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AANP FNP Certification Review 2025
Latest Exam Questions & Rationales |
Complete Study Guide
Three month old infant with down syndrome, due to milk intolerance, mom started on goats milk; now
has pale conjunctiva but otherwise healthy. Low HCT. What additional test would you order?
ANSWER: Iron, TIBC
Three months of synthroid, TSH increased, T4 normal, what do you do?
ANSWER: Increase Medication
Three ways to assess cognitive function in patient with signs/symptoms of memory loss
ANSWER: Mini mental exam
Four month old with strabismus, mom is worried...... ANSWER: tell her it is normal.
Four month old won’t keep anything down, what is the main thing you look at?
ANSWER: Growth chart
Six month old closed anterior fontanel. ANSWER: XRAY
A pregnant female at slightly above symphysis pubic and Fundal height is 32cm (above the umbilical).
What should be done ?
ANSWER: Ultrasound
A1C > 9
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ANSWER: If you are already on TWO oral drugs for diabetes and A1c is 9 or higher, start BASAL insulin. If
you cannot tolerate metformin and your A1c is 9 or higher start BASAL insulin. ON EXAM
Abnormal cells on PAP, what do you do next? ANSWER: Refer for Colposcopy
ACE/ARB contraindications
ANSWER: pregnancy
Renal failure
Renal Stenosis
What is Acne Rosacea? ANSWER: - chronic small acne like papules/pustules around nose mouth chin.
TREATMENT- Metrogel, Azelex. Low dose tetracycline. Clindamycin.
What is Acne Rosacea? ANSWER: Acne Rosacea- chronic small acne like papules/pustules around nose
mouth chin. TREATMENT- Metrogel, Azelex,Low dose tetracycline. EXAM.
What is Acne Vulgaris? ANSWER: Common acne. Retin-A, acne worsens 4-6 weeks if no improvement in
8-12 weeks increase dose or add erythromycin, benzoyl peroxide.
What is actinic keratosis? ANSWER: Precursor to squamous cell carcinoma. "numerous dry round and
pink to red lesions" with a rough and scaly texture. Does not heal. Slow growing in sun exposed areas.
Diagnosis: BIOPSY Golden Standard. Treatment: Sm. (cryotherapy), Lrg. (5-FU cream)- which causes ur
skin to ooze, crust, scab, redness EXAM
Acute Bacterial Pneumonia- CXR ANSWER: middle lobe. ON EXAM
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma Vs. Open Angle
ANSWER: Acute: Sudden pain, halos, cupping, dilated, cloudy , IOP, HA, refer ED
Open (primary) : CN 2, gradual loss peripheral vision first
Acyclovir (cheapest) ANSWER: 200mg 5 x day
AANP FNP Certification Review 2025
Latest Exam Questions & Rationales |
Complete Study Guide
Three month old infant with down syndrome, due to milk intolerance, mom started on goats milk; now
has pale conjunctiva but otherwise healthy. Low HCT. What additional test would you order?
ANSWER: Iron, TIBC
Three months of synthroid, TSH increased, T4 normal, what do you do?
ANSWER: Increase Medication
Three ways to assess cognitive function in patient with signs/symptoms of memory loss
ANSWER: Mini mental exam
Four month old with strabismus, mom is worried...... ANSWER: tell her it is normal.
Four month old won’t keep anything down, what is the main thing you look at?
ANSWER: Growth chart
Six month old closed anterior fontanel. ANSWER: XRAY
A pregnant female at slightly above symphysis pubic and Fundal height is 32cm (above the umbilical).
What should be done ?
ANSWER: Ultrasound
A1C > 9
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ANSWER: If you are already on TWO oral drugs for diabetes and A1c is 9 or higher, start BASAL insulin. If
you cannot tolerate metformin and your A1c is 9 or higher start BASAL insulin. ON EXAM
Abnormal cells on PAP, what do you do next? ANSWER: Refer for Colposcopy
ACE/ARB contraindications
ANSWER: pregnancy
Renal failure
Renal Stenosis
What is Acne Rosacea? ANSWER: - chronic small acne like papules/pustules around nose mouth chin.
TREATMENT- Metrogel, Azelex. Low dose tetracycline. Clindamycin.
What is Acne Rosacea? ANSWER: Acne Rosacea- chronic small acne like papules/pustules around nose
mouth chin. TREATMENT- Metrogel, Azelex,Low dose tetracycline. EXAM.
What is Acne Vulgaris? ANSWER: Common acne. Retin-A, acne worsens 4-6 weeks if no improvement in
8-12 weeks increase dose or add erythromycin, benzoyl peroxide.
What is actinic keratosis? ANSWER: Precursor to squamous cell carcinoma. "numerous dry round and
pink to red lesions" with a rough and scaly texture. Does not heal. Slow growing in sun exposed areas.
Diagnosis: BIOPSY Golden Standard. Treatment: Sm. (cryotherapy), Lrg. (5-FU cream)- which causes ur
skin to ooze, crust, scab, redness EXAM
Acute Bacterial Pneumonia- CXR ANSWER: middle lobe. ON EXAM
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma Vs. Open Angle
ANSWER: Acute: Sudden pain, halos, cupping, dilated, cloudy , IOP, HA, refer ED
Open (primary) : CN 2, gradual loss peripheral vision first
Acyclovir (cheapest) ANSWER: 200mg 5 x day
