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Medical Exam Review (400 Questions) – NP Certification Prep | NURS 6501 | Walden University | Cardiology, GI, Psych, Women’s Health

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This study resource features 400 targeted multiple-choice questions and answers, developed to assist nurse practitioner students preparing for national board certification exams like the AANP, ANCC, and similar advanced practice licensure assessments. Based on the curriculum of NURS 6501 – Advanced Pathophysiology at Walden University, this document supports Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology NP (AGNP), Primary Care NP, and Psychiatric-Mental Health NP (PMHNP) students. Structured in a fast-paced Q&A format, this document covers high-yield clinical content across key medical systems and disciplines, including: Cardiology (HTN, murmurs, heart failure, CAD) Gastroenterology (IBS vs IBD, PUD, hepatitis, appendicitis) Psychiatry (bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia) Women’s Health (pregnancy, contraception, STIs, PAP guidelines) Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Dermatology, Neurology, Orthopedics, and Infectious Disease Each item is written to mirror real board-style questions and is followed by clear, concise answers that emphasize differential diagnosis, first-line treatments, key clinical guidelines, and pharmacological priorities. The document is well-suited for last-minute review, study group sessions, or daily drills. Ideal for: – Nurse practitioner students in their final semester – International nursing graduates preparing for U.S. NP exams – NP candidates seeking structured board-style practice – Clinicians needing quick-access refreshers in key areas This document offers a focused and efficient path to reinforce clinical mastery and boost exam confidence. Keywords: nurse practitioner, NP exam questions, board prep, Walden University, NURS 6501, FNP review, AGNP study, PMHNP practice, pathophysiology review, certification prep, multiple choice questions, women’s health, cardiology, psychiatry, gastroenterology, clinical scenarios, pharmacology, differential diagnosis

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Treatment for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Doxycycline

for any age and regardless of pregnancy


Presentation of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Rash on

palms of hands and soles of feet pops up after 3-5 days of initial treatment


Presentation of Lyme Disease - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Bulls eye rash


Lyme disease is also known as... - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Erythema migrans


Treatment for Lyme disease over 8 years old - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Doxycycline


Treatment for Lyme disease less than 8 years old - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Amoxicillin

,Aphthous Stomatitis vs herpes - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Aphthous Stomatits:

kanker sore inside the mouth

Herpes: painful clustered vesicles located outside the mouth


Treatment for herpes - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Antivirals with 48-72 hours


Valtrex or Acyclovir


Impetigo - 2 causes of bacteria - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Staph aureus & strep

pyogenies


Impetigo presentation - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Honey crusted lesions


2 types of Impetigo treatment - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Bullous: PO antibiotics


Nonbollous: mupirocin ointment


Pityriasis Rosea presentation - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Christmas tree like pattern

rash

Herald Patch


pityoriasis rosea treatment - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Self limiting


Rubeola presentation - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Cough, congestion, conjunctivitis (3

C's).

,3-5 days after the 3 C's a rash appears ( measles, rubella, Koplik spots)


Rubeola prevention - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔MMR vaccine after 12 months old


( live vaccine)


Mumps presentation - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Parotid gland swelling


Sialolithiasis: what is it! - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Salivary gland stone


Mass under chin when eating


actinic keratosis presentation - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Dry pink lesions on a sun

exposed area


actinic keratosis treatment - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔5FU cream (topical chemo)

and use liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy)

If actinic keratosis is left untreated, what can it develop into? - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔squamous cell carcinoma


sqamous cell carcinoma presentation - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Slow growing scaly

ulcerated, bleeds easily

if squamous cell CA is suspected and a visible lesion is present, the next

step should be - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Refer to dermatology


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, ABCDEs of melanoma - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔asymmetry, border, color,

diameter >6 mm, evolving


seborrheic keratosis: do lesions need to be removed - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔No-

they are benign


most common type of skin cancer - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔basal cell carcinoma


basal cell carcinoma presentation - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Shiny, waxy, pearly


May see telangiectasia with this

basal cell carcinoma : what should we do if we see this - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Refer to derm


Another name for atopic dermatitis - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Eczema


eczema (atopic dermatitis) presentation - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Pruitic, itch

scratch cycle. Located on flexor surfaces (like back of knees, axilla,

elbows) .


Eczema, atopic dermatitis - treatment - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Topical

corticosteroids


3A's - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Asthma, allergies, atopic dermatitis

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