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AANP BOARDS PRACTICE EXAM/ AANP EXAM
RECENT VERSION 2024 ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS / BEST GRADED A+
What fontanel closes first?
Posterior
When does the posterior fontanel close?
2-3 months of age
When does the anterior fontanel close?
9-18 months of age
How much weight should an infant lose after delivery?
7-10% of their body weight
When should infants be back to their birth weight?
2 weeks
When should infants weigh double their birth weight?
By 6 months
When should infants weigh triple their birth weight?
By 12 months
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When should the moro reflex disappear?
Around 2 months
When should the stepping reflex disappear?
Around 2 months
Hen should the palmar grasp disappear?
Around 6 months
When should an infant be able to roll from their back to their stomach?
Around 4 months
When should an infant be able to roll both directions?
By 6 months
Around when does an infants first tooth erupt?
Around 6 months
When does stranger and separation anxiety usually start?
Around 9 months
When do babies develop unilateral hand skills?
Around 9 months
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When do babies develop true hand dominance?
Usually by 12 months but starting around 10-11 months
How many words should an infant say at 12 months old?
2-4 words
When will infants say mama and dads with meaning?
Around 12 months
When do babies start walking? When would you be concerned if they are not?
Around 12 months old. Should be walking by 18 months
Which cranial nerve is affected in trigeminal neuralgia?
V
How do you treat Raynauds?
1st - lifestyle modifications
2nd - CCBs
Can also use other BP meds and SSRIs (like fluoxetine if amlodipine not
controlling symptoms)
What diabetes medication class is not appropriate to use in heart failure patients?
Why?
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TZDs. Can cause increased fluid retention
What would you expect to see with an abnormal Rinne test?
Bone conduction is greater than air conduction
What would you expect to see with an abnormal Weber test?
Sensorineural hearing loss - sound is heard louder in the intact ear
Conductive hearing loss - sound is heard louder in the affected ear
When do Parkinson's tremors usually occur? What about essential tremors?
Parkinson's - with rest
Essential - with intent or activity
What are the 3 cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
Tremor (resting)
Bradykinesia
Rigidity
What heart sound can be heard with extra fluid on the body?
S3 (like in heart failure and pregnancy)
When might you hear an S4 heart sound?
In uncontrolled HTN or left ventricular hypertrophy
AANP BOARDS PRACTICE EXAM/ AANP EXAM
RECENT VERSION 2024 ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS / BEST GRADED A+
What fontanel closes first?
Posterior
When does the posterior fontanel close?
2-3 months of age
When does the anterior fontanel close?
9-18 months of age
How much weight should an infant lose after delivery?
7-10% of their body weight
When should infants be back to their birth weight?
2 weeks
When should infants weigh double their birth weight?
By 6 months
When should infants weigh triple their birth weight?
By 12 months
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When should the moro reflex disappear?
Around 2 months
When should the stepping reflex disappear?
Around 2 months
Hen should the palmar grasp disappear?
Around 6 months
When should an infant be able to roll from their back to their stomach?
Around 4 months
When should an infant be able to roll both directions?
By 6 months
Around when does an infants first tooth erupt?
Around 6 months
When does stranger and separation anxiety usually start?
Around 9 months
When do babies develop unilateral hand skills?
Around 9 months
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When do babies develop true hand dominance?
Usually by 12 months but starting around 10-11 months
How many words should an infant say at 12 months old?
2-4 words
When will infants say mama and dads with meaning?
Around 12 months
When do babies start walking? When would you be concerned if they are not?
Around 12 months old. Should be walking by 18 months
Which cranial nerve is affected in trigeminal neuralgia?
V
How do you treat Raynauds?
1st - lifestyle modifications
2nd - CCBs
Can also use other BP meds and SSRIs (like fluoxetine if amlodipine not
controlling symptoms)
What diabetes medication class is not appropriate to use in heart failure patients?
Why?
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TZDs. Can cause increased fluid retention
What would you expect to see with an abnormal Rinne test?
Bone conduction is greater than air conduction
What would you expect to see with an abnormal Weber test?
Sensorineural hearing loss - sound is heard louder in the intact ear
Conductive hearing loss - sound is heard louder in the affected ear
When do Parkinson's tremors usually occur? What about essential tremors?
Parkinson's - with rest
Essential - with intent or activity
What are the 3 cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
Tremor (resting)
Bradykinesia
Rigidity
What heart sound can be heard with extra fluid on the body?
S3 (like in heart failure and pregnancy)
When might you hear an S4 heart sound?
In uncontrolled HTN or left ventricular hypertrophy
