COMPREHENSIVE FNP CAPSTONE REVIEW 2026/2027
DVT - ANS ✔✔Deep vein thrombosis, a condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein, often
in the legs.
INR - ANS ✔✔International Normalized Ratio, a measure of blood coagulation used to monitor
patients on anticoagulant therapy.
Xarelto - ANS ✔✔An anticoagulant medication used to prevent and treat blood clots.
Lovenox - ANS ✔✔An anticoagulant medication (enoxaparin) used to prevent and treat DVT and
pulmonary embolism.
Warfarin - ANS ✔✔An anticoagulant medication that requires monitoring of INR levels to
ensure proper dosing.
Hyperthyroidism - ANS ✔✔A condition where the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of
thyroid hormones.
Exophthalmos - ANS ✔✔Protrusion of the eyeball, often associated with hyperthyroidism.
Gag reflex - ANS ✔✔A reflex contraction of the muscles of the throat that prevents choking.
Tachycardia - ANS ✔✔An abnormally rapid heart rate, often a symptom of hyperthyroid crisis.
Periorbital edema - ANS ✔✔Swelling around the eyes, which can be a sign of various medical
conditions.
,Corticosteroids - ANS ✔✔A class of steroid hormones used to reduce inflammation in
autoimmune disorders.
Monoclonal antibodies - ANS ✔✔Antibodies that are made by identical immune cells, used in
the treatment of various diseases, including autoimmune disorders.
H2 receptor antagonist - ANS ✔✔A class of medications that reduce stomach acid production,
not typically used for autoimmune diseases.
Non-steroid anti-inflammatory - ANS ✔✔Medications used to relieve pain and reduce
inflammation without steroids.
Hypothyroidism - ANS ✔✔A condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough
thyroid hormones.
Myxedema - ANS ✔✔A severe form of hypothyroidism characterized by swelling of the skin and
underlying tissues.
Bilateral conjunctivitis - ANS ✔✔Inflammation of the conjunctiva in both eyes, which can cause
redness and discomfort.
Glossopharyngeal nerve - ANS ✔✔Cranial nerve IX, responsible for the gag reflex and other
functions.
Trigeminal nerve - ANS ✔✔Cranial nerve V, responsible for sensation in the face and motor
functions such as biting and chewing.
Hypoglossal nerve - ANS ✔✔Cranial nerve XII, responsible for tongue movements.
,Abducens nerve - ANS ✔✔Cranial nerve VI, responsible for eye movement.
Severe hypothyroidism - ANS ✔✔A condition where the thyroid hormone levels are critically
low, leading to significant health issues.
microcytic hypochromic anemia - ANS ✔✔A type of anemia characterized by smaller than
normal red blood cells and reduced hemoglobin content.
red cell distribution width - ANS ✔✔A measure of the variation in the size of red blood cells.
macrocytic anemia - ANS ✔✔A type of anemia characterized by larger than normal red blood
cells.
etiology - ANS ✔✔The study of the cause or origin of a disease.
eccrine sweat glands - ANS ✔✔Sweat glands concentrated in the palms of the hands and soles
of the feet, involved in temperature regulation.
gustatory hallucination - ANS ✔✔A type of hallucination where a person experiences a false
perception of taste.
stereognosis - ANS ✔✔The ability to recognize objects by touch alone.
glomerulonephritis - ANS ✔✔An inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys, often leading to
hematuria.
, urinalysis with micro and micro albumin - ANS ✔✔A test to evaluate kidney function by
measuring the presence of albumin in urine.
irregular heart rate - ANS ✔✔A condition where the heart beats in an irregular pattern.
BUN/creatinine ratio - ANS ✔✔A test used to assess kidney function by measuring the ratio of
blood urea nitrogen to creatinine.
renal damage - ANS ✔✔Harm to the kidneys that can result from diabetes or hypertension.
lead level - ANS ✔✔A measure of the amount of lead in the blood, used to assess exposure to
lead.
vitamin B12 - ANS ✔✔A vitamin important for red blood cell formation and neurological
function.
TIBC - ANS ✔✔Total iron-binding capacity, a blood test that measures the blood's capacity to
bind iron with transferrin.
ferritin - ANS ✔✔A blood protein that contains iron; a marker of the body's iron stores.
apocrine glands - ANS ✔✔Sweat glands that are primarily found in the armpits and groin area,
associated with scent.
sebaceous glands - ANS ✔✔Glands in the skin that secrete an oily substance called sebum.
sweat glands - ANS ✔✔Glands that produce sweat to help regulate body temperature.