,AANP BOARD EXAM 2025-2026 UPDATE ACTUAL EXAM
100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+ (NEWEST VERSION)
You are treating a patient with acute anxiety and she is
having an acute attack in the office. The ANP has
knowledge that the fastest relief of symptoms is:
a TCA a beta-
blocker a
benzodiazepine
an SSRI Correct
answer:
benzodiazepine
The fastest relief of anxiety symptoms will occur with a
benzodiazepine. The other choices list agents that will
require multiple doses for results. With daily continued use
of benzodiazepines, the anti-anxiety effect may become
diminished.
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,A geriatric patient with cardiovascular disease is in
the office being counseled on lifestyle changes. The
ANP knows that which of the following is the most
important to include in this discussion?
"Control your hypertension, stop smoking, maintain a
normal weight, and exercise regularly."
"Have a yearly physical examination, increase fiber in
your diet, and exercise regularly."
"Maintain a normal level of serum blood sugar and
decrease cholesterol intake."
"Decrease smoking, increase vitamin supplements,
and increase protein intake." Correct answer:
"Control your hypertension, stop smoking, maintain a
normal weight, and exercise regularly."
All of these are important for the geriatric patient to
decrease cardiovascular risk. Controlling hyp
erglycemia, high fiber intake, and vitamins all assist in maintai
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100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+ (NEWEST VERSION)
You are treating a patient with acute anxiety and she is
having an acute attack in the office. The ANP has
knowledge that the fastest relief of symptoms is:
a TCA a beta-
blocker a
benzodiazepine
an SSRI Correct
answer:
benzodiazepine
The fastest relief of anxiety symptoms will occur with a
benzodiazepine. The other choices list agents that will
require multiple doses for results. With daily continued use
of benzodiazepines, the anti-anxiety effect may become
diminished.
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,A geriatric patient with cardiovascular disease is in
the office being counseled on lifestyle changes. The
ANP knows that which of the following is the most
important to include in this discussion?
"Control your hypertension, stop smoking, maintain a
normal weight, and exercise regularly."
"Have a yearly physical examination, increase fiber in
your diet, and exercise regularly."
"Maintain a normal level of serum blood sugar and
decrease cholesterol intake."
"Decrease smoking, increase vitamin supplements,
and increase protein intake." Correct answer:
"Control your hypertension, stop smoking, maintain a
normal weight, and exercise regularly."
All of these are important for the geriatric patient to
decrease cardiovascular risk. Controlling hyp
erglycemia, high fiber intake, and vitamins all assist in maintai
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