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AANP FNP Certification Exam FNP certification Exam Review questions
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1. Murphy's sign (how to) on deep inspiration (pt), palpate firmly RUQ
below the costovertebral angel




2. Murphy's sign (diagnostic of?) biliary disorders
gallbladder comes in contact w/fingers
and may elect pain
(+) to be positive, same maneuver must not elicit pain
on left side

-breath in, diaphragm moves down, abd contents
move down, -hold breath, gallbladder comes by fin-
gers




3. antihypertensive to avoid in emphy- Beta-blockers
sema
-reduction in forced expiratory volume
-increased airway hyperresponsiveness
-inhibition of bronchodilator response to beta ago-
nists

4. threatened abortion (definition) vaginal bleeding and cramping present, but cervix
remains closed



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5. milky white discharge (increased) BV
alkaline pH
cells with blurred margins (micro- also: fishy odor,
scope) adherent discharge
pos whiff (when discharge mixed w/ KOH) = fishy
odor

6. low levels of alpha fetoprotein and ultrasound
estriol w/ high levels of hcg
(what to order and what does it down syndrome or fetal demise
mean?)

7. normally elevated lab in someone alpha fetoprotein
expecting twins
AFP produced by fetal (and mother's) liver, common
to be higher if having twins

8. "Triple Screen" (prenatal screening) between 15 - 22 weeks:

vs. Quad screen AFP (high in NTD, low in Downs)
Estradiol (abnormal in Downs)
HCG (abnormal in Downs)

w/ inhibin A (hormone released by placenta)

9. why doesn't Chlamydia affect the typically affects cervix, endometrial lining, fallopian
labia or vagina? tubes and pelvic cavity

10. positive obturator sign (definition) acute appendicitis

if positive pain evicted by internal rotation of the right hip from
90degrees flexion





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11. psoas sign (definition) acute appendicitis

if positive pain w/ passive extension of the thigh while pt is ly-
ing on side w/ bent knees -or- knee moves posterior
(behind the patient) causing tightness in abd cavity




12. treatment for mild preeclampsia best rest w/ BR privileges
monitor wight and bp
monitor urinary protein
serum creatine and plts

13. pap (cytology) comes back normal pt needs STI testing
but there is "inflammation" noted - may have cervicitis
what to do?

14. TORCH fetal abnormalities
what is this acronym stand for? T: toxoplasmosis
O: other
R: rubella
C: cytomegalovirus
H: herpes

15. T/F true
HPV of the larynx can cause laryn-
geal cancer


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16. what are Heberden's nodes bony overgrowth
classic sign of osteoarthritis

hard nontender nodules at distal interphalangeal
joints

enlarged middle phalangeal joints are called
Bouchard's node




17. what do order if fundal height is order an ultrasound
more than 3cm off the weeks of ges-
tation age more than 2cm either way is abnormal

18. anhedonia - definition loss of interest in activities that the patient finds plea-
surable

19. apraxia - definition loss of ability to execute purposeful movements
despite desire to perform them

-disorder of motor planning from cerebrum not a
sign of depression

20. apathy - definition lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

21. Signs of an ectopic pregnancy amenorrhea w/
new onset of bloody spotting

with: adnexal tenderness and cervical motion tender-
ness

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