AANPCB Family Nurse Practitioner

Exam at a glance

Questions

150

Duration

180 minutes

Pass mark

score 500

Sections

Assessment · Diagnosis · Plan · Evaluation

Exam type

Written

Language

English

Authority

AANPCB

Curriculum

Built from the question bank and updated automatically when new questions are added. 11 modules · 424 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026

1. 01Cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disorders58 questions · 13.7 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: anatomy of the heart
   • Foundations: conduction system and cardiac cycle
   • Foundations: circulation and blood vessels

   Sample question

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   A 52-year-old man has office blood pressures of 142/88 and 144/90 mm Hg on two visits, confirmed by home readings. He has no diabetes, kidney disease or albuminuria. Which drug is an appropriate first-line choice?

   AMetoprolol tartrateBClonidineCChlorthalidoneDHydralazine

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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2. 02Endocrine and metabolic disorders54 questions · 12.7 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: endocrine glands and feedback control
   • Foundations: the thyroid in the neck and endocrine emergencies

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   A 48-year-old has A1C 6.8 % and fasting glucose 134 mg/dL (7.4 mmol/L) from the same blood sample. She has no symptoms. What does this indicate?

   AType 2 diabetes is confirmedBPrediabetesCRepeat both tests in 1 year before labelingDGestational diabetes

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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3. 03Gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders10 questions · 2.4 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: the digestive tract, digestion and absorption
   • Foundations: peptic ulcer disease and upper GI bleeding

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   A 26-year-old has recurrent abdominal pain relieved by defecation, with alternating constipation and diarrhea for 6 months. She has no weight loss, bleeding or anemia. What is the most likely diagnosis?

   AIrritable bowel syndromeBCrohn diseaseCColon cancerDIschemic colitis

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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4. 04Renal, genitourinary and sexually transmitted infections10 questions · 2.4 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: structure and function of the kidney
   • Foundations: fluids and electrolytes
   • Foundations: the male urinary tract, prostate and testis

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   A 27-year-old nonpregnant woman has dysuria, frequency and urgency for 2 days without fever or flank pain. Urinalysis is positive for leukocyte esterase and nitrites. Which treatment is appropriate?

   ACiprofloxacin twice daily for 14 daysBIntravenous ceftriaxoneCNitrofurantoin for 5 daysDAmoxicillin for 3 days

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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5. 05Health promotion, screening and immunization54 questions · 12.7 % of the bank

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   A 46-year-old man with no personal or family history of colorectal neoplasia asks about cancer screening at his annual visit. Which recommendation is most appropriate?

   AWait until age 50 to begin colorectal screeningBScreen only if he develops rectal bleedingCOrder a CEA level as the screening testDBegin colorectal cancer screening now

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

   MarkCheck answer
6. 06Musculoskeletal and dermatologic disorders10 questions · 2.4 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: the skeleton, spine and pelvis
   • Foundations: shoulder, wrist and hand
   • Foundations: hip fractures, knee and ankle ligaments
   • Foundations: skin structure, primary lesions and burn depth
7. 07Neurologic and mental health disorders57 questions · 13.4 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: brain anatomy and clinical localisation
   • Foundations: reflexes, the spinal cord and upper versus lower motor neuron signs
8. 08Pediatrics and adolescent health55 questions · 13 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: the newborn and the transition after birth
   • Foundations: growth and development
   • Foundations: the child's airway, vital signs and resuscitation
9. 09Respiratory and EENT disorders53 questions · 12.5 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: anatomy of the respiratory tract
   • Foundations: alveoli and gas exchange
   • Foundations: mechanics and control of breathing
   • Foundations: the eye and the visual pathway
   • Foundations: the ear and the larynx
   • Foundations: paranasal sinuses and neck lymph nodes
10. 10Professional role, ethics and evidence-based practice8 questions · 1.9 % of the bank
11. 11Women's health, contraception and prenatal care55 questions · 13 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: female pelvic anatomy
    • Foundations: placenta, pregnancy physiology and fetal circulation
    • Foundations: labour and the fetal skull
    • Foundations: the menstrual cycle in the ovary, endometrium and cervix
    • Foundations: breast anatomy and lymphatic drainage

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