AGPCNP BOARD LATEST 2025-2026 EXAM
UPDATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
duration of tension headaches are usually: - Answer-no more than a few
hours
management of tension headache include: - Answer-OTC analgesics
and relaxation
the pathophysiology of most migraines is: - Answer-a result of dilation
and excessive pulsation of the external carotid artery
migraine's typically last: - Answer-at least 2 but no more than 72 hours
migraines without aura are classified as: - Answer-common migraine
migraines with aura are classified as: - Answer-classic migraine
, migraine headaches, which affect females > males can commonly be
triggered by this inciting event in women: - Answer-hormonal changes
seen with onset of the menstrual cycle
patient reports a unilateral throbbing headache that occurs episodically.
she states reports "seeing stars" and some weakness. she has no history
of migraines. the appropriate first step is: - Answer-all patients with new
migraines must be worked up to R/O organic causes of disease. the
provider should order:
CBC
CMP
VDRL
ESR
CT scan
the priority management of chronic migraine includes: - Answer-1.
avoidance of triggers
2. relaxation / stress avoidance
3. prophylactic daily therapy if attacks occur more than 2-3 times per
month
if amitriptyline (Elavil) is being used for migraine prophylaxis, the
provider knows to monitor for: - Answer-prolongation of the QT interval
which is a BLACK BOX warning on all tricyclics
UPDATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
duration of tension headaches are usually: - Answer-no more than a few
hours
management of tension headache include: - Answer-OTC analgesics
and relaxation
the pathophysiology of most migraines is: - Answer-a result of dilation
and excessive pulsation of the external carotid artery
migraine's typically last: - Answer-at least 2 but no more than 72 hours
migraines without aura are classified as: - Answer-common migraine
migraines with aura are classified as: - Answer-classic migraine
, migraine headaches, which affect females > males can commonly be
triggered by this inciting event in women: - Answer-hormonal changes
seen with onset of the menstrual cycle
patient reports a unilateral throbbing headache that occurs episodically.
she states reports "seeing stars" and some weakness. she has no history
of migraines. the appropriate first step is: - Answer-all patients with new
migraines must be worked up to R/O organic causes of disease. the
provider should order:
CBC
CMP
VDRL
ESR
CT scan
the priority management of chronic migraine includes: - Answer-1.
avoidance of triggers
2. relaxation / stress avoidance
3. prophylactic daily therapy if attacks occur more than 2-3 times per
month
if amitriptyline (Elavil) is being used for migraine prophylaxis, the
provider knows to monitor for: - Answer-prolongation of the QT interval
which is a BLACK BOX warning on all tricyclics
