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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:
1. discontinue amitriptyline and begin ibuprofen (Motrin).
2. refer to physical therapy.
3. start methocarbamol (Robaxin).
4. discontinue amitriptyline and begin gabapentin
(Neurontin). - Answer-discontinue amitriptyline and begin
gabapentin (neurontin)
A 17-year-old male with rheumatoid arthritis is being
treated with an NSAID and 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.
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3. the result of the NSAID.
4. caused by viral gastroenteritis. - Answer-associated with
the omeprazole
The medication of choice for the initial treatment of
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is:
1. acetaminophen.
2. prednisone.
3. aspirin.
4. ibuprofen. - Answer-ibuprofen
A 12-year-old with sickle cell anemia has recently
experienced a sickle cell crisis and presents for a follow-
up examination after a recent hospitalization. It is most
important to continue monitoring growth, development,
and:
1. white blood cell levels.
2. fecal occult blood test.
3. hemoglobin levels.
4. urine dipsticks. - Answer-hemoglobin levels
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A 90-year-old female is brought to the clinic by her
neighbor. She states that everything is fine, but the nurse
practitioner notes that she has poor hygiene and bruises
on her trunk. The neighbor is concerned that the patient
often has no money to buy food, despite income from
social security and a coal miner's pension. The nurse
practitioner suspects abuse. Which of the following is the
nurse practitioner obligated to do next?
1. Report the case to the proper authorities.
2. Tell the neighbor to check on the woman daily and
report back.
3. Document the data and report the information to risk
management.
4. Call the patient's family and inquire about the concerns.
- Answer-report the case to proper authorities
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:
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1.bile acid sequestrant.
2. a statin drug.
3. a cholesterol absorption inhibitor.
4. low-dose aspirin. - Answer-A statin drug
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
AANP FNP Certification Exam Bank (2026/2027)
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Questions | Expert Verified Answers & Rationales
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:
1. discontinue amitriptyline and begin ibuprofen (Motrin).
2. refer to physical therapy.
3. start methocarbamol (Robaxin).
4. discontinue amitriptyline and begin gabapentin
(Neurontin). - Answer-discontinue amitriptyline and begin
gabapentin (neurontin)
A 17-year-old male with rheumatoid arthritis is being
treated with an NSAID and 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.
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3. the result of the NSAID.
4. caused by viral gastroenteritis. - Answer-associated with
the omeprazole
The medication of choice for the initial treatment of
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is:
1. acetaminophen.
2. prednisone.
3. aspirin.
4. ibuprofen. - Answer-ibuprofen
A 12-year-old with sickle cell anemia has recently
experienced a sickle cell crisis and presents for a follow-
up examination after a recent hospitalization. It is most
important to continue monitoring growth, development,
and:
1. white blood cell levels.
2. fecal occult blood test.
3. hemoglobin levels.
4. urine dipsticks. - Answer-hemoglobin levels
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A 90-year-old female is brought to the clinic by her
neighbor. She states that everything is fine, but the nurse
practitioner notes that she has poor hygiene and bruises
on her trunk. The neighbor is concerned that the patient
often has no money to buy food, despite income from
social security and a coal miner's pension. The nurse
practitioner suspects abuse. Which of the following is the
nurse practitioner obligated to do next?
1. Report the case to the proper authorities.
2. Tell the neighbor to check on the woman daily and
report back.
3. Document the data and report the information to risk
management.
4. Call the patient's family and inquire about the concerns.
- Answer-report the case to proper authorities
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:
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1.bile acid sequestrant.
2. a statin drug.
3. a cholesterol absorption inhibitor.
4. low-dose aspirin. - Answer-A statin drug
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
