AANP EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023
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
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023
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
