AGPCNP Board 2025 Exam Review Questions with
100% Correct Answers A GRADE
Lesions often begin as small, firm, dome-shaped growths on genitals or other parts of the body
(armpits, neck, face, hands); have a surface that feels smooth, waxy, or pearly; are flesh-colored or
pink; have a dimple in the center (may be filled with a thick, white substance that is cheesy or waxy);
and are painless but itch. Scratching or picking can spread the virus. - ANSWER-Molluscum
contagiosum
Thayer-Martin Selective Agar is an enriched medium for the selective isolation of - ANSWER-Neisseria
species. N. gonorrhoeae
Trauma to Kiesselbach's plexus will result in an - ANSWER-anterior nosebleed
The diagnostic or gold-standard test for sickle cell anemia - ANSWER-glucose- 6-phosphate
dehydrogenase (G6PD) anemia
the test is positive in De Quervain's tenosynovitis - ANSWER-Finkelstein's test—positive in De
Quervain's tenosynovitis
Anterior drawer maneuver and Lachman maneuvers are positive when: - ANSWER-anterior cruciate
ligament (ACL) of the knee is damaged
positive in meniscus injuries of the knee - ANSWER-McMurray's sign
neovascularization, cotton wool spots, and microaneurysms are suggestive off - ANSWER-diabetic
retinopathy
atrioventricular [AV] nicking, silver and/or copper wire arterioles on fundal exam are suggestive of -
ANSWER-hypertensive retinopathy
A S4 heart sound is auscultated in an elderly patients, suggesting: - ANSWER-S4 heart sounds absent
other symptoms in the elderly are often a benign finding
For pain relief during pregnancy use: - ANSWER-For pain relief, pick acetaminophen (Tylenol) instead
of NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox)
which hand should the ophthalmoscope be held in to examine a patient's eye - ANSWER-should be
held in the same hand as the eye being examined
the cut to disc ratio of a normal fundal exam should not exceed - ANSWER-1:2, e.g. the cup should not
be more than half the size of the disc diameter
if the provider is having trouble visualizing the macula on fundoscopic exam, the patient should be
asked to look: - ANSWER-directly into the light of the ophthalmoscope
clinical term used to described patient who have trouble seeing items that are far away
(nearsightedness) - ANSWER-myopia
clinical term for farsightedness - ANSWER-hyperopia
difficulty in maintaining a clear focus at a new distance due to lessening of flexibility of the crystalline
lens and weakening of ciliary muscles - common after 40 years - ANSWER-presbyopia
, raised, wedge-shaped growth of noncancerous tissue over the conjunctiva exacerbated by sun, wind
and dust - ANSWER-pterygium
acute inflammatory process affecting the eyelid usually caused by staphylococcus aureus - ANSWER-
hordeolum (stye)
hordeolum (stye) is most commonly caused by what organism - ANSWER-staphylococcus aureus
hordeolum is commonly managed with: - ANSWER-1. warm compresses
2. topical bacitracin or erythromycin ointment
3. refer to an ophthalmologist if not resolved in ~ 2 days
beady nodule on the eye lid that is usually painless apart from the tenderness caused by swelling -
ANSWER-chalazion
seborrheic dermatitis of the LID EDGE, often presents with red, scaly, greasy flakes - ANSWER-
blepharitis
tends to be the most irritating clinical symptoms of blepharitis - ANSWER-itching
TX for blepharitis - ANSWER-1. hot compress
2. topical abx: bacitracin or erythromycin
3. Vigorously scrub lashes and lid margins with eyes closed and follow with thorough rinsing
organism most commonly responsible for blepharitis - ANSWER-staphylococcus
most common inflammatory eye disorder with itching, burning, increases tearing, blurred vision
(possible), sensation of foreign body in the eye which may be caused by allergies, chemical irritation,
bacterial, viral or gonococcal/chlamydial infection - ANSWER-conjunctivitis (pink-eye)
results from an increased intraocular pressure - ANSWER-glaucoma
acute increase in IOP, opthalmic emergency - ANSWER-closed-angle glaucoma
a patient who presents with extreme eye pain, blurred vision, pupils that are dilated or fixed and
HALOS AROUND LIGHTS should be: - ANSWER-referred to opthlamology for emergent suspicion of
closed-angel glaucoma
screening for glaucoma should begin at age - ANSWER-40
results from clouding and opacification of the normally clear lens of the eye - ANSWER-cataracts
highest cause of treatable blindness is: - ANSWER-cataracts
most common surgical procedure in patients 65+ - ANSWER-cataract surgery
a patient presents with painless, clouded or dim vision with halos around lights, no red reflex and
DIPLOPIA IN A SINGLE EYE would be suspected of - ANSWER-cataract
floaters in the eye is the most concerning symptom for: - ANSWER-retinal detachment
the most important diagnostic indicator in the evaluation of headache is: - ANSWER-chronology
patient describes a "vise-like", generalized headache that is more intense about his neck and back of
head. The most probable diagnosis is: - ANSWER-tension headache
100% Correct Answers A GRADE
Lesions often begin as small, firm, dome-shaped growths on genitals or other parts of the body
(armpits, neck, face, hands); have a surface that feels smooth, waxy, or pearly; are flesh-colored or
pink; have a dimple in the center (may be filled with a thick, white substance that is cheesy or waxy);
and are painless but itch. Scratching or picking can spread the virus. - ANSWER-Molluscum
contagiosum
Thayer-Martin Selective Agar is an enriched medium for the selective isolation of - ANSWER-Neisseria
species. N. gonorrhoeae
Trauma to Kiesselbach's plexus will result in an - ANSWER-anterior nosebleed
The diagnostic or gold-standard test for sickle cell anemia - ANSWER-glucose- 6-phosphate
dehydrogenase (G6PD) anemia
the test is positive in De Quervain's tenosynovitis - ANSWER-Finkelstein's test—positive in De
Quervain's tenosynovitis
Anterior drawer maneuver and Lachman maneuvers are positive when: - ANSWER-anterior cruciate
ligament (ACL) of the knee is damaged
positive in meniscus injuries of the knee - ANSWER-McMurray's sign
neovascularization, cotton wool spots, and microaneurysms are suggestive off - ANSWER-diabetic
retinopathy
atrioventricular [AV] nicking, silver and/or copper wire arterioles on fundal exam are suggestive of -
ANSWER-hypertensive retinopathy
A S4 heart sound is auscultated in an elderly patients, suggesting: - ANSWER-S4 heart sounds absent
other symptoms in the elderly are often a benign finding
For pain relief during pregnancy use: - ANSWER-For pain relief, pick acetaminophen (Tylenol) instead
of NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox)
which hand should the ophthalmoscope be held in to examine a patient's eye - ANSWER-should be
held in the same hand as the eye being examined
the cut to disc ratio of a normal fundal exam should not exceed - ANSWER-1:2, e.g. the cup should not
be more than half the size of the disc diameter
if the provider is having trouble visualizing the macula on fundoscopic exam, the patient should be
asked to look: - ANSWER-directly into the light of the ophthalmoscope
clinical term used to described patient who have trouble seeing items that are far away
(nearsightedness) - ANSWER-myopia
clinical term for farsightedness - ANSWER-hyperopia
difficulty in maintaining a clear focus at a new distance due to lessening of flexibility of the crystalline
lens and weakening of ciliary muscles - common after 40 years - ANSWER-presbyopia
, raised, wedge-shaped growth of noncancerous tissue over the conjunctiva exacerbated by sun, wind
and dust - ANSWER-pterygium
acute inflammatory process affecting the eyelid usually caused by staphylococcus aureus - ANSWER-
hordeolum (stye)
hordeolum (stye) is most commonly caused by what organism - ANSWER-staphylococcus aureus
hordeolum is commonly managed with: - ANSWER-1. warm compresses
2. topical bacitracin or erythromycin ointment
3. refer to an ophthalmologist if not resolved in ~ 2 days
beady nodule on the eye lid that is usually painless apart from the tenderness caused by swelling -
ANSWER-chalazion
seborrheic dermatitis of the LID EDGE, often presents with red, scaly, greasy flakes - ANSWER-
blepharitis
tends to be the most irritating clinical symptoms of blepharitis - ANSWER-itching
TX for blepharitis - ANSWER-1. hot compress
2. topical abx: bacitracin or erythromycin
3. Vigorously scrub lashes and lid margins with eyes closed and follow with thorough rinsing
organism most commonly responsible for blepharitis - ANSWER-staphylococcus
most common inflammatory eye disorder with itching, burning, increases tearing, blurred vision
(possible), sensation of foreign body in the eye which may be caused by allergies, chemical irritation,
bacterial, viral or gonococcal/chlamydial infection - ANSWER-conjunctivitis (pink-eye)
results from an increased intraocular pressure - ANSWER-glaucoma
acute increase in IOP, opthalmic emergency - ANSWER-closed-angle glaucoma
a patient who presents with extreme eye pain, blurred vision, pupils that are dilated or fixed and
HALOS AROUND LIGHTS should be: - ANSWER-referred to opthlamology for emergent suspicion of
closed-angel glaucoma
screening for glaucoma should begin at age - ANSWER-40
results from clouding and opacification of the normally clear lens of the eye - ANSWER-cataracts
highest cause of treatable blindness is: - ANSWER-cataracts
most common surgical procedure in patients 65+ - ANSWER-cataract surgery
a patient presents with painless, clouded or dim vision with halos around lights, no red reflex and
DIPLOPIA IN A SINGLE EYE would be suspected of - ANSWER-cataract
floaters in the eye is the most concerning symptom for: - ANSWER-retinal detachment
the most important diagnostic indicator in the evaluation of headache is: - ANSWER-chronology
patient describes a "vise-like", generalized headache that is more intense about his neck and back of
head. The most probable diagnosis is: - ANSWER-tension headache
