Family Nurse Practitioner
Exam ANCC with questions
and well verified answers
actual exam!!! 2026
Karposi Sarcoma - ANSWER -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.
Malodorous single nare - ANSWER -Foreign body
Retinal Detachment - ANSWER -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.
Adolescent with friable nasal turbinates - ANSWER -Cocaine use
Aphthous ulcer - ANSWER -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.
GERD first line tx - ANSWER -h2 then ppi if doesnt work
,Maxillary Sinusitis - ANSWER -Dental pain
Kasmaul Triangle - ANSWER -Anterior epitaxis
Roseola infantum - ANSWER -H. fever => small pink dots pink or raised body rash =>
arms
Acne Roscaca - ANSWER -"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
AV Nicking - ANSWER -HTN, arteries crossing veins
Herpes Zoster - ANSWER -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
Retinoblastoma (Rb) - ANSWER -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.
Seborrheic dermatitis (Dandruff) - ANSWER -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.
Seborrheic Keratosis - ANSWER -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.
Blepharitis - ANSWER -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.
Hordelum - ANSWER -Painful stye it hurts
chalazion - ANSWER -Non painful lesion to eyelid
Cotton Wool - ANSWER -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
Cupping of disc - ANSWER -Intracranial pressure
subconjunctival haemorrhage - ANSWER -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.
Sialolithiasis (also termed salivary calculi, or salivary stones) - ANSWER -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").
Honey Crusted lesions - ANSWER -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.
Mild acne - ANSWER -Skin wash retinol benzol
moderate acne - ANSWER -retinol plus tetracylines oral abx
Retinol reaction - ANSWER -decrease to 3 times a day
Well demarcated cellulitis - ANSWER -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.
polymyalgia rheumatica - ANSWER -you feel pain and stiffness in the muscles in your
shoulders and upper arms (shoulder girdle) and hips (pelvic girdle). This feeling often comes
after you've spent time resting, and is most severe upon wakening from sleep.
Fibromyalgia - ANSWER -can also cause muscle pain in the same parts of the body. But
it's more wide-spread and the pain is more severe. People with fibromyalgia tend to
experience other symptoms as well, including:
tiredness
trouble sleeping
memory problems
bowel and bladder problems
Temporal arteritis - ANSWER -is a condition in which the temporal arteries, which supply
blood to the head and brain, become inflamed or damaged. It is also known as cranial arteritis
or giant cell arteritis. Although this condition usually occurs in the temporal arteries, it can
occur in almost any medium to large artery in the body.
Exam ANCC with questions
and well verified answers
actual exam!!! 2026
Karposi Sarcoma - ANSWER -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.
Malodorous single nare - ANSWER -Foreign body
Retinal Detachment - ANSWER -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.
Adolescent with friable nasal turbinates - ANSWER -Cocaine use
Aphthous ulcer - ANSWER -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.
GERD first line tx - ANSWER -h2 then ppi if doesnt work
,Maxillary Sinusitis - ANSWER -Dental pain
Kasmaul Triangle - ANSWER -Anterior epitaxis
Roseola infantum - ANSWER -H. fever => small pink dots pink or raised body rash =>
arms
Acne Roscaca - ANSWER -"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
AV Nicking - ANSWER -HTN, arteries crossing veins
Herpes Zoster - ANSWER -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
Retinoblastoma (Rb) - ANSWER -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.
Seborrheic dermatitis (Dandruff) - ANSWER -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.
Seborrheic Keratosis - ANSWER -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.
Blepharitis - ANSWER -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.
Hordelum - ANSWER -Painful stye it hurts
chalazion - ANSWER -Non painful lesion to eyelid
Cotton Wool - ANSWER -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
Cupping of disc - ANSWER -Intracranial pressure
subconjunctival haemorrhage - ANSWER -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.
Sialolithiasis (also termed salivary calculi, or salivary stones) - ANSWER -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").
Honey Crusted lesions - ANSWER -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.
Mild acne - ANSWER -Skin wash retinol benzol
moderate acne - ANSWER -retinol plus tetracylines oral abx
Retinol reaction - ANSWER -decrease to 3 times a day
Well demarcated cellulitis - ANSWER -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.
polymyalgia rheumatica - ANSWER -you feel pain and stiffness in the muscles in your
shoulders and upper arms (shoulder girdle) and hips (pelvic girdle). This feeling often comes
after you've spent time resting, and is most severe upon wakening from sleep.
Fibromyalgia - ANSWER -can also cause muscle pain in the same parts of the body. But
it's more wide-spread and the pain is more severe. People with fibromyalgia tend to
experience other symptoms as well, including:
tiredness
trouble sleeping
memory problems
bowel and bladder problems
Temporal arteritis - ANSWER -is a condition in which the temporal arteries, which supply
blood to the head and brain, become inflamed or damaged. It is also known as cranial arteritis
or giant cell arteritis. Although this condition usually occurs in the temporal arteries, it can
occur in almost any medium to large artery in the body.
