ANCC Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Exam

Question 1

A 65-year-old male, recently started on high-intensity atorvastatin for secondary prevention of ASCVD, calls the clinic complaining of new-onset, bilateral thigh pain that began a week ago. He denies injury, and his creatine kinase (CK) level is within the normal range. What is the most appropriate next step in managing this patient's symptoms?

Reassure the patient that this is a benign side effect and advise him to continue the medication. Hold the atorvastatin for 2-4 weeks and, if symptoms resolve, re-challenge with the same or a lower dose. Immediately switch to a different high-intensity statin, such as rosuvastatin. Refer the patient to a rheumatologist for a full workup of myopathy.

Correct Answer:

Hold the atorvastatin for 2-4 weeks and, if symptoms resolve, re-challenge with the same or a lower dose.

Question 2

Which of the following is a key advantage of using a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) such as apixaban over warfarin for the treatment of non-valvular atrial fibrillation?

The availability of a widely used, inexpensive point-of-care test for monitoring. A significantly lower risk of major gastrointestinal bleeding. The requirement for frequent dose adjustments based on INR monitoring. Fewer significant drug-drug and drug-food interactions.

Correct Answer:

Fewer significant drug-drug and drug-food interactions.

Question 3

In addition to its glucose-lowering effects, which of the following is a well-established benefit of initiating an SGLT2 inhibitor, such as empagliflozin, in a patient with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease?

Significant weight gain. Increased risk of hypoglycemia when used as monotherapy. Reduction in the risk of hospitalizations for heart failure. Improvement in diabetic gastroparesis symptoms.

Correct Answer:

Reduction in the risk of hospitalizations for heart failure.

Question 4

A 55-year-old African American male without other comorbidities is newly diagnosed with Stage 1 hypertension. According to the 2017 ACC/AHA hypertension guidelines, which of the following would be the most appropriate initial monotherapy?

Lisinopril Amlodipine Metoprolol succinate Losartan

Correct Answer:

Amlodipine

Question 5

When prescribing opioids for chronic non-cancer pain, which practice is a key component of the CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain?

Routinely utilizing state Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) data before and during therapy. Prioritizing extended-release/long-acting opioid formulations as initial therapy. Co-prescribing a benzodiazepine to manage anxiety often associated with chronic pain. Avoiding the use of non-pharmacologic therapies once an opioid has been initiated.

Correct Answer:

Routinely utilizing state Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) data before and during therapy.

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