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Nurse Practitioner Certification
Examination & Practice Preparation2026
Complete Study Guide
Definition
an artificial device with metal wrapping or chemically-impregnated surface to prevent
pregnancy
ICD
IUD
PID
IVF
Definition 2 of 75
wash several times daily with soap and water; avoid topical oil based; use oil free cleansers
and moisterizers
nonpharmacological management of acne
pharmacological management of acne
management of shingles pharmacological
configuration: polycyclic
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Term 3 of 75
what are some absolute contradictions in prescribing oral contraceptives
skin irritation may occur secondary to latex or spermicide, increased risk of UTIs and
vulvovaginitis; allergic reaction, or inability to insert product
Less menstrual flow, decreased cramps, may provide protection against ovarian and
endometrial cancer, ectopic pregnancy, PID, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and
functional ovarian cysts
requires informed consent, may be inserted at anytime of cycle, but expulsion is greater
during menses, may insert 4-8 weeks postpartum, make sure patients know to check
strings, monitor for bleeding, fever, chills
history of thromboembolic disorders, CVA, CAD, known or suspected breast ca, or
estrogen dependent neoplasia, pregnancy, benign or malignant liver tumor, impaired
liver function, previous cholelithiasis during pregnancy, undiagnosed abnormal uterine
bleeding,
Term 4 of 75
what is mechanism of action of NuvaRing
does not protect against HIV, mood changes, rare circulatory complications, rare liver
tumors, must be taken daily, may cause nausea, headaches, breakthrough bleeding
releases synthetic estrogen and progestin (etonogestrel) , 1 month protection, release of
hormone activated by vaginal contact, prevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucus,
inhibits sperm penetration
triple or quad screen (multiple marker test) and ultrasound for fetal survey at 18-20
weeks; and one hour GTT at 20 weeks if family history of diabetes or pt weighs more than
200 pounds
supresses follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteining hormone (LH), thus blocking
LH surge which inhibits ovulation, thickens mucus and thins endometrium lining
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Definition 5 of 75
benign hyperproliferative inflammation of the skin that can be acute or chronic. (HIV: may
present as a first sign of HIV infection (explosive event); itching red, precisely defined plaques
with silvery scales, fine pitting of the nails, (auspitz sign: droplets of blood when scales
removed) treatment is topicals for scalp (tar, salicylic acid shampoo and topical steroids
(betamethasone) UVB light exposure.
urticaria
scleroderma
psoriasis
rosacea
Definition 6 of 75
vacuum D and C up to 12 sees, D &E 13-14 weeks to 20-22 weeks, hysterectomy/hysterotomy
management of induced or elective abortion
management of PIH
scheduling for prenatal visits
what test besides labs would you do for PIH
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Definition 7 of 75
sheath-like covering usually made of latex, inserted over penis or into vagina, may have
spermacide, failure fate male 12% and female 21%
tinea pedis
flat warts
tinea curis
condoms
Definition 8 of 75
routine, plus urine for protein, glucose, ketones at each visit (looking for preeclampsia)
labs done for initial OB visit only
labs done for genetic screening
labs done on return OB visits
labs done for infection Detection only
Term 9 of 75
paronychia
staph infection common in groin or axilla ; abscess formation common
"boil" localized infection in hair follicle, caused by staph
usually caused by staph, primary lesion is thin walled vesicle that breaks easily and
honey colored crust at edge; satelite lesions appear and spread to remote areas of skin
staph around nail fold
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1 of 75
Nurse Practitioner Certification
Examination & Practice Preparation2026
Complete Study Guide
Definition
an artificial device with metal wrapping or chemically-impregnated surface to prevent
pregnancy
ICD
IUD
PID
IVF
Definition 2 of 75
wash several times daily with soap and water; avoid topical oil based; use oil free cleansers
and moisterizers
nonpharmacological management of acne
pharmacological management of acne
management of shingles pharmacological
configuration: polycyclic
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,5/31/26, 12:14 AM Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam | Quizlet
Term 3 of 75
what are some absolute contradictions in prescribing oral contraceptives
skin irritation may occur secondary to latex or spermicide, increased risk of UTIs and
vulvovaginitis; allergic reaction, or inability to insert product
Less menstrual flow, decreased cramps, may provide protection against ovarian and
endometrial cancer, ectopic pregnancy, PID, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and
functional ovarian cysts
requires informed consent, may be inserted at anytime of cycle, but expulsion is greater
during menses, may insert 4-8 weeks postpartum, make sure patients know to check
strings, monitor for bleeding, fever, chills
history of thromboembolic disorders, CVA, CAD, known or suspected breast ca, or
estrogen dependent neoplasia, pregnancy, benign or malignant liver tumor, impaired
liver function, previous cholelithiasis during pregnancy, undiagnosed abnormal uterine
bleeding,
Term 4 of 75
what is mechanism of action of NuvaRing
does not protect against HIV, mood changes, rare circulatory complications, rare liver
tumors, must be taken daily, may cause nausea, headaches, breakthrough bleeding
releases synthetic estrogen and progestin (etonogestrel) , 1 month protection, release of
hormone activated by vaginal contact, prevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucus,
inhibits sperm penetration
triple or quad screen (multiple marker test) and ultrasound for fetal survey at 18-20
weeks; and one hour GTT at 20 weeks if family history of diabetes or pt weighs more than
200 pounds
supresses follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteining hormone (LH), thus blocking
LH surge which inhibits ovulation, thickens mucus and thins endometrium lining
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Definition 5 of 75
benign hyperproliferative inflammation of the skin that can be acute or chronic. (HIV: may
present as a first sign of HIV infection (explosive event); itching red, precisely defined plaques
with silvery scales, fine pitting of the nails, (auspitz sign: droplets of blood when scales
removed) treatment is topicals for scalp (tar, salicylic acid shampoo and topical steroids
(betamethasone) UVB light exposure.
urticaria
scleroderma
psoriasis
rosacea
Definition 6 of 75
vacuum D and C up to 12 sees, D &E 13-14 weeks to 20-22 weeks, hysterectomy/hysterotomy
management of induced or elective abortion
management of PIH
scheduling for prenatal visits
what test besides labs would you do for PIH
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Definition 7 of 75
sheath-like covering usually made of latex, inserted over penis or into vagina, may have
spermacide, failure fate male 12% and female 21%
tinea pedis
flat warts
tinea curis
condoms
Definition 8 of 75
routine, plus urine for protein, glucose, ketones at each visit (looking for preeclampsia)
labs done for initial OB visit only
labs done for genetic screening
labs done on return OB visits
labs done for infection Detection only
Term 9 of 75
paronychia
staph infection common in groin or axilla ; abscess formation common
"boil" localized infection in hair follicle, caused by staph
usually caused by staph, primary lesion is thin walled vesicle that breaks easily and
honey colored crust at edge; satelite lesions appear and spread to remote areas of skin
staph around nail fold
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