AANP Board Questions and Answers 2023

INR values below ____ increase stroke risk sixfold. - Correct Answer 2 What allergy contradicts the use of thiazide diuretics? - Correct Answer Sulfa Why should ACE-Is be avoided with renal stenosis? - Correct Answer Leads to ARF Adverse effects of aldosterone antagonists (Aldactone) - Correct Answer Galactorrhea and hyperkalemia What are beta blocker indications? - Correct Answer HTN, post-MI< angina, arrhythmias, migraine prophylaxis, hyperthyroidism 1st line BP med for DM? - Correct Answer ACE or ARB Grapefruit juice should be avoided in what 1st line antihypertensive medication? - Correct Answer CCB Alternative antibiotic treatment for patients with gram positive baterial infections that are allergic to PCN: - Correct Answer macrolides Initial treatment of COPD - Correct Answer Ipratropium bromide (anticholinergic) 1st line treatment for gonorrheal infections - Correct Answer Rocephin IM Treatment of anthrax - Correct Answer Cipro 500mg BID 7-10 days Treatment of traveler's diarrhea - Correct Answer Cipro 500mg BID 3 days What can increase the risk of tendon rupture when on a quinolone? - Correct Answer age and steroids How long does ASA suppress platelet function? - Correct Answer up to 7 days What is the FDA category and dose of finasteride? - Correct Answer 5mg PO QD and category X What drug category should not be given with warfarin? - Correct Answer sulfa drugs When should routine screening for breast cancer start? - Correct Answer 40 If a patient had only one dose of the hep B vaccine what is recommended? - Correct Answer Do not restart series; Start with 2nd dose