Final AANP FNP Exam Study Guide-
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BV - CORRECT ANSWERS-squamous epithelial cells with stipplign appearance and
indistinct borders, no lactobacillus rods, and many WBCs is diagnostic of:
contact dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-most common cause of diaper rash?
osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-when developing a treatment plan for elderly
person with hypothyroid, remember to consider risk of this comorbidity:
Koplik spots - CORRECT ANSWERS-small, blue-white spots with red halo over oral
mucosa; early sign of measles (Measles also has 3 Cs: cough, congestion,
conjunctivitis)
gonorrhea - CORRECT ANSWERS-ceftriaxone 250mg IM is the treatment for:
chlamydia - CORRECT ANSWERS-azithromycin 1g PO is treatment for:
Feverfew - CORRECT ANSWERS-herb used for migraine prophylaxis
strep pneumo - CORRECT ANSWERS-most common bug for pneumonia
trigeminal neuralgia - CORRECT ANSWERS-characterized by severe lightning-like pain
due to an inflammation of the fifth cranial nerve, can be treated with gabapentin like
drugs
weight-bearing - CORRECT ANSWERS-these exercises are best for osteoporosis
because they bang on the bones and cause osteoclasts to do work
morton's neuroma - CORRECT ANSWERS-inflammation of the nerve typically between
the 3rd and 4th metatarsals
osteoarthritis - CORRECT ANSWERS-one sided joint pain, short duration of stiffness,
worsening pain wit activity that improves with rest, occasional joint swelling, and can
present with both heberden's and bouchard's nodes
rheumatoid arthritis - CORRECT ANSWERS-a chronic autoimmune disorder in which
the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked causing painful, swollen,
symmetrical warm joints
ANA - CORRECT ANSWERS-this lab diagnoses Lupus
indomethacin - CORRECT ANSWERS-NSAID that is mainstay of treatment for gout
, ap x-ray - CORRECT ANSWERS-NP diagnosed child with croup, but child has
excessive drooling, this image can identify airway obstruction
salpingitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-another word for PID
acne rosea - CORRECT ANSWERS-red rash on nose cheeks and forehead
macrolides - CORRECT ANSWERS-pregnant patient with chlamydia, treat with:
macrolides - CORRECT ANSWERS-Azithromycin
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
*Don't just get stuck on one antibiotic!!! Think via class. I.e. not Azithromycin: think
Macrolide drug
lateral epicondylitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Inflammation of the muscle attachment to
the lateral epicondyle of the elbow. Often caused by strongly gripping. Commonly called
tennis elbow.
UA and culture - CORRECT ANSWERS-these two labs should be ordered when you
suspect acute prostatitis
DVT - CORRECT ANSWERS-this more emergent condition can be misdiagnosed as
lower limb cellulitis
augmentin - CORRECT ANSWERS-treatment for dog or cat bites
orthostatic hypotension - CORRECT ANSWERS-autonomic neuropathy can manifest as
____________ _________________ in the elderly
ISH - CORRECT ANSWERS-this common blood pressure condition in the aging
population increases risk for MI or stroke
swimming - CORRECT ANSWERS-a good exercise for degenerative joint disease
roseola - CORRECT ANSWERS-high fever then pink flat or raised rash appears. These
are the only main symptoms and it resolves on its own.
tegretol - CORRECT ANSWERS-Carbamazepine aka ________________ is the
treatment for trigeminal neuralgia
depo-provera - CORRECT ANSWERS-this contraceptive is avoided in patients with
anorexia or bulemia because ti can increase the risk of osteoporosis/osteopenia
Latest Update
BV - CORRECT ANSWERS-squamous epithelial cells with stipplign appearance and
indistinct borders, no lactobacillus rods, and many WBCs is diagnostic of:
contact dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-most common cause of diaper rash?
osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-when developing a treatment plan for elderly
person with hypothyroid, remember to consider risk of this comorbidity:
Koplik spots - CORRECT ANSWERS-small, blue-white spots with red halo over oral
mucosa; early sign of measles (Measles also has 3 Cs: cough, congestion,
conjunctivitis)
gonorrhea - CORRECT ANSWERS-ceftriaxone 250mg IM is the treatment for:
chlamydia - CORRECT ANSWERS-azithromycin 1g PO is treatment for:
Feverfew - CORRECT ANSWERS-herb used for migraine prophylaxis
strep pneumo - CORRECT ANSWERS-most common bug for pneumonia
trigeminal neuralgia - CORRECT ANSWERS-characterized by severe lightning-like pain
due to an inflammation of the fifth cranial nerve, can be treated with gabapentin like
drugs
weight-bearing - CORRECT ANSWERS-these exercises are best for osteoporosis
because they bang on the bones and cause osteoclasts to do work
morton's neuroma - CORRECT ANSWERS-inflammation of the nerve typically between
the 3rd and 4th metatarsals
osteoarthritis - CORRECT ANSWERS-one sided joint pain, short duration of stiffness,
worsening pain wit activity that improves with rest, occasional joint swelling, and can
present with both heberden's and bouchard's nodes
rheumatoid arthritis - CORRECT ANSWERS-a chronic autoimmune disorder in which
the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked causing painful, swollen,
symmetrical warm joints
ANA - CORRECT ANSWERS-this lab diagnoses Lupus
indomethacin - CORRECT ANSWERS-NSAID that is mainstay of treatment for gout
, ap x-ray - CORRECT ANSWERS-NP diagnosed child with croup, but child has
excessive drooling, this image can identify airway obstruction
salpingitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-another word for PID
acne rosea - CORRECT ANSWERS-red rash on nose cheeks and forehead
macrolides - CORRECT ANSWERS-pregnant patient with chlamydia, treat with:
macrolides - CORRECT ANSWERS-Azithromycin
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
*Don't just get stuck on one antibiotic!!! Think via class. I.e. not Azithromycin: think
Macrolide drug
lateral epicondylitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Inflammation of the muscle attachment to
the lateral epicondyle of the elbow. Often caused by strongly gripping. Commonly called
tennis elbow.
UA and culture - CORRECT ANSWERS-these two labs should be ordered when you
suspect acute prostatitis
DVT - CORRECT ANSWERS-this more emergent condition can be misdiagnosed as
lower limb cellulitis
augmentin - CORRECT ANSWERS-treatment for dog or cat bites
orthostatic hypotension - CORRECT ANSWERS-autonomic neuropathy can manifest as
____________ _________________ in the elderly
ISH - CORRECT ANSWERS-this common blood pressure condition in the aging
population increases risk for MI or stroke
swimming - CORRECT ANSWERS-a good exercise for degenerative joint disease
roseola - CORRECT ANSWERS-high fever then pink flat or raised rash appears. These
are the only main symptoms and it resolves on its own.
tegretol - CORRECT ANSWERS-Carbamazepine aka ________________ is the
treatment for trigeminal neuralgia
depo-provera - CORRECT ANSWERS-this contraceptive is avoided in patients with
anorexia or bulemia because ti can increase the risk of osteoporosis/osteopenia
