ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Certification

Question 1

A 55-year-old patient has a BP reading of 148/94 mmHg on two separate visits. According to JNC guidelines, this is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 hypertension

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Normal blood pressure

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Elevated blood pressure

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Stage 2 hypertension

Question 2

Which vaccine is recommended annually for all persons aged 6 months and older in the United States?

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Influenza vaccine

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Pneumococcal vaccine

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Hepatitis B vaccine

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Tdap vaccine

Question 3

A 45-year-old male presents with fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain, and constipation. The most likely diagnosis is:

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroidism

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Hyperthyroidism

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Diabetes mellitus type 2

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Cushing syndrome

Question 4

When screening for colorectal cancer, at what age should average-risk patients begin colonoscopy screening?

Accepted Answer

45 years

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40 years

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50 years

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55 years

Question 5

A child presents with a strawberry tongue, sandpaper-like rash, and positive rapid strep test. Which treatment is indicated?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin for 10 days

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Azithromycin for 5 days

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Watchful waiting

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Topical corticosteroids

Question 6

Which physical exam finding is most associated with appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C

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Murphy's sign

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McBurney's point tenderness

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Rovsing's sign positivity