AANP EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS

AANP EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS

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Unilateral spontaneous serous or serosanguineous discharge from a single duct of a

breast is most often caused by:

• intraductal papilloma.
• mucinous breast lesions.
• Paget's disease.
• ductal carcinoma in situ. - ANSWER-intraductal papilloma

The optimal treatment for latent tuberculosis is:

• rifampin (Rifadin) for 5 months.
• isoniazid (Nydrazid) for 9 months.
• pyrazinamide for 6 months.
• ethambutol for 6 months. - ANSWER-osioniazid (nydrazid) for 9 months

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?

• Vocal cord dysfunction 1 / 3

• Cystic fibrosis
• Gastroesophageal reflux
• Allergic rhinitis - ANSWER-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:

• post amniocentesis.
• after 14 weeks of gestation.
• if premature rupture of membranes occurs.
• if maternal viral loads are greater than 10,000. - ANSWER-after 14 weeks

gestation

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:

• discontinue amitriptyline and begin ibuprofen (Motrin).
• refer to physical therapy.
• start methocarbamol (Robaxin).
• discontinue amitriptyline and begin gabapentin (Neurontin). - ANSWER-

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:

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• associated with the omeprazole.
• related to the underlying condition.
• the result of the NSAID.
• caused by viral gastroenteritis. - ANSWER-associated with the omeprazole

The medication of choice for the initial treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

is:

• acetaminophen.
• prednisone.
• aspirin.
• ibuprofen. - ANSWER-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:

• white blood cell levels.
• fecal occult blood test.
• hemoglobin levels.
• urine dipsticks. - ANSWER-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?

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