AANP Practice Exam Questions and
Answers Rated A
wet-mount results confirms a preliminary diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis
Squamous epithelial cells with stippling appearance and indistinct borders, no lactobacillus rods,
and many white blood cells
explanation: microscopically detectable change in vaginal microflora from
the Lactobacillus morphotype, with or without the Gardnerella morphotype (normal), to a mixed
flora with few or no Lactobacillus morphotypes (BV) can be used in the diagnosis of BV
"some herb" she bought at a health food store for migraines and menstrual cramps
Feverfew
polycystic ovary syndrome tests
testosterone
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin, and thyroid-
stimulating hormone (TSH).
A patient with macular degeneration has difficulty seeing objects
in the center of the visual field.
acute appendicitis
Rebound tenderness at McBurney's point
headaches due to an intracranial tumor
, Pain worse in supine position; focal neurological signs
fat pad sign
potential finding on elbow radiography which suggests a fracture of one or more bones at the
elbow. It is may indicate an occult fracture that is not directly visible.
(also known as the sail sign)
macrocytic anemia
larger than 100
B12 (intrinsic factor) = pernicious anemia
Folate def anemia
Drugs & Alcohol
Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)
electric-shock-like unilateral facial pain
recurring episodes of intense stabbing pain in trigeminal nerve area (near mouth or nose)
pain triggered by touch, drinking, washing face
treatment may require cutting nerve
Polymyalgia rheumatica
geriatric inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints characterized by pain and stiffness in
the neck, shoulders, upper arms, and hips and thighs
Answers Rated A
wet-mount results confirms a preliminary diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis
Squamous epithelial cells with stippling appearance and indistinct borders, no lactobacillus rods,
and many white blood cells
explanation: microscopically detectable change in vaginal microflora from
the Lactobacillus morphotype, with or without the Gardnerella morphotype (normal), to a mixed
flora with few or no Lactobacillus morphotypes (BV) can be used in the diagnosis of BV
"some herb" she bought at a health food store for migraines and menstrual cramps
Feverfew
polycystic ovary syndrome tests
testosterone
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin, and thyroid-
stimulating hormone (TSH).
A patient with macular degeneration has difficulty seeing objects
in the center of the visual field.
acute appendicitis
Rebound tenderness at McBurney's point
headaches due to an intracranial tumor
, Pain worse in supine position; focal neurological signs
fat pad sign
potential finding on elbow radiography which suggests a fracture of one or more bones at the
elbow. It is may indicate an occult fracture that is not directly visible.
(also known as the sail sign)
macrocytic anemia
larger than 100
B12 (intrinsic factor) = pernicious anemia
Folate def anemia
Drugs & Alcohol
Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)
electric-shock-like unilateral facial pain
recurring episodes of intense stabbing pain in trigeminal nerve area (near mouth or nose)
pain triggered by touch, drinking, washing face
treatment may require cutting nerve
Polymyalgia rheumatica
geriatric inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints characterized by pain and stiffness in
the neck, shoulders, upper arms, and hips and thighs
