Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC Exam
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Karposi Sarcoma 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 Foreign body
Retinal Detachment 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 Cocaine use
Aphthous ulcer 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 h2 then ppi if doesnt work
Maxillary Sinusitis Dental pain
Kasmaul Triangle Anterior epitaxis
Roseola infantum H. fever => small pink dots pink or raised body rash => arms
Acne Roscaca "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 HTN, arteries crossing veins
Blepharitis 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 Painful stye it hurts
chalazion Non painful lesion to eyelid
Cotton Wool 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
Herpes Zoster 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) 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) 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 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.
Cupping of disc Intracranial pressure
subconjunctival haemorrhage 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, A condition where a calcified mass or sialolith forms within a
or salivary stones) salivary gland, usually in the duct of the submandibular
gland (also termed "Wharton's duct").
Honey Crusted lesions 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
Questions Verified and Provided with
A+ Graded Answers Latest Updated
2026
Karposi Sarcoma 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 Foreign body
Retinal Detachment 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 Cocaine use
Aphthous ulcer 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 h2 then ppi if doesnt work
Maxillary Sinusitis Dental pain
Kasmaul Triangle Anterior epitaxis
Roseola infantum H. fever => small pink dots pink or raised body rash => arms
Acne Roscaca "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 HTN, arteries crossing veins
Blepharitis 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 Painful stye it hurts
chalazion Non painful lesion to eyelid
Cotton Wool 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
Herpes Zoster 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) 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) 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 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.
Cupping of disc Intracranial pressure
subconjunctival haemorrhage 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, A condition where a calcified mass or sialolith forms within a
or salivary stones) salivary gland, usually in the duct of the submandibular
gland (also termed "Wharton's duct").
Honey Crusted lesions 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
