ANCC FNP Certification Exam 2025 -
175 Questions and Answers
1. A patient who sustained a myocardial infarction is prescribed atorvastatin
(Lipitor). This medication is for:
A. Cancer prevention
B. Primary prevention
C. Secondary prevention
D. Tertiary prevention
2. Which health promotion strategy is most appropriate for obese adolescents?
A. Individual-based behavior modification
B. Motivational interviewing
C. Parents should regulate meals
D. Presenting video case studies
3. Treatment for viral conjunctivitis includes:
A. Antihistamine/decongestant drops
B. Antihistamine/mast cell stabilizer drops
C. Cold compresses
D. Steroid eyedrops
4. A diabetic patient’s follow-up BP is 142/94 mmHg after lifestyle changes. Which
medication is first-line?
A. Enalapril (Vasotec)
B. Furosemide (Lasix)
C. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
D. Propranolol (Inderal)
5. A nursing mother with postpartum mastitis should:
A. Continue to nurse with both breasts
B. Pump the unaffected breast with a lactation pump
C. Stop nursing and use formula feeding
D. Apply heat compresses only
6. Secondary prevention aims to:
A. Prevent disease onset
B. Reduce impact of an existing disease
, C. Improve quality of life after disease onset
D. Prevent disease recurrence
7. The most effective way to prevent type 2 diabetes in high-risk individuals is:
A. Medication only
B. Intensive lifestyle modification
C. Surgery
D. Annual blood sugar testing
8. Which vaccine is recommended for adults 65 years and older?
A. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
B. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13)
C. Influenza vaccine
D. Varicella vaccine
9. The best intervention to reduce childhood obesity in a community is:
A. Screen time reduction education
B. Family-based dietary counseling
C. School physical activity programs
D. Community-wide health promotion campaigns
10.Which medication class is first-line treatment for hypertension in African
American patients without chronic kidney disease?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Calcium channel blockers
C. Beta-blockers
D. Diuretics
11.Motivational interviewing technique involves:
A. Telling patients what to do
B. Guiding patients to express their own reasons for change
C. Using scare tactics
D. Providing strict instructions
12.Which is a primary prevention measure for colorectal cancer?
A. Colonoscopy screening
B. Genetic testing
C. Lifestyle modification to reduce risk
D. Chemotherapy
, 13.What is the hallmark symptom of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
A. Obesity
B. Insulin resistance
C. Polyuria and polydipsia
D. Hyperlipidemia
14.Which eye condition is associated with prolonged steroid eyedrop use?
A. Viral conjunctivitis
B. Cataracts
C. Bacterial conjunctivitis
D. Allergic conjunctivitis
15.An effective method for smoking cessation includes:
A. Cold turkey quitting only
B. Nicotine replacement therapy combined with counseling
C. Peer pressure
D. Occasional smoking
16.The primary goal of tertiary prevention is to:
A. Prevent disease
B. Detect disease early
C. Restore function and reduce complications
D. Promote healthy behaviors
17.Healthy eating habits in children include:
A. Limiting fruits and vegetables
B. Encouraging sugary drinks
C. Providing whole grains and lean protein
D. Skipping breakfast
18.The drug of choice for bacterial conjunctivitis is:
A. Antihistamine drops
B. Antibiotic eyedrops
C. Cold compresses
D. Steroid eyedrops
19.What is a common side effect of beta-blockers?
A. Tachycardia
B. Bradycardia
C. Hyperglycemia
175 Questions and Answers
1. A patient who sustained a myocardial infarction is prescribed atorvastatin
(Lipitor). This medication is for:
A. Cancer prevention
B. Primary prevention
C. Secondary prevention
D. Tertiary prevention
2. Which health promotion strategy is most appropriate for obese adolescents?
A. Individual-based behavior modification
B. Motivational interviewing
C. Parents should regulate meals
D. Presenting video case studies
3. Treatment for viral conjunctivitis includes:
A. Antihistamine/decongestant drops
B. Antihistamine/mast cell stabilizer drops
C. Cold compresses
D. Steroid eyedrops
4. A diabetic patient’s follow-up BP is 142/94 mmHg after lifestyle changes. Which
medication is first-line?
A. Enalapril (Vasotec)
B. Furosemide (Lasix)
C. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
D. Propranolol (Inderal)
5. A nursing mother with postpartum mastitis should:
A. Continue to nurse with both breasts
B. Pump the unaffected breast with a lactation pump
C. Stop nursing and use formula feeding
D. Apply heat compresses only
6. Secondary prevention aims to:
A. Prevent disease onset
B. Reduce impact of an existing disease
, C. Improve quality of life after disease onset
D. Prevent disease recurrence
7. The most effective way to prevent type 2 diabetes in high-risk individuals is:
A. Medication only
B. Intensive lifestyle modification
C. Surgery
D. Annual blood sugar testing
8. Which vaccine is recommended for adults 65 years and older?
A. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
B. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13)
C. Influenza vaccine
D. Varicella vaccine
9. The best intervention to reduce childhood obesity in a community is:
A. Screen time reduction education
B. Family-based dietary counseling
C. School physical activity programs
D. Community-wide health promotion campaigns
10.Which medication class is first-line treatment for hypertension in African
American patients without chronic kidney disease?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Calcium channel blockers
C. Beta-blockers
D. Diuretics
11.Motivational interviewing technique involves:
A. Telling patients what to do
B. Guiding patients to express their own reasons for change
C. Using scare tactics
D. Providing strict instructions
12.Which is a primary prevention measure for colorectal cancer?
A. Colonoscopy screening
B. Genetic testing
C. Lifestyle modification to reduce risk
D. Chemotherapy
, 13.What is the hallmark symptom of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
A. Obesity
B. Insulin resistance
C. Polyuria and polydipsia
D. Hyperlipidemia
14.Which eye condition is associated with prolonged steroid eyedrop use?
A. Viral conjunctivitis
B. Cataracts
C. Bacterial conjunctivitis
D. Allergic conjunctivitis
15.An effective method for smoking cessation includes:
A. Cold turkey quitting only
B. Nicotine replacement therapy combined with counseling
C. Peer pressure
D. Occasional smoking
16.The primary goal of tertiary prevention is to:
A. Prevent disease
B. Detect disease early
C. Restore function and reduce complications
D. Promote healthy behaviors
17.Healthy eating habits in children include:
A. Limiting fruits and vegetables
B. Encouraging sugary drinks
C. Providing whole grains and lean protein
D. Skipping breakfast
18.The drug of choice for bacterial conjunctivitis is:
A. Antihistamine drops
B. Antibiotic eyedrops
C. Cold compresses
D. Steroid eyedrops
19.What is a common side effect of beta-blockers?
A. Tachycardia
B. Bradycardia
C. Hyperglycemia
