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AANP FNP CERTIFICATION EXAM
(VERSION 1 CONTAINS ACTUAL EXAM AND
STUDY GUIDE) 250+ QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) AGRADE
AANP ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2024
A 65-year-old woman presents for a follow-up examination after a new patient
visit. She has not seen a healthcare provider for several years. She is a smoker
and her hypertension is now adequately controlled with medication. Her mother
died at age 40 from a heart attack. The fasting lipid profile shows cholesterol =
240 mg/dL, HDL = 30, and LDL = 200. In addition to starting Therapeutic Lifestyle
Changes, the nurse practitioner should start the patient on:
1.bile acid sequestrant.
2. a statin drug.
3. a cholesterol absorption inhibitor.
4. low-dose aspirin. - ANSWER-A statin drug
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The most commonly prescribed medication for mild systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) is:
1. azathioprine (AZA).
2. belimumab (Benlysta).
3. ibuprofen (Advil).
4. cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). - ANSWER-ibuprofen (advil)
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. - ANSWER-postcoital bleeding
The nurse practitioner prescribes amitriptyline (Elavil) for a patient with
neuropathic pain secondary to diabetes mellitus. On follow-up, the patient
complains of urine retention and dry mouth. The practitioner would:
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