AANP practice test American Association of Nurse
Practitioners COMPLETE EXAM LATEST VERSION 2026-
2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A patient is taking warfarin, 4 mg daily for atrial fibrillation. The patient's current International Normalized Ratio
(INR) is 5.5 mg/dL. The nurse practitioner would:
Select only one option. A hold the warfarin for 4 days and then
recheck the INR. B increase the warfarin to 5 mg daily. C decrease the
warfarin to 3 mg daily. D hold the warfarin for 1 day and then recheck
in two days. - answer>>D Initial therapy for a 3-week-old infant with
uncomplicated symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease includes
which of the following positions and change in diet?
Select only one option.
A
Prone position and rotate formulas in order to find one that causes less reflux B
Smaller, more frequent feedings while holding infant
C
Semisupine position and offer more ounces of formula less frequently
D
Strikeout option.
Lateral position and start small amounts of solid food with formula - answer>>B
A older adult female presents with shoulder and pelvic girdle pain for the past 6 months. She reports recent
unintentional weight loss. On physical examination, there is pain on ROM, with no weakness noted. Laboratory
studies indicate normocytic anemia and erythrocyte sedimentation rate = 55 mm/h [normal = 10-25 mm/h]. Which
of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Select only one option.
A
,Polymyositis
B
Osteoarthritis
C
Polymyalgia rheumatica
D
Chronic fatigue - answer>>C
Research findings have shown that, in order to improve the longevity of a patient who has COPD, the treatment of
choice is:
Select only one option.
A
oxygen. B anticholinergics. C
systemic steroids. D
bronchodilators. - answer>>A
A young adult male with noncomplicated Chlamydia infection may exhibit:
Select only one option. A
urticaria. B no remarkable clinical
symptoms. C a green mucoid
penile discharge. D a penile
ulcer. - answer>>B
Lidocaine with epinephrine is contraindicated in which of the following areas?
Select only one option.
A
Nose B
Scalp
C
, Arm
D
Hip - answer>>A
Which of the following is the most serious outcome of Barrett's esophagus?
Select only one option.
A
Esophageal adenocarcinoma
B
Biliary atresia
C
Liver hemangioma
D
Esophageal varices - answer>>A
Which of the following would be most appropriate to perform in the initial evaluation of a patient with symptoms
of acute prostatitis?
Select only one option.
A
Urinalysis and urine culture
B
Scrotal palpation and urine culture
C
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
D
Comprehensive metabolic panel - answer>>A
Which of the following is associated with decreased risk of breast cancer?
Select only one option.
Practitioners COMPLETE EXAM LATEST VERSION 2026-
2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A patient is taking warfarin, 4 mg daily for atrial fibrillation. The patient's current International Normalized Ratio
(INR) is 5.5 mg/dL. The nurse practitioner would:
Select only one option. A hold the warfarin for 4 days and then
recheck the INR. B increase the warfarin to 5 mg daily. C decrease the
warfarin to 3 mg daily. D hold the warfarin for 1 day and then recheck
in two days. - answer>>D Initial therapy for a 3-week-old infant with
uncomplicated symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease includes
which of the following positions and change in diet?
Select only one option.
A
Prone position and rotate formulas in order to find one that causes less reflux B
Smaller, more frequent feedings while holding infant
C
Semisupine position and offer more ounces of formula less frequently
D
Strikeout option.
Lateral position and start small amounts of solid food with formula - answer>>B
A older adult female presents with shoulder and pelvic girdle pain for the past 6 months. She reports recent
unintentional weight loss. On physical examination, there is pain on ROM, with no weakness noted. Laboratory
studies indicate normocytic anemia and erythrocyte sedimentation rate = 55 mm/h [normal = 10-25 mm/h]. Which
of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Select only one option.
A
,Polymyositis
B
Osteoarthritis
C
Polymyalgia rheumatica
D
Chronic fatigue - answer>>C
Research findings have shown that, in order to improve the longevity of a patient who has COPD, the treatment of
choice is:
Select only one option.
A
oxygen. B anticholinergics. C
systemic steroids. D
bronchodilators. - answer>>A
A young adult male with noncomplicated Chlamydia infection may exhibit:
Select only one option. A
urticaria. B no remarkable clinical
symptoms. C a green mucoid
penile discharge. D a penile
ulcer. - answer>>B
Lidocaine with epinephrine is contraindicated in which of the following areas?
Select only one option.
A
Nose B
Scalp
C
, Arm
D
Hip - answer>>A
Which of the following is the most serious outcome of Barrett's esophagus?
Select only one option.
A
Esophageal adenocarcinoma
B
Biliary atresia
C
Liver hemangioma
D
Esophageal varices - answer>>A
Which of the following would be most appropriate to perform in the initial evaluation of a patient with symptoms
of acute prostatitis?
Select only one option.
A
Urinalysis and urine culture
B
Scrotal palpation and urine culture
C
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
D
Comprehensive metabolic panel - answer>>A
Which of the following is associated with decreased risk of breast cancer?
Select only one option.
