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AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS Assessment Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat (166 Questions) Ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus reveals small, rounded, slightly irregular red spots embedded in the retina. These findings are consistent with: The whispered voice test allows the examiner to screen for: On examination of the tympanic membrane, a red bulging ear drum is detected. This is consistent with: One of the refractive errors of vision that presents with symptoms of blurriness and improved with corr...

AGNP BOARD EXAM CARDIOVASCULAR PRESRIBING (113 Question and Answers) Signs and symptoms of digitalis toxicity include: A side effect of beta-blockers that is more common in children than adults is: Spironolactone (Aldactone) is highly protein bound and has a duration of: Nonselective beta-blockers block the stimulation of: Dabigatran (Pradaxa), an anticoagulant, is also classified as a: The brand name for candesartan cilexetil is: Gemfibrozil (Lopid), for the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia, ...

AGNP BOARD EXAM ANSWERS – GASTROENTEROLOGY PRESCRIPTION 85 Questions) Question: A 45-year-old woman has been taking oral omeprazole (Prilosec) 40 mg twice daily for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux. To discontinue the medication the nurse practitioner would: advise the patient to stop the medication. reduce the dose by 50% every other day. reduce the dose by 50% weekly. Correct reduce dose by 50% every month. Explanation: For patients on a moderate to high d...

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS Prescription Gastroenterology (85 Questions) A 45-year-old woman has been taking oral omeprazole (Prilosec) 40 mg twice daily for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux. To discontinue the medication the nurse practitioner would: Patients receiving long-term proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are at increased risk for fractures and: Ondansetron (Zofran) dosage should be adjusted in patients: The antiemetic that does NOT have potential to cause QT prolongation is: Prometha...

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS Pediatrics Assessment (127 Questions) A child sustained a “full-thickness” burn injury. This type injury involves tissue destruction down to the: A child was involved in a vehicular accident and sustained burns on the lower extremities. Examination reveals a dry, waxy, whitish appearance of both lower legs and some visualization of the tibialis anterior. This type of burn would be classified as a: The earliest recognizable clinical manifestation(s) of cystic fibros...

AGNP BOARD EXAM CARDIOVASCULAR PRESRIBING (113 Question and Answers) Signs and symptoms of digitalis toxicity include: A side effect of beta-blockers that is more common in children than adults is: Spironolactone (Aldactone) is highly protein bound and has a duration of: Nonselective beta-blockers block the stimulation of: Dabigatran (Pradaxa), an anticoagulant, is also classified as a: The brand name for candesartan cilexetil is: Gemfibrozil (Lopid), for the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia, ...

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS Assessment of Gastroenterology (84 Questions) When percussing a protuberant abdomen, tympany is audible. This is consistent with all of the following conditions except: Stool that appears bloody, mucoid, or with pus, may indicate: A patient was recently diagnosed with gluten intolerance and needs instructions on what foods to eat. The patient should be told that a gluten restricted diet includes: A patient presents with symptoms of bloody stools, new onset constipation...

AGNP BOARD EXAM ANSWERS – SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES PRESCRIBING (82 Questions) Question: Which of the following is NOT recommended as an alternative treatment for bacterial vaginosis? Intramuscular ceftriaxone (Rocephin) Correct Clindamycin (Cleocin) vaginal cream Metronidazole (Flagyl) vaginal cream Tinidazole (Tindamax) orally Explanation: Intramuscular ceftriaxone (Rocephin) is not indicated in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Metronidazole (Flagyl) vagi...

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS – NEUROLOGY ASSESSMENT (102 Questions) Question: Which of the following medications is NOT a serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist? Axert. Fioricet. Correct Maxalt. Zomig. Explanation: Fioricet is a combination of butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine. Axert (almotriptan), Maxalt (rizatriptan), Zomig (zolmitriptan) are all classified as serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonists, or triptans. Question: A patient presenting with a transient ischemic at...