct Answer - A
A child patient presents at an inner-city clinic with fever, cough, malaise,
and loss of appetite. The patient lives with several relatives, including a
grandmother who also has a cough. Which of the following diagnostic
tests would be most appropriate for the patient?
A. Throat culture
B. Tuberculin skin test (TST)
C. Sputum culture
D. Cold agglutinin test – Correct Answer – B
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,3|Page
An elder adult male presents with concerns about memory loss. He feels
good, takes an aspirin daily, and has no chronic diseases. He lives alone,
drives his own car, and manages his financial affairs. To evaluate his
memory, which of the following tests should the nurse practitioner
choose?
A. Mini-Cog Test
B. Geriatric Depression Scale
C. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
D. Myers-Briggs Test – Correct Answer - A
An elder adult female is being treated with gabapentin (Neurontin) for
neuropathic pain. Six months ago, she was started on a dose of 600 mg
at HS. She states that she feels much better now, but that she becomes
very dizzy when she gets up. Which of the following would be the best
approach now?
A. Changing to valproic acid (Depakene), 250 mg at HS
B. Changing to amitriptyline (Elavil) 50 mg at HS
C. Referral to a pain management specialist
D. Decreasing gabapentin (Neurontin) to 300 mg at HS – Correct
Answer - D
A late adolescent female has never had her menses. She is at Tanner
stage III of sexual development. Her physical examination is completely
normal, and her weight is appropriate for her age and height. Which of
the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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A. Ovarian dysgenesis
B. Dysmenorrhea
C. Primary amenorrhea
D. Secondary amenorrhea – Correct Answer - C
A patient presents for recheck of their thyroid-stimulating hormone
(TSH). The patient was started on levothyroxine (Synthroid) 50 mcg 8
weeks ago. Today the TSH is 10.5 μU/mL [normal = 0.4-2.5 μU/mL].
Based on this lab work, which is the most appropriate action?
A. Keep levothyroxine (Synthroid) at 50 mcg daily.
B. Increase levothyroxine (Synthroid) to 75 mcg daily.
C. Decrease levothyroxine (Synthroid) to 25 mcg daily.
D. Change to Armour Thyroid 50 mcg daily. – Correct Answer – B
Lidocaine with epinephrine is contraindicated in which of the following
areas?
A. Nose
B. Scalp
C. Arm
D. Hip – Correct Answer - A
To assess spinal function at the S1 level, which deep tendon reflex
should be tested?
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