FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
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ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certification Exam
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Complete Questions with Verified Correct Answers with
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Covers Differential Diagnosis, Clinical Presentation &
Management
Exam-Oriented Clinical Pearls and Diagnostic Clues
,1.Characteristic purple areas on the nose in an HIV-positive female. A type of cancer
that can form in the skin, lymph nodes, or other organs. The skin lesions are usually
purple in color. Answer Karposi Sarcoma
2.Foreign body Answer Malodorous single nare
3.the retina separates from the layer underneath. Symptoms include an increase in the
number of floaters, flashes of light, and worsening of the outer part of the visual field.
Answer Retinal Detachment 4. Cocaine use Answer Adolescent with friable nasal
turbinates
5.a recurrent round or oval sore or ulcer inside the mouth on an area where the skin is
not tightly bound to the underlying bone, such as on the inside of the lips and cheeks
or underneath the tongue. Aphthous ulcers can also affect the genitalia in males and
females. Answer Aphthous ulcer
6.h2 then ppi if doesnt work Answer GERD first line tx
7.Dental pain Answer Maxillary Sinusitis
8.Anterior epitaxis Answer Kasmaul Triangle
9.H. fever => small pink dots pink or raised body rash => arms Answer Roseola infantum
10. "adult acne." most often in adults (30-50 years of age). Unlike acne vulgaris,
rosacea is devoid of blackheads and characteristically does not resolve after puberty.
Rosacea strikes both sexes and potentially all ages. It tends to be more frequent in
, women but more severe in men. It is very uncommon in children, and it is less
frequent in people with dark skin. Tx with Flagyl Answer Acne Roscaca
11. HTN, arteries crossing veins Answer AV Nicking
12. commonly occurs when the tiny oil glands of the inner eyelid become inflamed. It
often occurs along with other skin conditions or allergies. Symptoms include red,
itchy eyelids that may look greasy and crusted. Dry eyes also are a symptom.
Treatments include cleaning the eyelids, antibiotic or steroid eye drops and treating
underlying conditions. However, blepharitis tends to come back. Answer Blepharitis
13. Painful stye it hurts Answer Hordelum
14. Non painful lesion to eyelid Answer chalazion
15. Cotton wool spots are an abnormal finding on funduscopic exam of the retina of
the eye. They appear as fluffy white patches on the retina. They are caused by
damage to nerve fibers and are a result of accumulations of axoplasmic material
within the nerve fiber layer. Systemic HTN, DM Answer Cotton Wool 16. Early signs of
shingles include a burning sensation or stabbing pain and tingling or itching on the
skin. After a few days, a rash or blisters appear usually on one side of the body or
face. When the rash is at its peak, symptoms can range from mild itching to extreme
and debilitating pain. Tx within 72 hours Aclovir Answer Herpes Zoster
17. Absence of light reflex, it is a rare form of cancer that rapidly develops from the
immature cells of a retina, the light-detecting tissue of the eye. It is the most common
primary malignant intraocular cancer in children, and it is almost exclusively found in
young children. Answer Retinoblastoma (Rb)
18. commonly involves portions of the scalp, brows, mid-face, ears, mid-chest, and
mid-back. It is not unusual for it to affect the skin of infants and young children where it
often involves the scalp (cradle cap) and the diaper area. Seborrheic dermatitis is also
known as seborrhea. Answer Seborrheic dermatitis (Dandruff) 19. A seborrhoeic
keratosis is a harmless warty spot that appears during adult life as a common sign of
skin aging. ... Seborrhoeic keratosis (or seborrheic keratosis, using American spelling) is
also called SK, basal cell papilloma, senile wart, brown wart or barnacle. Answer
Seborrheic Keratosis
20. Intracranial pressure Answer Cupping of disc
, 21. is bleeding underneath the conjunctiva. It can occur after a sudden or severe
sneeze or cough, heavy lifting, straining, vomiting or even rubbing one's eyes too
roughly. It can also occur as a side effect of eye surgery or blood thinners.
The main symptom is a bright red patch in the eye that may spread and then become
green or yellow, much like a bruise. Usually it disappears within two weeks.
In most cases, no treatment is required for this condition. Answer subconjunctival
haemorrhage
22. A condition where a calcified mass or sialolith forms within a salivary gland,
usually in the duct of the submandibular gland (also termed "Wharton's duct"). Answer
Sialolithiasis (also termed salivary calculi, or salivary stones)
23. Impetigo is a bacterial infection that involves the superficial skin.The most
common presentation is yellowish crusts on the face, arms, or legs.Less commonly
there may be large blisters which affect the groin or armpits. The lesions may be
painful or itchy. Fever is uncommon.
It is typically due to either Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. Risk
factors include attending day care, crowding, poor nutrition, diabetes mellitus, contact
sports, and breaks in the skin such as from mosquito bites, eczema, scabies, or herpes.
With contact it can spread around or between people.Diagnosis is typically based on the
symptoms.
Prevention is by hand washing, avoiding people who are infected, and cleaning injuries.
Treatment is typically with antibiotic creams such as mupirocin or fusidic acid.
Antibiotics by mouth, such as cephalexin, may be used if large areas are affected.
Antibiotic-resistant forms have been found. Answer Honey Crusted lesions
24. Skin wash retinol benzol Answer Mild acne
25. retinol plus tetracylines oral abx Answer moderate acne
26. decrease to 3 times a day Answer Retinol reaction
27. erysipelas affects the dermis, most commonly on the legs, and tends to be sharply
demarcated. Cellulitis, which typically affects the lower legs, involves
the subcutaneous fat and is often less well demarcated. ... The diagnosis of cellulitis or
erysipelas is usually clinical. Answer Well demarcated cellulitis
EXAM ANCC (2026/ 2027)
COMPLETE SOLUTION |
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE|
GRADED A 100% CORRECT
What’s inside;
ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certification Exam
Preparation, Latest 2026–2027 Updated Edition
Complete Questions with Verified Correct Answers with
rationales and images
Covers Differential Diagnosis, Clinical Presentation &
Management
Exam-Oriented Clinical Pearls and Diagnostic Clues
,1.Characteristic purple areas on the nose in an HIV-positive female. A type of cancer
that can form in the skin, lymph nodes, or other organs. The skin lesions are usually
purple in color. Answer Karposi Sarcoma
2.Foreign body Answer Malodorous single nare
3.the retina separates from the layer underneath. Symptoms include an increase in the
number of floaters, flashes of light, and worsening of the outer part of the visual field.
Answer Retinal Detachment 4. Cocaine use Answer Adolescent with friable nasal
turbinates
5.a recurrent round or oval sore or ulcer inside the mouth on an area where the skin is
not tightly bound to the underlying bone, such as on the inside of the lips and cheeks
or underneath the tongue. Aphthous ulcers can also affect the genitalia in males and
females. Answer Aphthous ulcer
6.h2 then ppi if doesnt work Answer GERD first line tx
7.Dental pain Answer Maxillary Sinusitis
8.Anterior epitaxis Answer Kasmaul Triangle
9.H. fever => small pink dots pink or raised body rash => arms Answer Roseola infantum
10. "adult acne." most often in adults (30-50 years of age). Unlike acne vulgaris,
rosacea is devoid of blackheads and characteristically does not resolve after puberty.
Rosacea strikes both sexes and potentially all ages. It tends to be more frequent in
, women but more severe in men. It is very uncommon in children, and it is less
frequent in people with dark skin. Tx with Flagyl Answer Acne Roscaca
11. HTN, arteries crossing veins Answer AV Nicking
12. commonly occurs when the tiny oil glands of the inner eyelid become inflamed. It
often occurs along with other skin conditions or allergies. Symptoms include red,
itchy eyelids that may look greasy and crusted. Dry eyes also are a symptom.
Treatments include cleaning the eyelids, antibiotic or steroid eye drops and treating
underlying conditions. However, blepharitis tends to come back. Answer Blepharitis
13. Painful stye it hurts Answer Hordelum
14. Non painful lesion to eyelid Answer chalazion
15. Cotton wool spots are an abnormal finding on funduscopic exam of the retina of
the eye. They appear as fluffy white patches on the retina. They are caused by
damage to nerve fibers and are a result of accumulations of axoplasmic material
within the nerve fiber layer. Systemic HTN, DM Answer Cotton Wool 16. Early signs of
shingles include a burning sensation or stabbing pain and tingling or itching on the
skin. After a few days, a rash or blisters appear usually on one side of the body or
face. When the rash is at its peak, symptoms can range from mild itching to extreme
and debilitating pain. Tx within 72 hours Aclovir Answer Herpes Zoster
17. Absence of light reflex, it is a rare form of cancer that rapidly develops from the
immature cells of a retina, the light-detecting tissue of the eye. It is the most common
primary malignant intraocular cancer in children, and it is almost exclusively found in
young children. Answer Retinoblastoma (Rb)
18. commonly involves portions of the scalp, brows, mid-face, ears, mid-chest, and
mid-back. It is not unusual for it to affect the skin of infants and young children where it
often involves the scalp (cradle cap) and the diaper area. Seborrheic dermatitis is also
known as seborrhea. Answer Seborrheic dermatitis (Dandruff) 19. A seborrhoeic
keratosis is a harmless warty spot that appears during adult life as a common sign of
skin aging. ... Seborrhoeic keratosis (or seborrheic keratosis, using American spelling) is
also called SK, basal cell papilloma, senile wart, brown wart or barnacle. Answer
Seborrheic Keratosis
20. Intracranial pressure Answer Cupping of disc
, 21. is bleeding underneath the conjunctiva. It can occur after a sudden or severe
sneeze or cough, heavy lifting, straining, vomiting or even rubbing one's eyes too
roughly. It can also occur as a side effect of eye surgery or blood thinners.
The main symptom is a bright red patch in the eye that may spread and then become
green or yellow, much like a bruise. Usually it disappears within two weeks.
In most cases, no treatment is required for this condition. Answer subconjunctival
haemorrhage
22. A condition where a calcified mass or sialolith forms within a salivary gland,
usually in the duct of the submandibular gland (also termed "Wharton's duct"). Answer
Sialolithiasis (also termed salivary calculi, or salivary stones)
23. Impetigo is a bacterial infection that involves the superficial skin.The most
common presentation is yellowish crusts on the face, arms, or legs.Less commonly
there may be large blisters which affect the groin or armpits. The lesions may be
painful or itchy. Fever is uncommon.
It is typically due to either Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. Risk
factors include attending day care, crowding, poor nutrition, diabetes mellitus, contact
sports, and breaks in the skin such as from mosquito bites, eczema, scabies, or herpes.
With contact it can spread around or between people.Diagnosis is typically based on the
symptoms.
Prevention is by hand washing, avoiding people who are infected, and cleaning injuries.
Treatment is typically with antibiotic creams such as mupirocin or fusidic acid.
Antibiotics by mouth, such as cephalexin, may be used if large areas are affected.
Antibiotic-resistant forms have been found. Answer Honey Crusted lesions
24. Skin wash retinol benzol Answer Mild acne
25. retinol plus tetracylines oral abx Answer moderate acne
26. decrease to 3 times a day Answer Retinol reaction
27. erysipelas affects the dermis, most commonly on the legs, and tends to be sharply
demarcated. Cellulitis, which typically affects the lower legs, involves
the subcutaneous fat and is often less well demarcated. ... The diagnosis of cellulitis or
erysipelas is usually clinical. Answer Well demarcated cellulitis
