ANCC FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
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Karposi Sarcoma - CORRECT ANSWERS - Characteristic purple areas on the
nose in an HIV-positive female. A type of cancer that can form in the skin,
lymph nodes, or other organs. The skin lesions are usually purple in color.
Malodorous single nare - CORRECT ANSWERS - Foreign body
Retinal Detachment - CORRECT ANSWERS - the retina separates from the
layer underneath. Symptoms include an increase in the number of floaters,
flashes of light, and worsening of the outer part of the visual field.
Adolescent with friable nasal turbinates - CORRECT ANSWERS - Cocaine
use
Aphthous ulcer - CORRECT ANSWERS - a recurrent round or oval sore or
ulcer inside the mouth on an area where the skin is not tightly bound to the
underlying bone, such as on the inside of the lips and cheeks or underneath the
tongue. Aphthous ulcers can also affect the genitalia in males and females.
GERD first line tx - CORRECT ANSWERS - h2 then ppi if doesnt work
Maxillary Sinusitis - CORRECT ANSWERS - Dental pain
Kasmaul Triangle - CORRECT ANSWERS - Anterior epitaxis
,Roseola infantum - CORRECT ANSWERS - H. fever => small pink dots pink
or raised body rash => arms
Acne Roscaca - CORRECT ANSWERS - "adult acne." most often in adults
(30-50 years of age). Unlike acne vulgaris, rosacea is devoid of blackheads and
characteristically does not resolve after puberty. Rosacea strikes both sexes and
potentially all ages. It tends to be more frequent in women but more severe in
men. It is very uncommon in children, and it is less frequent in people with dark
skin. Tx with Flagyl
AV Nicking - CORRECT ANSWERS - HTN, arteries crossing veins
Blepharitis - CORRECT ANSWERS - commonly occurs when the tiny oil
glands of the inner eyelid become inflamed. It often occurs along with other
skin conditions or allergies.
Symptoms include red, itchy eyelids that may look greasy and crusted. Dry eyes
also are a symptom.
Treatments include cleaning the eyelids, antibiotic or steroid eye drops and
treating underlying conditions. However, blepharitis tends to come back.
Hordelum - CORRECT ANSWERS - Painful stye it hurts
chalazion - CORRECT ANSWERS - Non painful lesion to eyelid
Cotton Wool - CORRECT ANSWERS - Cotton wool spots are an abnormal
finding on funduscopic exam of the retina of the eye. They appear as fluffy
white patches on the retina. They are caused by damage to nerve fibers and are a
result of accumulations of axoplasmic material within the nerve fiber layer.
Systemic HTN, DM
,Herpes Zoster - CORRECT ANSWERS - Early signs of shingles include a
burning sensation or stabbing pain and tingling or itching on the skin. After a
few days, a rash or blisters appear usually on one side of the body or face. When
the rash is at its peak, symptoms can range from mild itching to extreme and
debilitating pain. Tx within 72 hours Aclovir
Retinoblastoma (Rb) - CORRECT ANSWERS - Absence of light reflex, it is a
rare form of cancer that rapidly develops from the immature cells of a retina, the
light-detecting tissue of the eye. It is the most common primary malignant
intraocular cancer in children, and it is almost exclusively found in young
children.
Seborrheic dermatitis (Dandruff) - CORRECT ANSWERS - commonly
involves portions of the scalp, brows, mid-face, ears, mid-chest, and mid-back.
It is not unusual for it to affect the skin of infants and young children where it
often involves the scalp (cradle cap) and the diaper area. Seborrheic dermatitis
is also known as seborrhea.
Seborrheic Keratosis - CORRECT ANSWERS - A seborrhoeic keratosis is a
harmless warty spot that appears during adult life as a common sign of skin
aging. ... Seborrhoeic keratosis (or seborrheic keratosis, using American
spelling) is also called SK, basal cell papilloma, senile wart, brown wart or
barnacle.
Cupping of disc - CORRECT ANSWERS - Intracranial pressure
subconjunctival haemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWERS - is bleeding
underneath the conjunctiva. It can occur after a sudden or severe sneeze or
cough, heavy lifting, straining, vomiting or even rubbing one's eyes too roughly.
It can also occur as a side effect of eye surgery or blood thinners.
The main symptom is a bright red patch in the eye that may spread and then
become green or yellow, much like a bruise. Usually it disappears within two
weeks.
In most cases, no treatment is required for this condition.
, Sialolithiasis (also termed salivary calculi, or salivary stones) - CORRECT
ANSWERS - A condition where a calcified mass or sialolith forms within a
salivary gland, usually in the duct of the submandibular gland (also termed
"Wharton's duct").
Honey Crusted lesions - CORRECT ANSWERS - Impetigo is a bacterial
infection that involves the superficial skin.The most common presentation is
yellowish crusts on the face, arms, or legs.Less commonly there may be large
blisters which affect the groin or armpits. The lesions may be painful or itchy.
Fever is uncommon.
It is typically due to either Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.
Risk factors include attending day care, crowding, poor nutrition, diabetes
mellitus, contact sports, and breaks in the skin such as from mosquito bites,
eczema, scabies, or herpes. With contact it can spread around or between
people.Diagnosis is typically based on the symptoms.
Prevention is by hand washing, avoiding people who are infected, and cleaning
injuries. Treatment is typically with antibiotic creams such as mupirocin or
fusidic acid. Antibiotics by mouth, such as cephalexin, may be used if large
areas are affected. Antibiotic-resistant forms have been found.
Mild acne - CORRECT ANSWERS - Skin wash retinol benzol
moderate acne - CORRECT ANSWERS - retinol plus tetracylines oral abx
Retinol reaction - CORRECT ANSWERS - decrease to 3 times a day
Well demarcated cellulitis - CORRECT ANSWERS - erysipelas affects the
dermis, most commonly on the legs, and tends to be sharply demarcated.
Cellulitis, which typically affects the lower legs, involves the subcutaneous fat
ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED
A+ | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
Karposi Sarcoma - CORRECT ANSWERS - Characteristic purple areas on the
nose in an HIV-positive female. A type of cancer that can form in the skin,
lymph nodes, or other organs. The skin lesions are usually purple in color.
Malodorous single nare - CORRECT ANSWERS - Foreign body
Retinal Detachment - CORRECT ANSWERS - the retina separates from the
layer underneath. Symptoms include an increase in the number of floaters,
flashes of light, and worsening of the outer part of the visual field.
Adolescent with friable nasal turbinates - CORRECT ANSWERS - Cocaine
use
Aphthous ulcer - CORRECT ANSWERS - a recurrent round or oval sore or
ulcer inside the mouth on an area where the skin is not tightly bound to the
underlying bone, such as on the inside of the lips and cheeks or underneath the
tongue. Aphthous ulcers can also affect the genitalia in males and females.
GERD first line tx - CORRECT ANSWERS - h2 then ppi if doesnt work
Maxillary Sinusitis - CORRECT ANSWERS - Dental pain
Kasmaul Triangle - CORRECT ANSWERS - Anterior epitaxis
,Roseola infantum - CORRECT ANSWERS - H. fever => small pink dots pink
or raised body rash => arms
Acne Roscaca - CORRECT ANSWERS - "adult acne." most often in adults
(30-50 years of age). Unlike acne vulgaris, rosacea is devoid of blackheads and
characteristically does not resolve after puberty. Rosacea strikes both sexes and
potentially all ages. It tends to be more frequent in women but more severe in
men. It is very uncommon in children, and it is less frequent in people with dark
skin. Tx with Flagyl
AV Nicking - CORRECT ANSWERS - HTN, arteries crossing veins
Blepharitis - CORRECT ANSWERS - commonly occurs when the tiny oil
glands of the inner eyelid become inflamed. It often occurs along with other
skin conditions or allergies.
Symptoms include red, itchy eyelids that may look greasy and crusted. Dry eyes
also are a symptom.
Treatments include cleaning the eyelids, antibiotic or steroid eye drops and
treating underlying conditions. However, blepharitis tends to come back.
Hordelum - CORRECT ANSWERS - Painful stye it hurts
chalazion - CORRECT ANSWERS - Non painful lesion to eyelid
Cotton Wool - CORRECT ANSWERS - Cotton wool spots are an abnormal
finding on funduscopic exam of the retina of the eye. They appear as fluffy
white patches on the retina. They are caused by damage to nerve fibers and are a
result of accumulations of axoplasmic material within the nerve fiber layer.
Systemic HTN, DM
,Herpes Zoster - CORRECT ANSWERS - Early signs of shingles include a
burning sensation or stabbing pain and tingling or itching on the skin. After a
few days, a rash or blisters appear usually on one side of the body or face. When
the rash is at its peak, symptoms can range from mild itching to extreme and
debilitating pain. Tx within 72 hours Aclovir
Retinoblastoma (Rb) - CORRECT ANSWERS - Absence of light reflex, it is a
rare form of cancer that rapidly develops from the immature cells of a retina, the
light-detecting tissue of the eye. It is the most common primary malignant
intraocular cancer in children, and it is almost exclusively found in young
children.
Seborrheic dermatitis (Dandruff) - CORRECT ANSWERS - commonly
involves portions of the scalp, brows, mid-face, ears, mid-chest, and mid-back.
It is not unusual for it to affect the skin of infants and young children where it
often involves the scalp (cradle cap) and the diaper area. Seborrheic dermatitis
is also known as seborrhea.
Seborrheic Keratosis - CORRECT ANSWERS - A seborrhoeic keratosis is a
harmless warty spot that appears during adult life as a common sign of skin
aging. ... Seborrhoeic keratosis (or seborrheic keratosis, using American
spelling) is also called SK, basal cell papilloma, senile wart, brown wart or
barnacle.
Cupping of disc - CORRECT ANSWERS - Intracranial pressure
subconjunctival haemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWERS - is bleeding
underneath the conjunctiva. It can occur after a sudden or severe sneeze or
cough, heavy lifting, straining, vomiting or even rubbing one's eyes too roughly.
It can also occur as a side effect of eye surgery or blood thinners.
The main symptom is a bright red patch in the eye that may spread and then
become green or yellow, much like a bruise. Usually it disappears within two
weeks.
In most cases, no treatment is required for this condition.
, Sialolithiasis (also termed salivary calculi, or salivary stones) - CORRECT
ANSWERS - A condition where a calcified mass or sialolith forms within a
salivary gland, usually in the duct of the submandibular gland (also termed
"Wharton's duct").
Honey Crusted lesions - CORRECT ANSWERS - Impetigo is a bacterial
infection that involves the superficial skin.The most common presentation is
yellowish crusts on the face, arms, or legs.Less commonly there may be large
blisters which affect the groin or armpits. The lesions may be painful or itchy.
Fever is uncommon.
It is typically due to either Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.
Risk factors include attending day care, crowding, poor nutrition, diabetes
mellitus, contact sports, and breaks in the skin such as from mosquito bites,
eczema, scabies, or herpes. With contact it can spread around or between
people.Diagnosis is typically based on the symptoms.
Prevention is by hand washing, avoiding people who are infected, and cleaning
injuries. Treatment is typically with antibiotic creams such as mupirocin or
fusidic acid. Antibiotics by mouth, such as cephalexin, may be used if large
areas are affected. Antibiotic-resistant forms have been found.
Mild acne - CORRECT ANSWERS - Skin wash retinol benzol
moderate acne - CORRECT ANSWERS - retinol plus tetracylines oral abx
Retinol reaction - CORRECT ANSWERS - decrease to 3 times a day
Well demarcated cellulitis - CORRECT ANSWERS - erysipelas affects the
dermis, most commonly on the legs, and tends to be sharply demarcated.
Cellulitis, which typically affects the lower legs, involves the subcutaneous fat
