AANP FNP Certification Exam Study Guide
Cranial nerves responsible for extraocular motor movements? - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. 2, 3, 6?
b. 3, 4, 6?
Patient with hx of hypertension and stroke, now having memory loss and
confusion - indicates what? - CORRECT ANSWER-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 ANSWER-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 ANSWER-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 ANSWER-?
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 ANSWER-a. Refer to
oncologist?
b. Refill prescription?
GERD treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER-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 ANSWER-a. Increase medication?
b. Decrease medication?
Lipid level of 1500, increased risk for? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. pancreatitis?
Frail elder, increased creatinine, indication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Renal falure
Fingernail hematoma treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. drill hole and drain
blood?
Abnormal cells on PAP, what do you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Refer for
colposcopy?
Red beefy tongue? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Pernicious Anemia?
b. Iron Deficiency?
c. Folate Deficiency?
Low Hemoglobin, Low Hematocrit, High MCV - Indicates what? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Anemia
Koplick Spots? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Measles?
Signs and Symptoms of Roseola? - CORRECT ANSWER-Is the sixth diseases.
Roseola is a mild viral illness of childhood. It is characterized by high fever that
typically comes on suddenly and lasts for three to five days. Other symptoms of
roseola are mild nasal congestion, eye redness, and a rash that appears after the
fever has resolved.
Pregnant teacher, with exposure to Fifths' Disease - what risk is there for the
fetus? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fetal death.
6 Month Old with Closed Anterior Fontanel? - CORRECT ANSWER-it is normal
in 10% of the children depend on the race. and it can be abnormal in some kids.
Cranial nerves responsible for extraocular motor movements? - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. 2, 3, 6?
b. 3, 4, 6?
Patient with hx of hypertension and stroke, now having memory loss and
confusion - indicates what? - CORRECT ANSWER-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 ANSWER-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 ANSWER-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 ANSWER-?
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 ANSWER-a. Refer to
oncologist?
b. Refill prescription?
GERD treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER-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 ANSWER-a. Increase medication?
b. Decrease medication?
Lipid level of 1500, increased risk for? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. pancreatitis?
Frail elder, increased creatinine, indication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Renal falure
Fingernail hematoma treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. drill hole and drain
blood?
Abnormal cells on PAP, what do you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Refer for
colposcopy?
Red beefy tongue? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Pernicious Anemia?
b. Iron Deficiency?
c. Folate Deficiency?
Low Hemoglobin, Low Hematocrit, High MCV - Indicates what? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Anemia
Koplick Spots? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Measles?
Signs and Symptoms of Roseola? - CORRECT ANSWER-Is the sixth diseases.
Roseola is a mild viral illness of childhood. It is characterized by high fever that
typically comes on suddenly and lasts for three to five days. Other symptoms of
roseola are mild nasal congestion, eye redness, and a rash that appears after the
fever has resolved.
Pregnant teacher, with exposure to Fifths' Disease - what risk is there for the
fetus? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fetal death.
6 Month Old with Closed Anterior Fontanel? - CORRECT ANSWER-it is normal
in 10% of the children depend on the race. and it can be abnormal in some kids.
