UPDATED 2024 FAMILY NURSE
PRACTITIONER EXAM ANCC
,UPDATED 2024 FAMILY NURSE
PRACTITIONER EXAM ANCC
Pinguecula - CORRECT ANSWERSbulbar thickening of uv light damage
Cerumenosis - CORRECT ANSWERSCarbamide peroxide OTC tx
Rinne test BC > AC
pterygium - CORRECT ANSWERSnasal or temporal corneal thickening
Xerostomia - CORRECT ANSWERSZero moisture dry mouth
xerophthalmia - CORRECT ANSWERSdry eyes
Karposi Sarcoma - CORRECT ANSWERSCharacteristic 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 - CORRECT ANSWERSForeign body
Retinal Detachment - CORRECT ANSWERSthe 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 - CORRECT ANSWERSCocaine use
Aphthous ulcer - CORRECT ANSWERSa 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 - CORRECT ANSWERSh2 then ppi if doesnt work
Maxillary Sinusitis - CORRECT ANSWERSDental pain
Kasmaul Triangle - CORRECT ANSWERSAnterior epitaxis
Roseola infantum - CORRECT ANSWERSH. fever => small pink dots pink or raised body rash => arms
Acne Roscaca - CORRECT ANSWERS"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 - CORRECT ANSWERSHTN, arteries crossing veins
Blepharitis - CORRECT ANSWERScommonly 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 - CORRECT ANSWERSPainful stye it hurts
chalazion - CORRECT ANSWERSNon painful lesion to eyelid
Cotton Wool - CORRECT ANSWERSCotton 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 - CORRECT ANSWERSEarly 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) - CORRECT ANSWERSAbsence 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) - CORRECT ANSWERScommonly 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 - CORRECT ANSWERSA 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 - CORRECT ANSWERSIntracranial pressure
subconjunctival haemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWERSis 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) - CORRECT ANSWERSA 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 - CORRECT ANSWERSImpetigo 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
PRACTITIONER EXAM ANCC
,UPDATED 2024 FAMILY NURSE
PRACTITIONER EXAM ANCC
Pinguecula - CORRECT ANSWERSbulbar thickening of uv light damage
Cerumenosis - CORRECT ANSWERSCarbamide peroxide OTC tx
Rinne test BC > AC
pterygium - CORRECT ANSWERSnasal or temporal corneal thickening
Xerostomia - CORRECT ANSWERSZero moisture dry mouth
xerophthalmia - CORRECT ANSWERSdry eyes
Karposi Sarcoma - CORRECT ANSWERSCharacteristic 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 - CORRECT ANSWERSForeign body
Retinal Detachment - CORRECT ANSWERSthe 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 - CORRECT ANSWERSCocaine use
Aphthous ulcer - CORRECT ANSWERSa 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 - CORRECT ANSWERSh2 then ppi if doesnt work
Maxillary Sinusitis - CORRECT ANSWERSDental pain
Kasmaul Triangle - CORRECT ANSWERSAnterior epitaxis
Roseola infantum - CORRECT ANSWERSH. fever => small pink dots pink or raised body rash => arms
Acne Roscaca - CORRECT ANSWERS"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 - CORRECT ANSWERSHTN, arteries crossing veins
Blepharitis - CORRECT ANSWERScommonly 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 - CORRECT ANSWERSPainful stye it hurts
chalazion - CORRECT ANSWERSNon painful lesion to eyelid
Cotton Wool - CORRECT ANSWERSCotton 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 - CORRECT ANSWERSEarly 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) - CORRECT ANSWERSAbsence 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) - CORRECT ANSWERScommonly 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 - CORRECT ANSWERSA 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 - CORRECT ANSWERSIntracranial pressure
subconjunctival haemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWERSis 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) - CORRECT ANSWERSA 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 - CORRECT ANSWERSImpetigo 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
