AANP FNP Certification Exam Study Guide VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
Cranial nerves responsible for extraoculomotor movements? - Correct Answers a. 2, 3, 6?
b. 3, 4, 6?
Patient with hx of hypertension and stroke, now having memory loss and confusion - indicates
what? - Correct Answers a. Alzheimer's
b. Vascular Dementia?: Vascular dementia refers to a progressive decline in memory and
cognitive functioning caused by a blockage or reduction in the blood flow to the brain. While
there is no known cure, you can learn to manage symptoms, prevent further strokes, and enjoy
a full, rewarding life.
CAGE acronym - Correct Answers 1. Have you ever felt you needed to Cut down on your
drinking?
2. Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
3. Have you ever felt Guilty about drinking?
4. Have you ever felt you needed a drink first thing in the morning (Eye-opener) to steady your
nerves or to get rid of a hangover?
Treatment for chronic alcoholism? - Correct Answers Patient has to express help needed to quit
drinking is critical. The patient should be given a list of options for treatment including AA and
pharmacotherapy.
, Frail elderly mammogram breast tissue? - Correct Answers ?
Patient has Barrett's esophagus, insurance no longer covers gastroenterologist who was treating
condition, patient at the FNP office, wanting a prescription for medication... What should the
FNP do? - Correct Answers a. Refer to oncologist?
b. Refill prescription?
GERD treatment? - Correct Answers a. PPI? Per American College of Gastroenterology,
treatment should begin with a PPI.
b. H2? An H2 is inferior to PPI's.
3 months on Symmetrel, TSH increased, T4 normal, what do you do? - Correct Answers a.
Increase medication?
b. Decrease medication?
Lipid level of 1500, increased risk for? - Correct Answers a. pancreatitis?
Frail elder, increased creatinine, indication? - Correct Answers Renal falure
Fingernail hematoma treatment? - Correct Answers a. drill hole and drain blood?
Abnormal cells on PAP, what do you do next? - Correct Answers a. Refer for colposcopy?
Red beefy tongue? - Correct Answers a. Pernicious Anemia?
b. Iron Deficiency?
c. Folate Deficiency?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
Cranial nerves responsible for extraoculomotor movements? - Correct Answers a. 2, 3, 6?
b. 3, 4, 6?
Patient with hx of hypertension and stroke, now having memory loss and confusion - indicates
what? - Correct Answers a. Alzheimer's
b. Vascular Dementia?: Vascular dementia refers to a progressive decline in memory and
cognitive functioning caused by a blockage or reduction in the blood flow to the brain. While
there is no known cure, you can learn to manage symptoms, prevent further strokes, and enjoy
a full, rewarding life.
CAGE acronym - Correct Answers 1. Have you ever felt you needed to Cut down on your
drinking?
2. Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
3. Have you ever felt Guilty about drinking?
4. Have you ever felt you needed a drink first thing in the morning (Eye-opener) to steady your
nerves or to get rid of a hangover?
Treatment for chronic alcoholism? - Correct Answers Patient has to express help needed to quit
drinking is critical. The patient should be given a list of options for treatment including AA and
pharmacotherapy.
, Frail elderly mammogram breast tissue? - Correct Answers ?
Patient has Barrett's esophagus, insurance no longer covers gastroenterologist who was treating
condition, patient at the FNP office, wanting a prescription for medication... What should the
FNP do? - Correct Answers a. Refer to oncologist?
b. Refill prescription?
GERD treatment? - Correct Answers a. PPI? Per American College of Gastroenterology,
treatment should begin with a PPI.
b. H2? An H2 is inferior to PPI's.
3 months on Symmetrel, TSH increased, T4 normal, what do you do? - Correct Answers a.
Increase medication?
b. Decrease medication?
Lipid level of 1500, increased risk for? - Correct Answers a. pancreatitis?
Frail elder, increased creatinine, indication? - Correct Answers Renal falure
Fingernail hematoma treatment? - Correct Answers a. drill hole and drain blood?
Abnormal cells on PAP, what do you do next? - Correct Answers a. Refer for colposcopy?
Red beefy tongue? - Correct Answers a. Pernicious Anemia?
b. Iron Deficiency?
c. Folate Deficiency?
