AGPCNP BOARD EXAM 2025
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
subungual hematomas are common injuries to _____________ which are
commonly treated by ___________ - ANSWERS-nail bed treated by trephination
(drilling a hole in the nail to relieve hematoma)
QUESTION 2
the NP removes scales from a patient's defined plaque which begins to bleed. The
NP correctly notes a positive finding for what clinical sign: - ANSWERS-auspitz
sign: droplets of blood when scales are removed - not a concerning finding
QUESTION 3
treatment for psoriasis may include: - ANSWERS-- topicals
scalp - tar/salicyclic acid shampoo)
body - betamethasone
- UVB light exposure
QUESTION 4
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, AGPCNP BOARD EXAM 2025
an inital lesion between 2 to 10cm is noted on the trun and/or proximal extremities.
the rash is follows a "christmas tree" pattern and is pruritic in nature. The best DX
is: - ANSWERS-pityriasis rosea
QUESTION 5
patient present's with a macular or papular rash that has a target "bull's eye" type of
appearance. the patient has erythema migrans (expanding red lesion) with a central
clearing and complains of flu-like symtpoms: the most likely diagnosis is: -
ANSWERS-lyme disease for which doxycycline is first line and the patient should
be referred
QUESTION 6
patient present's with a maculopapular rash, petechial rash, c/o abdominal pain,
joint pain and flu-like symptoms. The NP is concerned for: - ANSWERS-RMSF
which is lethal if not treated is 7 days, immediate referral to ED is required for
doxycycline treatment
QUESTION 7
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patient presents with oral lesions first noticed on the oral mucosa, palate, face or
forearms. The NP is concerned for: - ANSWERS-small pox which requires
immediate isolation of the patient
QUESTION 8
Long-term use of medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) places the patient at risk
for: - ANSWERS-increased risk of bone loss, e.g. osteopenia, osteoporosis
QUESTION 9
What prescription is given for acute gout outbreak: - ANSWERS-indomethacin
(Indocin) 50mg TID PRN and colchicine
QUESTION 10
Regarding colchicine dosing for gout the NP tells the patient: - ANSWERS-take 1
pill PO every 1-2 hours until pain is relieved or adverse GI effects occur
QUESTION 11
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Herbals that increase the risk of bleeding and should be stopped 2 days prior to
surgery include: - ANSWERS-gingko
garlic
ginseng
feverfew
fish oils
QUESTION 12
theophylline is used as a bronchodilator that interacts with many antibiotics
including: - ANSWERS-clarithromycin
carbamazepine
ciprofloxacin
QUESTION 13
which NSAID is appropriate for acute gout attack: - ANSWERS-indomethancin
(Indocin)
Who is the founder of the NP movement - ANSWERS-Loretta Ford, PdD, RN,
FAAN
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
subungual hematomas are common injuries to _____________ which are
commonly treated by ___________ - ANSWERS-nail bed treated by trephination
(drilling a hole in the nail to relieve hematoma)
QUESTION 2
the NP removes scales from a patient's defined plaque which begins to bleed. The
NP correctly notes a positive finding for what clinical sign: - ANSWERS-auspitz
sign: droplets of blood when scales are removed - not a concerning finding
QUESTION 3
treatment for psoriasis may include: - ANSWERS-- topicals
scalp - tar/salicyclic acid shampoo)
body - betamethasone
- UVB light exposure
QUESTION 4
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, AGPCNP BOARD EXAM 2025
an inital lesion between 2 to 10cm is noted on the trun and/or proximal extremities.
the rash is follows a "christmas tree" pattern and is pruritic in nature. The best DX
is: - ANSWERS-pityriasis rosea
QUESTION 5
patient present's with a macular or papular rash that has a target "bull's eye" type of
appearance. the patient has erythema migrans (expanding red lesion) with a central
clearing and complains of flu-like symtpoms: the most likely diagnosis is: -
ANSWERS-lyme disease for which doxycycline is first line and the patient should
be referred
QUESTION 6
patient present's with a maculopapular rash, petechial rash, c/o abdominal pain,
joint pain and flu-like symptoms. The NP is concerned for: - ANSWERS-RMSF
which is lethal if not treated is 7 days, immediate referral to ED is required for
doxycycline treatment
QUESTION 7
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, AGPCNP BOARD EXAM 2025
patient presents with oral lesions first noticed on the oral mucosa, palate, face or
forearms. The NP is concerned for: - ANSWERS-small pox which requires
immediate isolation of the patient
QUESTION 8
Long-term use of medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) places the patient at risk
for: - ANSWERS-increased risk of bone loss, e.g. osteopenia, osteoporosis
QUESTION 9
What prescription is given for acute gout outbreak: - ANSWERS-indomethacin
(Indocin) 50mg TID PRN and colchicine
QUESTION 10
Regarding colchicine dosing for gout the NP tells the patient: - ANSWERS-take 1
pill PO every 1-2 hours until pain is relieved or adverse GI effects occur
QUESTION 11
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, AGPCNP BOARD EXAM 2025
Herbals that increase the risk of bleeding and should be stopped 2 days prior to
surgery include: - ANSWERS-gingko
garlic
ginseng
feverfew
fish oils
QUESTION 12
theophylline is used as a bronchodilator that interacts with many antibiotics
including: - ANSWERS-clarithromycin
carbamazepine
ciprofloxacin
QUESTION 13
which NSAID is appropriate for acute gout attack: - ANSWERS-indomethancin
(Indocin)
Who is the founder of the NP movement - ANSWERS-Loretta Ford, PdD, RN,
FAAN
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