PRIMARY CARE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Raynaud's phenomenon. Answer: A condition causing decreased
blood flow to the fingers and toes, leading to color changes.
◉ Cognitive impairment. Answer: Difficulty with thinking, memory,
or reasoning.
◉ Paresthesia's. Answer: Abnormal sensations such as tingling or
prickling.
◉ Decreased DTR. Answer: Reduced deep tendon reflexes.
◉ Systolic murmur. Answer: An abnormal heart sound during the
contraction phase of the heartbeat.
◉ JVD. Answer: Jugular venous distension, indicating increased
pressure in the right atrium.
,◉ Lung inflammation. Answer: Swelling and irritation of lung tissue.
◉ CBC. Answer: Complete blood count, a test to evaluate overall
health and detect a variety of disorders.
◉ BMP. Answer: Basic metabolic panel, a blood test that measures
glucose, calcium, and electrolytes.
◉ Albumin. Answer: A protein made by the liver, important for
maintaining oncotic pressure in the blood.
◉ ANA. Answer: Antinuclear antibodies, a test used to detect
autoimmune disorders.
◉ Urinalysis. Answer: A test that examines the content of urine.
◉ Anti-dsDNA. Answer: Antibodies that are often present in
systemic lupus erythematosus.
◉ ANPL antibodies. Answer: Antibodies associated with certain
autoimmune diseases.
,◉ Anti-Sm. Answer: Antibodies specific to Smith antigen, often
found in lupus patients.
◉ Anti-RO. Answer: Antibodies that can be associated with Sjogren's
syndrome and lupus.
◉ Anti-La. Answer: Antibodies associated with Sjogren's syndrome.
◉ ESR. Answer: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, a test that
measures inflammation in the body.
◉ CRP. Answer: C-reactive protein, a marker for inflammation.
◉ Hydroxychloroquine. Answer: A medication used to treat malaria
and autoimmune diseases like lupus.
◉ Corticosteroids. Answer: Anti-inflammatory medications used to
treat a variety of conditions.
◉ DHEA. Answer: Dehydroepiandrosterone, a hormone supplement
sometimes used in autoimmune conditions.
◉ NSAIDS. Answer: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to
relieve pain and inflammation.
, ◉ Cox1. Answer: An enzyme that NSAIDs commonly inhibit to
reduce inflammation.
◉ Benlysta. Answer: A monoclonal antibody used to treat systemic
lupus erythematosus.
◉ Cellcept. Answer: A medication used to prevent organ rejection
and treat autoimmune diseases.
◉ Imuran. Answer: An immunosuppressive medication used to treat
autoimmune diseases.
◉ Cytoxan. Answer: A chemotherapy drug used to treat certain
cancers and autoimmune diseases.
◉ Macrocytic Anemia. Answer: A type of anemia characterized by
larger than normal red blood cells.
◉ B12 deficiency. Answer: A condition resulting from insufficient
vitamin B12, leading to anemia and neurological issues.
◉ Folate deficiency. Answer: A lack of folate in the diet, which can
lead to anemia.
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Raynaud's phenomenon. Answer: A condition causing decreased
blood flow to the fingers and toes, leading to color changes.
◉ Cognitive impairment. Answer: Difficulty with thinking, memory,
or reasoning.
◉ Paresthesia's. Answer: Abnormal sensations such as tingling or
prickling.
◉ Decreased DTR. Answer: Reduced deep tendon reflexes.
◉ Systolic murmur. Answer: An abnormal heart sound during the
contraction phase of the heartbeat.
◉ JVD. Answer: Jugular venous distension, indicating increased
pressure in the right atrium.
,◉ Lung inflammation. Answer: Swelling and irritation of lung tissue.
◉ CBC. Answer: Complete blood count, a test to evaluate overall
health and detect a variety of disorders.
◉ BMP. Answer: Basic metabolic panel, a blood test that measures
glucose, calcium, and electrolytes.
◉ Albumin. Answer: A protein made by the liver, important for
maintaining oncotic pressure in the blood.
◉ ANA. Answer: Antinuclear antibodies, a test used to detect
autoimmune disorders.
◉ Urinalysis. Answer: A test that examines the content of urine.
◉ Anti-dsDNA. Answer: Antibodies that are often present in
systemic lupus erythematosus.
◉ ANPL antibodies. Answer: Antibodies associated with certain
autoimmune diseases.
,◉ Anti-Sm. Answer: Antibodies specific to Smith antigen, often
found in lupus patients.
◉ Anti-RO. Answer: Antibodies that can be associated with Sjogren's
syndrome and lupus.
◉ Anti-La. Answer: Antibodies associated with Sjogren's syndrome.
◉ ESR. Answer: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, a test that
measures inflammation in the body.
◉ CRP. Answer: C-reactive protein, a marker for inflammation.
◉ Hydroxychloroquine. Answer: A medication used to treat malaria
and autoimmune diseases like lupus.
◉ Corticosteroids. Answer: Anti-inflammatory medications used to
treat a variety of conditions.
◉ DHEA. Answer: Dehydroepiandrosterone, a hormone supplement
sometimes used in autoimmune conditions.
◉ NSAIDS. Answer: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to
relieve pain and inflammation.
, ◉ Cox1. Answer: An enzyme that NSAIDs commonly inhibit to
reduce inflammation.
◉ Benlysta. Answer: A monoclonal antibody used to treat systemic
lupus erythematosus.
◉ Cellcept. Answer: A medication used to prevent organ rejection
and treat autoimmune diseases.
◉ Imuran. Answer: An immunosuppressive medication used to treat
autoimmune diseases.
◉ Cytoxan. Answer: A chemotherapy drug used to treat certain
cancers and autoimmune diseases.
◉ Macrocytic Anemia. Answer: A type of anemia characterized by
larger than normal red blood cells.
◉ B12 deficiency. Answer: A condition resulting from insufficient
vitamin B12, leading to anemia and neurological issues.
◉ Folate deficiency. Answer: A lack of folate in the diet, which can
lead to anemia.
