AANP BOARD EXAM 2026-2027 UPDATE ACTUAL EXAM
100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+ (NEWEST VERSION)
You are treating a patient with acute anxiety and she is
having an acute attack in the office. The ANP has
knowledge that the fastest relief of symptoms is:
a TCA a
beta-blocker
a
benzodiazepine
an SSRI
Correct
answer:
benzodiazepine
The fastest relief of anxiety symptoms will occur
with a benzodiazepine. The other choices list
agents that will require multiple doses for results.
With daily continued use of benzodiazepines, the
anti-anxiety effect may become diminished.
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,A geriatric patient with cardiovascular disease is in
the office being counseled on lifestyle changes. The
ANP knows that which of the following is the most
important to include in this discussion?
"Control your hypertension, stop smoking, maintain a
normal weight, and exercise regularly."
"Have a yearly physical examination, increase fiber in
your diet, and exercise regularly."
"Maintain a normal level of serum blood sugar and
decrease cholesterol intake."
"Decrease smoking, increase vitamin supplements,
and increase protein intake." Correct answer:
"Control your hypertension, stop smoking,
maintain a normal weight, and exercise
regularly."
All of these are important for the geriatric patient
to decrease cardiovascular risk. Controlling
hyperglycemia, high fiber intake, and vitamins all
assist in maintaining a
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100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+ (NEWEST VERSION)
You are treating a patient with acute anxiety and she is
having an acute attack in the office. The ANP has
knowledge that the fastest relief of symptoms is:
a TCA a
beta-blocker
a
benzodiazepine
an SSRI
Correct
answer:
benzodiazepine
The fastest relief of anxiety symptoms will occur
with a benzodiazepine. The other choices list
agents that will require multiple doses for results.
With daily continued use of benzodiazepines, the
anti-anxiety effect may become diminished.
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,A geriatric patient with cardiovascular disease is in
the office being counseled on lifestyle changes. The
ANP knows that which of the following is the most
important to include in this discussion?
"Control your hypertension, stop smoking, maintain a
normal weight, and exercise regularly."
"Have a yearly physical examination, increase fiber in
your diet, and exercise regularly."
"Maintain a normal level of serum blood sugar and
decrease cholesterol intake."
"Decrease smoking, increase vitamin supplements,
and increase protein intake." Correct answer:
"Control your hypertension, stop smoking,
maintain a normal weight, and exercise
regularly."
All of these are important for the geriatric patient
to decrease cardiovascular risk. Controlling
hyperglycemia, high fiber intake, and vitamins all
assist in maintaining a
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