AANP Study Questions And
ANSWERs Exam Prep 2026
Most kidney stones are composed of which of the following?
a. uric acid
b. calcium
c. cystine
d. struvite - ANSWER-b. calcium
You have a 22-year-old female patient with severe acne. She tells you that she wants to
get pregnant. Which of the following acne drugs would you NOT prescribe for this
woman who wants to get pregnant?
a. Accutane
b. benzoyl peroxide cream
c. Tretinoin
d. erythromycin - ANSWER-a. Accutane
You are a proponent of the theory that learners are unique persons who learn optimally
when they are treated with positive regard and are involved in decision making. This is
which of the following learning theories?
a. behaviorist
b. cognitive
c. humanistic
d. andragogy - ANSWER-c. humanistic
Of the following, which would be considered a third-generation cephalosporin?
a. Cefalexin
b. Cefaclor
c. Amoxicillin
d. Cefdinir - ANSWER-d. Cefdinir
Cefaclor is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic and cefalexin is a first-
generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
You have a 50-year-old patient who has a fibroid tumor. Which of the following factors is
most likely to support this diagnosis?
a. multiparity
b. active lifestyle
c. black ethnicity
d. smoker - ANSWER-c. black ethnicity
Others include sedentary lifestyle; obesity; nulliparity; nonsmoker; age older than 35
years; family history; history of infertility; oral contraceptive use; and intrauterine device
use.
,Mrs. Ross is a 65-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with degenerative joint
disease (DJD). You might prescribe all of the following medications to address this
disease EXCEPT:
a. systemic oral steroids
b. NSAIDs
c. analgesics
d. steroid injection on inflamed joints - ANSWER-a. systemic oral steroids
Nurse Grace is speaking with the family of an Alzheimer's patient. The patient is
showing signs of increased confusion and even depression. Grace suggests which of
the following options for the family to try first?
a. Recommend she join a club or organization.
b. Buy her a notepad to write things down.
c. Prescribe an anti-depressant medication.
d. Recommend family members bring pictures to the patient often. - ANSWER-d.
Recommend family members bring pictures to the patient often.
Alzheimer's patients are at an increased risk for confusion, depression and general
forgetfulness. These patients are encouraged to have regular interaction with family and
friends, as well as have mementos such as photos or keepsakes nearby. This helps to
stimulate the patient's mind and memory and can actually help reduce confusion and
other symptoms.
Which of the following cranial nerves would be responsible for the sense of smell?
a. CN VI
b. CN IX
c. CN I
d. CN III - ANSWER-c. CN I
CN VI would be associated with abducens.
CN IX would be associated with Glossopharyngeal.
CN III would be associated with Oculomotor.
Jenny is a 30-year-old female patient who suffers from primary dysmenorrhea. What
treatment of choice will you prescribe for this condition?
a. NSAIDs
b. acetaminophen
c. aspirin
d. magnesium - ANSWER-a. NSAIDs
A 65-year-old female patient comes to you complaining of bowel and bladder
incontinence and a numbness of the buttocks area. You might suspect that his patient
has which of the following diseases/conditions?
a. supraspinatus tendonitis
b. osteoarthritis
,c. rheumatoid arthritis
d. cauda equina syndrome - ANSWER-d. cauda equina syndrome
You are seeing an uncircumcised client that presents with a complaint of not being able
to retract the foreskin over the glans penis. What is the likely diagnosis?
a. phimosis
b. paraphimosis
c. lateral phimosis
d. Peyronie's disease - ANSWER-a. phimosis
At which age does a child develop a pincer grasp?
a. 3 months
b. 6 months
c. 9 months
d. 12 months - ANSWER-c. 9 months
The child should also be able to pull himself or herself up to stand, as well as crawl and
bear weight well.
According to the American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Early Detection of Cancer,
yearly mammograms are recommended for women who are:
a. in good health and are 35 years of age or over
b. 45 years of age at average risk
c. in good health and are 35 years of age or over and continuing every 2 or 3 years if
the mammogram is negative
d. in good health and are 40 years of age or over and continuing every 2 or 3 years if
the mammogram is negative - ANSWER-b. 45 years of age at average risk
Carol is a 19-year-old female patient who comes to you because she has not had a
menstrual period for several months. She is extremely thin for her height and you have
determined that she is not pregnant. You suspect anorexia nervosa. Which of the
following symptoms would NOT be consistent with this diagnosis?
a. dizziness
b. obsession with exercise
c. profuse sweating
d. gastrointestinal disorders - ANSWER-c. profuse sweating
You are examining Gerald, an older patient who has a history of smoking and high
cholesterol. Gerald is having pain when he walks that has become worse over time. If,
as you suspect, this patient has peripheral arterial disease you might see all of the
following in your examination of this patient EXCEPT:
a. shiny hairless ankles
b. decreased capillary refill time
c. cool ankles
d. decreased dorsal pedal pulse - ANSWER-b. decreased capillary refill time
, In terms of burn victims, a surgical procedure that is done to eliminate a scar
contracture is which of the following?
a. allograft
b. Z-plasty
c. escharotomy
d. sheet graft - ANSWER-b. Z-plasty
An incision is made in the shape of a "Z." This allows the contracture to change
configuration and lengthen the scar.
A patient has come to you with a fever of 103° F, pharyngitis, a headache and
backache. She has been vomiting and has had diarrhea. Your physical exam revels 1
mm vesicles and ulcers on the anterior tonsillar pillars. Which of the following
diseases/conditions is most likely responsible for these symptoms?
a. influenza
b. herpangina
c. Lyme disease
d. rubella - ANSWER-b. herpangina
Herpangina is an acute viral illness causing fever, ulcerative mouth lesions, cough,
coryza, and pharyngitis. It is seen more frequently in temperate climates (summer and
fall). The patient may have a fever as high as 106° F, malaise, headache, backache,
anorexia, drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Peter suspects his patient may have pneumonia, but the X-ray did not confirm this.
What other test can Peter order to ensure his diagnosis?
a. A sputum test.
b. A CT scan.
c. A urinalysis.
d. An ultrasound. - ANSWER-b. A CT scan.
The Moro reflex usually disappears by what age?
a. 1 - 2 months
b. 3 - 4 months
c. 6 - 12 months
d. 12 - 24 months - ANSWER-b. 3 - 4 months
Your patient has had an acute onset of painful red nodules and pustules under her left
axilla. She reports that they have begun to drain a pus-like liquid. Your most likely
diagnosis of the following choices is:
a. impetigo
b. pityriasis rosea
c. scabies
d. hidradenitis suppurativa - ANSWER-d. hidradenitis suppurativa
ANSWERs Exam Prep 2026
Most kidney stones are composed of which of the following?
a. uric acid
b. calcium
c. cystine
d. struvite - ANSWER-b. calcium
You have a 22-year-old female patient with severe acne. She tells you that she wants to
get pregnant. Which of the following acne drugs would you NOT prescribe for this
woman who wants to get pregnant?
a. Accutane
b. benzoyl peroxide cream
c. Tretinoin
d. erythromycin - ANSWER-a. Accutane
You are a proponent of the theory that learners are unique persons who learn optimally
when they are treated with positive regard and are involved in decision making. This is
which of the following learning theories?
a. behaviorist
b. cognitive
c. humanistic
d. andragogy - ANSWER-c. humanistic
Of the following, which would be considered a third-generation cephalosporin?
a. Cefalexin
b. Cefaclor
c. Amoxicillin
d. Cefdinir - ANSWER-d. Cefdinir
Cefaclor is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic and cefalexin is a first-
generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
You have a 50-year-old patient who has a fibroid tumor. Which of the following factors is
most likely to support this diagnosis?
a. multiparity
b. active lifestyle
c. black ethnicity
d. smoker - ANSWER-c. black ethnicity
Others include sedentary lifestyle; obesity; nulliparity; nonsmoker; age older than 35
years; family history; history of infertility; oral contraceptive use; and intrauterine device
use.
,Mrs. Ross is a 65-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with degenerative joint
disease (DJD). You might prescribe all of the following medications to address this
disease EXCEPT:
a. systemic oral steroids
b. NSAIDs
c. analgesics
d. steroid injection on inflamed joints - ANSWER-a. systemic oral steroids
Nurse Grace is speaking with the family of an Alzheimer's patient. The patient is
showing signs of increased confusion and even depression. Grace suggests which of
the following options for the family to try first?
a. Recommend she join a club or organization.
b. Buy her a notepad to write things down.
c. Prescribe an anti-depressant medication.
d. Recommend family members bring pictures to the patient often. - ANSWER-d.
Recommend family members bring pictures to the patient often.
Alzheimer's patients are at an increased risk for confusion, depression and general
forgetfulness. These patients are encouraged to have regular interaction with family and
friends, as well as have mementos such as photos or keepsakes nearby. This helps to
stimulate the patient's mind and memory and can actually help reduce confusion and
other symptoms.
Which of the following cranial nerves would be responsible for the sense of smell?
a. CN VI
b. CN IX
c. CN I
d. CN III - ANSWER-c. CN I
CN VI would be associated with abducens.
CN IX would be associated with Glossopharyngeal.
CN III would be associated with Oculomotor.
Jenny is a 30-year-old female patient who suffers from primary dysmenorrhea. What
treatment of choice will you prescribe for this condition?
a. NSAIDs
b. acetaminophen
c. aspirin
d. magnesium - ANSWER-a. NSAIDs
A 65-year-old female patient comes to you complaining of bowel and bladder
incontinence and a numbness of the buttocks area. You might suspect that his patient
has which of the following diseases/conditions?
a. supraspinatus tendonitis
b. osteoarthritis
,c. rheumatoid arthritis
d. cauda equina syndrome - ANSWER-d. cauda equina syndrome
You are seeing an uncircumcised client that presents with a complaint of not being able
to retract the foreskin over the glans penis. What is the likely diagnosis?
a. phimosis
b. paraphimosis
c. lateral phimosis
d. Peyronie's disease - ANSWER-a. phimosis
At which age does a child develop a pincer grasp?
a. 3 months
b. 6 months
c. 9 months
d. 12 months - ANSWER-c. 9 months
The child should also be able to pull himself or herself up to stand, as well as crawl and
bear weight well.
According to the American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Early Detection of Cancer,
yearly mammograms are recommended for women who are:
a. in good health and are 35 years of age or over
b. 45 years of age at average risk
c. in good health and are 35 years of age or over and continuing every 2 or 3 years if
the mammogram is negative
d. in good health and are 40 years of age or over and continuing every 2 or 3 years if
the mammogram is negative - ANSWER-b. 45 years of age at average risk
Carol is a 19-year-old female patient who comes to you because she has not had a
menstrual period for several months. She is extremely thin for her height and you have
determined that she is not pregnant. You suspect anorexia nervosa. Which of the
following symptoms would NOT be consistent with this diagnosis?
a. dizziness
b. obsession with exercise
c. profuse sweating
d. gastrointestinal disorders - ANSWER-c. profuse sweating
You are examining Gerald, an older patient who has a history of smoking and high
cholesterol. Gerald is having pain when he walks that has become worse over time. If,
as you suspect, this patient has peripheral arterial disease you might see all of the
following in your examination of this patient EXCEPT:
a. shiny hairless ankles
b. decreased capillary refill time
c. cool ankles
d. decreased dorsal pedal pulse - ANSWER-b. decreased capillary refill time
, In terms of burn victims, a surgical procedure that is done to eliminate a scar
contracture is which of the following?
a. allograft
b. Z-plasty
c. escharotomy
d. sheet graft - ANSWER-b. Z-plasty
An incision is made in the shape of a "Z." This allows the contracture to change
configuration and lengthen the scar.
A patient has come to you with a fever of 103° F, pharyngitis, a headache and
backache. She has been vomiting and has had diarrhea. Your physical exam revels 1
mm vesicles and ulcers on the anterior tonsillar pillars. Which of the following
diseases/conditions is most likely responsible for these symptoms?
a. influenza
b. herpangina
c. Lyme disease
d. rubella - ANSWER-b. herpangina
Herpangina is an acute viral illness causing fever, ulcerative mouth lesions, cough,
coryza, and pharyngitis. It is seen more frequently in temperate climates (summer and
fall). The patient may have a fever as high as 106° F, malaise, headache, backache,
anorexia, drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Peter suspects his patient may have pneumonia, but the X-ray did not confirm this.
What other test can Peter order to ensure his diagnosis?
a. A sputum test.
b. A CT scan.
c. A urinalysis.
d. An ultrasound. - ANSWER-b. A CT scan.
The Moro reflex usually disappears by what age?
a. 1 - 2 months
b. 3 - 4 months
c. 6 - 12 months
d. 12 - 24 months - ANSWER-b. 3 - 4 months
Your patient has had an acute onset of painful red nodules and pustules under her left
axilla. She reports that they have begun to drain a pus-like liquid. Your most likely
diagnosis of the following choices is:
a. impetigo
b. pityriasis rosea
c. scabies
d. hidradenitis suppurativa - ANSWER-d. hidradenitis suppurativa
