Family Nurse Practitioner Practice Exam: 350 Questions & Explained Answers (2026)

Family Nurse Practitioner Practice Exam: 350
Questions & Explained Answers (2026)




What causes oral hairy leukoplakia? - correct answersEBV
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Koplik's spot - correct answersclusters of small red papules with white centers located on the buccal mucosa
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by the lower molars (o = kopliks)
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Prodromic viral of measles appears 2-3 days before the rash
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Geographic tongue - correct answersinflammatory disorder that usually appears on top and side of the
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tongue

multiple fissures and irreregular smoother areas on its surface that make it look like a topographic map
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Cheilosis - correct answerspainful inflammation and cracking of the corners of the mouth
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,Peritonsillar abscess - correct answerssevere sore throat, difficulty swallowing, trismus, and muffled "hot
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abscess displaces the uvula m m m




pterygium - correct answersyellow, triangular thickening of the conjunctiva that extends across the cornea
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on the nasal side
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Pinguecula - correct answersyellowish, raised growth on the conjunctiva next to the cornea
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Chalazion - correct answerschronic inflammation of the meibomian gland
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hordeolum (stye) - correct answersstye m m m m




abscess of a hair follicle and sebaceous gland on the eyelid
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High risk factors for hearing loss in premature baby - correct answersHEARS
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Ear infection frequency
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low Apgar scores
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exposure to Rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis
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Seizures



diabetic retinopathy - correct answerscotton wool spots
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Normal intraocular pressure - correct answers8-21mm Hg
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Intermittent Esotropia - correct answerscommon in infants younger than 20 weeks m m m m m m m m m m m




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refer if present after 20 weeks
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,Kawasaki Disease - correct answershigh fever, enlarged lymph nodes, conjunctivitis, dry, cracked lips
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most cases under 5 years of age
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pharyngitis - correct answersacute infection of the pharynx
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stuffy nose, rhinitis with clear mucus, and watery eyes
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allergic rhinitis - correct answersinflammatory changes of the nasal mucosa due to an allergy response
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most common sign: transverse nasal crease (allergic salute)
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tonsillitis - correct answersinflammation of the tonsils
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sore throat, difficulty swallowing, tender lymph nodes
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Treatment for otitis externa - correct answersUse aluminum acetate solution PRN (provides soothing,
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effective relief of minor skin irritations and inflammation)
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keep water out of the ear
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Polymyxin B-neomycin-hydrocortisone suspension drops QID x 7 days and/or ofloxacin drops
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Bullous Myringitis - correct answerssmall, fluid-filled blisters form on the eardrum
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First permanent teeth to erupt - correct answersfirst molars at about 6 years of age
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viral keratoconjunctivitis - correct answerspink eye
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cold compresses and slightly chilled artificial tears
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avoid touching eyes, haring towels, frequent eye washing
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children should not attend school until symptoms resolve
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what causes viral keratoconjunctivits? - correct answersadenovirus
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Transmission of sound through the ear - correct answers1. sound waves are collected in the pinna
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2. transmission of vibrations through the hammer, anvil and stirrup
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3.nerve impulses stimulate in the inner ear
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4. vibrations are transmitted of the cerebral cortex auditory center
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5.sound is interpreted by the cerebral cortex
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Ishihara chart - correct answersscreening a patient for colour blindness
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Tx for otitis media - correct answers1st line- amoxicillin
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blepharitis - correct answerschronic condition caused by inflammation of the eyelids
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contact lens keratitis - correct answerseye pain, redness, excessive tearing, lesion on the cornea
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1st line- topical abx
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primary angle-closure glaucoma - correct answerssudden blockage of the aqueous humor
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increased intraocular pressure m m




Acute Rhinosinusitis - correct answersinflammation of the mucosal lining of nasal passages, lasting up to 4
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Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis - correct answerssecondary bacterial infection, usually following viral URI
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Diseases caused by S. pneumoniae - correct answersCOMPS
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