ANP-650 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉Complement levels in lupus. Answer: Low (consumed in immune
complexes)
◉Acute gout treatment. Answer: Colchicine
◉Gout prophylaxis. Answer: Allopurinol
Indicated if a pt has >2 flare-ups/year
◉Uric Acid level goal. Answer: < 6
◉Why check PTH in CKD. Answer: Secondary hyperparathyroidism
◉CKD contributes to. Answer: Anemia
◉Endocarditis Dx. Answer: Echocardiogram shows MV vegetation
May also have rash
, ◉Endocarditis treatment. Answer: Prolonged IV antibiotics (Vanco +
Ceftriaxone) -> monitor for C.diff
◉Average prescriptions filled per year (older adults). Answer: 18
◉What percentage of discharges have med discrepancies or errors.
Answer: 70%
◉Where to find high-risk medication list for elderly. Answer: Beers
Criteria
◉Purpose of palliative care. Answer: Support for complicated
chronic illness w/ goal to improve quality of life
◉Goals of care definition. Answer: Align goals, wishes, and values
with prognosis
◉Document naming surrogate decision-maker. Answer:
Medical/Durable Power of Attorney
◉Document describing wishes but not legally binding/obligated to
follow. Answer: Living will
◉POLST. Answer: Medical order that must be followed
TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉Complement levels in lupus. Answer: Low (consumed in immune
complexes)
◉Acute gout treatment. Answer: Colchicine
◉Gout prophylaxis. Answer: Allopurinol
Indicated if a pt has >2 flare-ups/year
◉Uric Acid level goal. Answer: < 6
◉Why check PTH in CKD. Answer: Secondary hyperparathyroidism
◉CKD contributes to. Answer: Anemia
◉Endocarditis Dx. Answer: Echocardiogram shows MV vegetation
May also have rash
, ◉Endocarditis treatment. Answer: Prolonged IV antibiotics (Vanco +
Ceftriaxone) -> monitor for C.diff
◉Average prescriptions filled per year (older adults). Answer: 18
◉What percentage of discharges have med discrepancies or errors.
Answer: 70%
◉Where to find high-risk medication list for elderly. Answer: Beers
Criteria
◉Purpose of palliative care. Answer: Support for complicated
chronic illness w/ goal to improve quality of life
◉Goals of care definition. Answer: Align goals, wishes, and values
with prognosis
◉Document naming surrogate decision-maker. Answer:
Medical/Durable Power of Attorney
◉Document describing wishes but not legally binding/obligated to
follow. Answer: Living will
◉POLST. Answer: Medical order that must be followed
