AANP FNP CERTIFICATION EXAM 2025- 5 DIFFERENT VERSIONS 700
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Acne Rosacea - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acne Rosacea- chronic small acne like papules/pustules around
nose mouth chin. TREATMENT- Metrogel, Azelex. Low dose tetracycline. EXAM
Parathyroid hormone - CORRECT ANSWERS-PTH is responsible for calcium loss or gain from bones,
kidneys, and GI tract. EXAM
Diabetic Retinopathy - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diabetic Retinopathy-Cotton wool spots (moderate
retinopathy), micro-aneurysms. ALSO RETINAL HEMORRHAGES ON CENTER OF EYE APPEAR ORANGE RED
HTN Retinopathy - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hypertensive Retinopathy- Copper/silver wire arterioles. AV
nicking(mild retinopathy). Retinal Hemorrhages. EXAM
3 ways to assess cognitive function in patient with signs/symptoms of memory loss - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Mini mental exam
4 month old with strabismus, mom is worried...... - CORRECT ANSWERS-tell her it is normal.
4 month old wont keep anything down, what is the main thing you look at? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Growth chart
6 month old closed anterior fontanel. - CORRECT ANSWERS-XRAY
Abnormal cells on PAP, what do you do next? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Refer for Colposcopy
CAGE ACRONYM - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cut down
Annoyed by criticism
,Guilty about drinking
Eye opener drink
Causes of tachycardia - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fever
Anemia
Hypotension
Cranial nerves responsible for extraocular eye movements - CORRECT ANSWERS-CN 3,4,6
Definition of metabolic syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-cluster of conditions that increase risk of heart
disease, stroke, diabetes.
diagnose trichomoniasis - CORRECT ANSWERS-wet prep
Elderly presents with atrophic vaginitis, small uterus, palpable 4x5 ovary, what do you do next? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Pelvic US
Epistaxis is most common in the area of the nose known as kiesselbachs triangle, where is this located? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Anterior septum
Definitive diagnosis of acute bacterial prostatitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-urinalysis and culture
GERD treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS-H2 is first line, give hs
Grade 3 cells on Pap, treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS-LEEP
excision
Fingernail hematoma treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS-drill hole and drain blood?
, Increased risk of ectopic pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERS-Salpingitis, or history of abortion, PID,
Koplick spots - CORRECT ANSWERS-Measles (rubeola). Grains of salt lesions inside mouth in Measles
Koplick spots - CORRECT ANSWERS-Measles (rubeola). Grains of salt lesions inside mouth in Measles
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-Avascular necrosis of the proximal femoral head
Lipid level of 1500, increased risk for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pancreatitis
Low HGB, Low HCT, High MCV indicates what? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Macrocytic anemia, B12 Def
Man with BPH, prostate feels on digital exam? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Enlarged, symmetrical, smooth
Man with HTN, CAD, present femoral pulses but absent pedal - CORRECT ANSWERS-Arterial
Insufficiency
McMurray's Sign
(+) palpable or audible click while extending with varus stress - CORRECT ANSWERS-Meniscus tears
Lachman's Test - CORRECT ANSWERS-pivot shift test (ACL tear)
Newborn with foot turned in, what do you do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-refer to orthopedist
Osgood-Schlatter disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-Knee pain.
inflammation or irritation of the tibia at its point of attachment with the patellar tendon
Patient forgot to start Thanksgiving dinner and husband states she has trouble remembering tasks and
trouble with organization. What is this indicative of? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Alzheimer's
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Acne Rosacea - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acne Rosacea- chronic small acne like papules/pustules around
nose mouth chin. TREATMENT- Metrogel, Azelex. Low dose tetracycline. EXAM
Parathyroid hormone - CORRECT ANSWERS-PTH is responsible for calcium loss or gain from bones,
kidneys, and GI tract. EXAM
Diabetic Retinopathy - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diabetic Retinopathy-Cotton wool spots (moderate
retinopathy), micro-aneurysms. ALSO RETINAL HEMORRHAGES ON CENTER OF EYE APPEAR ORANGE RED
HTN Retinopathy - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hypertensive Retinopathy- Copper/silver wire arterioles. AV
nicking(mild retinopathy). Retinal Hemorrhages. EXAM
3 ways to assess cognitive function in patient with signs/symptoms of memory loss - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Mini mental exam
4 month old with strabismus, mom is worried...... - CORRECT ANSWERS-tell her it is normal.
4 month old wont keep anything down, what is the main thing you look at? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Growth chart
6 month old closed anterior fontanel. - CORRECT ANSWERS-XRAY
Abnormal cells on PAP, what do you do next? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Refer for Colposcopy
CAGE ACRONYM - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cut down
Annoyed by criticism
,Guilty about drinking
Eye opener drink
Causes of tachycardia - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fever
Anemia
Hypotension
Cranial nerves responsible for extraocular eye movements - CORRECT ANSWERS-CN 3,4,6
Definition of metabolic syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-cluster of conditions that increase risk of heart
disease, stroke, diabetes.
diagnose trichomoniasis - CORRECT ANSWERS-wet prep
Elderly presents with atrophic vaginitis, small uterus, palpable 4x5 ovary, what do you do next? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Pelvic US
Epistaxis is most common in the area of the nose known as kiesselbachs triangle, where is this located? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Anterior septum
Definitive diagnosis of acute bacterial prostatitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-urinalysis and culture
GERD treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS-H2 is first line, give hs
Grade 3 cells on Pap, treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS-LEEP
excision
Fingernail hematoma treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS-drill hole and drain blood?
, Increased risk of ectopic pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERS-Salpingitis, or history of abortion, PID,
Koplick spots - CORRECT ANSWERS-Measles (rubeola). Grains of salt lesions inside mouth in Measles
Koplick spots - CORRECT ANSWERS-Measles (rubeola). Grains of salt lesions inside mouth in Measles
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-Avascular necrosis of the proximal femoral head
Lipid level of 1500, increased risk for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pancreatitis
Low HGB, Low HCT, High MCV indicates what? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Macrocytic anemia, B12 Def
Man with BPH, prostate feels on digital exam? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Enlarged, symmetrical, smooth
Man with HTN, CAD, present femoral pulses but absent pedal - CORRECT ANSWERS-Arterial
Insufficiency
McMurray's Sign
(+) palpable or audible click while extending with varus stress - CORRECT ANSWERS-Meniscus tears
Lachman's Test - CORRECT ANSWERS-pivot shift test (ACL tear)
Newborn with foot turned in, what do you do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-refer to orthopedist
Osgood-Schlatter disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-Knee pain.
inflammation or irritation of the tibia at its point of attachment with the patellar tendon
Patient forgot to start Thanksgiving dinner and husband states she has trouble remembering tasks and
trouble with organization. What is this indicative of? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Alzheimer's
