AANP FNP FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER EXAM
LATEST UPDATE 2024 | 2025 WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS |
WELL GRADED A+
Temporal arteritis - CORRECT ANSWERS-S/SX double vision
sudden, permanent loss of vision in one eye
a throbbing headache that's usually in the temples
fatigue
weakness
loss of appetite
jaw pain, which sometimes can occur with chewing
fever
unintentional weight loss
shoulder pain, hip pain, and stiffness
tenderness in the scalp and temple areas
Basal Cell carcinoma - CORRECT ANSWERS-Most common form
herpes keratosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-acute onset, photophobia, blurred vision
refer to ophthalmologist
Pinworms - CORRECT ANSWERS-itching at rectum, worst at noc, scotch tape, also
known as enterokinases
Cellulitis worsening - CORRECT ANSWERS-Suspect DVD
Miller ?? - CORRECT ANSWERS-white spots on mouth w/ infants
Scabies - CORRECT ANSWERS-web like lesions on fingers with linear burrows
Kawasaki Disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-Redeye, strawberry pharynx, rash on body,
edema hands and feet
t's most common in infants and young children.
Early stages include a rash and fever. Symptoms include high fever and peeling skin. In
late stages, there may be inflammation of medium-sized blood vessels (vasculitis). It
also affects lymph nodes, skin and mucous membranes, such as inside the mouth.
Kawasaki disease is usually treatable. Initial treatments include aspirin and intravenous
immunoglobulin therapy given in a medical facility.
Critical: consult a doctor for medical advice
Contact Dermatitis infant - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diaper rash
,Psoriasis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Scaley, sharply defined, auspitx sign, pinpoint
bleeding
Osteomylitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-infection to bone
varacella - CORRECT ANSWERS-chicken pox rash crusted "vesicles"
Karposi Sarcoma - CORRECT ANSWERS-Characteristic purple areas on the nose in
an HIV-positive female. Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is 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 ANSWERS-Foreign body
Retinal Detachment - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cocaine use
Aphthous ulcer - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-H2 Blocker x 4 weeks, change to PPI
Maxillary Sinusitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dental pain
Kussmaul Triangle - CORRECT ANSWERS-Kussmaul sign is a paradoxical rise in
jugular venous pressure (JVP) on inspiration, or a failure in the appropriate fall of the
JVP with inspiration. It can be seen in some forms of heart disease and is usually
indicative of limited right ventricular filling due to right heart dysfunction.
Roseola infantum - CORRECT ANSWERS-H. 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 ANSWERS-HTN, arteries crossing veins
,Blepharitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Painful stye it hurts
Chalazedium - CORRECT ANSWERS-Non painful lesion to eyelid
Cotton Wool - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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) - CORRECT ANSWERS-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) - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Intracranial pressure
subconjunctival haemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWERS-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) - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Skin wash retinol benzol
moderate acne - CORRECT ANSWERS-retinol plus tetracylines oral abo
Retinol reaction - CORRECT ANSWERS-decrease to 3 times a day
Well demarcated cellulitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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
LATEST UPDATE 2024 | 2025 WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS |
WELL GRADED A+
Temporal arteritis - CORRECT ANSWERS-S/SX double vision
sudden, permanent loss of vision in one eye
a throbbing headache that's usually in the temples
fatigue
weakness
loss of appetite
jaw pain, which sometimes can occur with chewing
fever
unintentional weight loss
shoulder pain, hip pain, and stiffness
tenderness in the scalp and temple areas
Basal Cell carcinoma - CORRECT ANSWERS-Most common form
herpes keratosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-acute onset, photophobia, blurred vision
refer to ophthalmologist
Pinworms - CORRECT ANSWERS-itching at rectum, worst at noc, scotch tape, also
known as enterokinases
Cellulitis worsening - CORRECT ANSWERS-Suspect DVD
Miller ?? - CORRECT ANSWERS-white spots on mouth w/ infants
Scabies - CORRECT ANSWERS-web like lesions on fingers with linear burrows
Kawasaki Disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-Redeye, strawberry pharynx, rash on body,
edema hands and feet
t's most common in infants and young children.
Early stages include a rash and fever. Symptoms include high fever and peeling skin. In
late stages, there may be inflammation of medium-sized blood vessels (vasculitis). It
also affects lymph nodes, skin and mucous membranes, such as inside the mouth.
Kawasaki disease is usually treatable. Initial treatments include aspirin and intravenous
immunoglobulin therapy given in a medical facility.
Critical: consult a doctor for medical advice
Contact Dermatitis infant - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diaper rash
,Psoriasis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Scaley, sharply defined, auspitx sign, pinpoint
bleeding
Osteomylitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-infection to bone
varacella - CORRECT ANSWERS-chicken pox rash crusted "vesicles"
Karposi Sarcoma - CORRECT ANSWERS-Characteristic purple areas on the nose in
an HIV-positive female. Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is 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 ANSWERS-Foreign body
Retinal Detachment - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cocaine use
Aphthous ulcer - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-H2 Blocker x 4 weeks, change to PPI
Maxillary Sinusitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dental pain
Kussmaul Triangle - CORRECT ANSWERS-Kussmaul sign is a paradoxical rise in
jugular venous pressure (JVP) on inspiration, or a failure in the appropriate fall of the
JVP with inspiration. It can be seen in some forms of heart disease and is usually
indicative of limited right ventricular filling due to right heart dysfunction.
Roseola infantum - CORRECT ANSWERS-H. 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 ANSWERS-HTN, arteries crossing veins
,Blepharitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Painful stye it hurts
Chalazedium - CORRECT ANSWERS-Non painful lesion to eyelid
Cotton Wool - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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) - CORRECT ANSWERS-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) - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Intracranial pressure
subconjunctival haemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWERS-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) - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Skin wash retinol benzol
moderate acne - CORRECT ANSWERS-retinol plus tetracylines oral abo
Retinol reaction - CORRECT ANSWERS-decrease to 3 times a day
Well demarcated cellulitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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
