ANCC AGACNP ADULT GERONTOLOGY ACUTE
CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER BOARD EXAM
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS |
LATEST 2026 | GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS!!
(DIC) Disseminated Intravascular coagulation
- answer-Acquired coagulation disorder which results from the intraascular
activation of both the coagulation and fibrinolytic system (thrombin and plasmin)
causing simultaneous thrombosis and hemorrhage
Mortality is 50-85%
(HIT) heparin induced thrombocytopenia
- answer-STOP heparin
Argatoban
Lepirudin
#1 consideration with transplant patients
- answer-Immunosuppressed
1st priority is the
- answer-most salvagable pts. Most critically injured cared for last.
4 distinct roles for NPs:
- answer-clinician, consultant/collaborator, educator, researcher
25 yo. M s/p MVC and cannot feed himself. Who do you consult?
- answer-Occupational Therapy
35 yo. M is admitted to the hospital with viral PNA. During his hospitalization, a
HIV test is drawn and it is positive. Pt is married with two small children and states
that he will not tell his wife or you have to do it. What is the most appopriate next
step in the management of his care?
- answer-Explain to him the importance of informing his wife and offering support.
Telling the wife would be a breach of confidentiality.
,101.5 degrees F
- answer-38.6 degrees C
A healthcare plan in which nurse practitioners and MDs are employed directly by
the health plan is:
- answer-a staff-model health maintenance organization (HMO)
ABCDE to Melanoma
- answer-Asymmetry
Border irregularity
Color variation
Diameter > 6mm
Elevation
Enlargement
2+ = malignant melanoma
ABCDEE of melanoma
- answer-A: asymmetry
B: border irregularity
C: Color variation
D: diameter >6mm
E: elevation
E: enlargement
2 or more of ABCDEE = 90% sensitivity
Absence (petite mal)
- answer-Sudden arrest of motor activity with blank stare
Common discovered in children/adolescents; begin and end suddenly
Absolute contraindications for revascularization
- answer-active bleeding includes abnormal coat values
Abx given for what type of bite
- answer-Human and animal bites, give 3-7 day course of p.o prophylactic abc for
coverage of both staph and anaerobes (Augmentin)
ACE Inhibitors drug of choice for which patients
- answer-Commonly drug of choice in pts with DM; watch for cough and
bronchospasm as side effects from this class
,Ex: captopril, enalapril, benazepril, ramipril
Acetazolamide
- answer-Diamox
- used in contraction alkalosis
Acid anti-secretory agents for PUD
- answer-H2 receptor antagonists "dines": Cimetidine (tagamet) Ranitidine (zantac)
Famotidine (pepcid) Nizatidine (Axid)
Proton Pump inhibitors "zoles": Lanzoprazole, (prevacid) Omeprazole(prilosec)
pantoprazole (prilosec) ans Esomeprazole (nexium) Used for patients that cannot
discontinue NSAIDS as well
Acidemia _____Ionized calcium
- answer-increases
Actinic Keratoses
- answer-1. small patches occurring on sun exposed parts of the body
2. Pre-malignant (1:1000 lesions progress to squamous cell carcinoma)
3. asymptomatic; small patches; may be tender
4. rough, flesh colored, pink or hyperpigmented
Actinic Keratoses define, treatment
- answer-Small patches on sun exposed parts of body
Premalignant
Asymptomatic
Rough, flesh colored, pink or hyper pigmented
Treatment: liquid nitrogen
Actinic Keratoses Treatment
- answer-liquid nitrogen
Action taking initiatives:
- answer-Prevention, correction (corrective steps must be monitored and audited),
documentation, education, departmental coordination
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) Hallmark of Disease?
- answer-Pancytopenia (all labs down) with circulating blasts (hallmark of disease)
More difficult to cure in adults than children
, Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia (ANL)
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
- answer-80% of Leukemia in adults
Remission rates 50-85%
Long term survival 45%
Acute Organ Rejection
- answer-- Immediate failure of that organ
- Flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, malaise)
- Immediate biopsy of the transplanted organ is usually warranted as soon as
possible
Acute Pain
- answer-Duration is usually less than 6 months, Caused by tissue damage
Acute Pain
- answer-Pain caused by tissue damage, usually < 6 months
Acute Pancreatitis
- answer-inflammation of the pancreas due to escape of pancreatic enzymes into
surrounding tissue, result in in auto digestive state of the pancreas.
Acute Renal failure
- answer-Sudden impairment in renal function
Acute Renal Insufficiency
- answer-Sudden impairment
BUN is increased out of proportion to serum creatinine
Due to obstruction, acute tubular necrosis, or contrast media
Reversible with proper therapy
Acute weeping dermatitis with Chron ven. Insuff. Treatment
- answer-Wet compress
0.5% hydrocortisone cream after compress
systematic antibiotics only indicated if active bacterial infection
Addison's Disease
- answer-Deficient cortisol, androgens and aldosterone. Autoimmune destruction
of the adrenal gland, CA, Bilateral adrenal hemorrhage, pituitary failure resulting
in decreased ACTH
CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER BOARD EXAM
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS |
LATEST 2026 | GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS!!
(DIC) Disseminated Intravascular coagulation
- answer-Acquired coagulation disorder which results from the intraascular
activation of both the coagulation and fibrinolytic system (thrombin and plasmin)
causing simultaneous thrombosis and hemorrhage
Mortality is 50-85%
(HIT) heparin induced thrombocytopenia
- answer-STOP heparin
Argatoban
Lepirudin
#1 consideration with transplant patients
- answer-Immunosuppressed
1st priority is the
- answer-most salvagable pts. Most critically injured cared for last.
4 distinct roles for NPs:
- answer-clinician, consultant/collaborator, educator, researcher
25 yo. M s/p MVC and cannot feed himself. Who do you consult?
- answer-Occupational Therapy
35 yo. M is admitted to the hospital with viral PNA. During his hospitalization, a
HIV test is drawn and it is positive. Pt is married with two small children and states
that he will not tell his wife or you have to do it. What is the most appopriate next
step in the management of his care?
- answer-Explain to him the importance of informing his wife and offering support.
Telling the wife would be a breach of confidentiality.
,101.5 degrees F
- answer-38.6 degrees C
A healthcare plan in which nurse practitioners and MDs are employed directly by
the health plan is:
- answer-a staff-model health maintenance organization (HMO)
ABCDE to Melanoma
- answer-Asymmetry
Border irregularity
Color variation
Diameter > 6mm
Elevation
Enlargement
2+ = malignant melanoma
ABCDEE of melanoma
- answer-A: asymmetry
B: border irregularity
C: Color variation
D: diameter >6mm
E: elevation
E: enlargement
2 or more of ABCDEE = 90% sensitivity
Absence (petite mal)
- answer-Sudden arrest of motor activity with blank stare
Common discovered in children/adolescents; begin and end suddenly
Absolute contraindications for revascularization
- answer-active bleeding includes abnormal coat values
Abx given for what type of bite
- answer-Human and animal bites, give 3-7 day course of p.o prophylactic abc for
coverage of both staph and anaerobes (Augmentin)
ACE Inhibitors drug of choice for which patients
- answer-Commonly drug of choice in pts with DM; watch for cough and
bronchospasm as side effects from this class
,Ex: captopril, enalapril, benazepril, ramipril
Acetazolamide
- answer-Diamox
- used in contraction alkalosis
Acid anti-secretory agents for PUD
- answer-H2 receptor antagonists "dines": Cimetidine (tagamet) Ranitidine (zantac)
Famotidine (pepcid) Nizatidine (Axid)
Proton Pump inhibitors "zoles": Lanzoprazole, (prevacid) Omeprazole(prilosec)
pantoprazole (prilosec) ans Esomeprazole (nexium) Used for patients that cannot
discontinue NSAIDS as well
Acidemia _____Ionized calcium
- answer-increases
Actinic Keratoses
- answer-1. small patches occurring on sun exposed parts of the body
2. Pre-malignant (1:1000 lesions progress to squamous cell carcinoma)
3. asymptomatic; small patches; may be tender
4. rough, flesh colored, pink or hyperpigmented
Actinic Keratoses define, treatment
- answer-Small patches on sun exposed parts of body
Premalignant
Asymptomatic
Rough, flesh colored, pink or hyper pigmented
Treatment: liquid nitrogen
Actinic Keratoses Treatment
- answer-liquid nitrogen
Action taking initiatives:
- answer-Prevention, correction (corrective steps must be monitored and audited),
documentation, education, departmental coordination
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) Hallmark of Disease?
- answer-Pancytopenia (all labs down) with circulating blasts (hallmark of disease)
More difficult to cure in adults than children
, Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia (ANL)
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
- answer-80% of Leukemia in adults
Remission rates 50-85%
Long term survival 45%
Acute Organ Rejection
- answer-- Immediate failure of that organ
- Flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, malaise)
- Immediate biopsy of the transplanted organ is usually warranted as soon as
possible
Acute Pain
- answer-Duration is usually less than 6 months, Caused by tissue damage
Acute Pain
- answer-Pain caused by tissue damage, usually < 6 months
Acute Pancreatitis
- answer-inflammation of the pancreas due to escape of pancreatic enzymes into
surrounding tissue, result in in auto digestive state of the pancreas.
Acute Renal failure
- answer-Sudden impairment in renal function
Acute Renal Insufficiency
- answer-Sudden impairment
BUN is increased out of proportion to serum creatinine
Due to obstruction, acute tubular necrosis, or contrast media
Reversible with proper therapy
Acute weeping dermatitis with Chron ven. Insuff. Treatment
- answer-Wet compress
0.5% hydrocortisone cream after compress
systematic antibiotics only indicated if active bacterial infection
Addison's Disease
- answer-Deficient cortisol, androgens and aldosterone. Autoimmune destruction
of the adrenal gland, CA, Bilateral adrenal hemorrhage, pituitary failure resulting
in decreased ACTH
