Exam (elaborations)
AANP Practice Questions And Answers Exam 2024
- Course
- Institution
AANP Practice Questions And Answers Exam 2024
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Victorious23
Reviews received
Content preview
AANP Practice Questions AndAnswers Exam 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. - -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). - -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. - -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:
1. discontinue amitriptyline and begin ibuprofen (Motrin).
2. refer to physical therapy.
3. start methocarbamol (Robaxin).
4. discontinue amitriptyline and begin gabapentin (Neurontin). - -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.
3. the result of the NSAID.
4. caused by viral gastroenteritis. - -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. - -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. - -hemoglobin levels
-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. - -report the case
to proper authorities
-In most cases, the first manifestation of Alzheimer's disease is:
1. impaired judgment.
2. decrease in short-term memory.
3. disorientation in time and place.
4. decrease in long-term memory. - -decrease in short-term memory
-The optimal treatment for latent tuberculosis is:
1. rifampin (Rifadin) for 5 months.
2. isoniazid (Nydrazid) for 9 months.
, 3. pyrazinamide for 6 months.
4. ethambutol for 6 months. - -osioniazid (nydrazid) for 9 months
-Unilateral spontaneous serous or serosanguineous discharge from a single
duct of a breast is most often caused by:
1. intraductal papilloma.
2. mucinous breast lesions.
3. Paget's disease.
4. ductal carcinoma in situ. - -intraductal papilloma
-A young child with asthma presents for follow-up evaluation. After
numerous changes in medications and doses, the parents report that the
child continues to have difficulty with coughing, especially during the night.
Which of the following conditions would be the most likely cause of the
continued asthma symptoms?
1. Vocal cord dysfunction
2. Cystic fibrosis
3. Gastroesophageal reflux
4. Allergic rhinitis - -gastroesophageal reflux
-A pregnant woman with known HIV infection can reduce the risk of perinatal
transmission through zidovudine (Retrovir) therapy. Based on current
research, optimal therapy is to start daily dosing:
1. post amniocentesis.
2. after 14 weeks of gestation.
3. if premature rupture of membranes occurs.
4. if maternal viral loads are greater than 10,000. - -after 14 weeks
gestation
-T-wave inversion with a normal ST segment on a 12-lead EKG may
represent:
1. acute coronary ischemia.
2. right ventricular hypertrophy.
3. atrial hypertrophy.
4. hyperkalemia. - -acute coronary ischemia
-The 16-year-old mother of a 2-month-old presents the infant, reporting that
the child is very irritable and does not feed well. During physical
examination, the child's head drops back and the child exhibits sudden
flexing of the extremities. As the flexing stops, the child cries uncontrollably.
Funduscopic examination reveals retinal hemorrhages. Which of the
following diagnostic tests should be ordered?
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Victorious23. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67163 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now