Family Nurse Practitioner Exam ANCC
1. Karposi Sarcoma Characteristic 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.
2. Malodorous sin- Foreign body
gle nare
3. Retinal Detach- the retina separates from the layer underneath. Symptoms include an increase in
ment the number of floaters, flashes of light, and worsening of the outer part of the
visual field.
4. Adolescent with Cocaine use
friable nasal
turbinates
5. Aphthous ulcer 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.
6. GERD first line tx h2 then ppi if doesnt work
7. Maxillary Sinusi- Dental pain
tis
8. Kasmaul Triangle Anterior epitaxis
9. H. fever => small pink dots pink or raised body rash => arms
, Roseola infan-
tum
10. Acne Roscaca "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
11. AV Nicking HTN, arteries crossing veins
12. Blepharitis 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.
13. Hordelum Painful stye it hurts
14. chalazion Non painful lesion to eyelid
15. Cotton Wool 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
16. Herpes Zoster 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
17. Retinoblastoma Absence of light reflex, it is a rare form of cancer that rapidly develops from
(Rb) 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.
18. Seborrheic der- commonly involves portions of the scalp, brows, mid-face, ears, mid-chest, and
matitis (Dan- mid-back. It is not unusual for it to affect the skin of infants and young children
druff) where it often involves the scalp (cradle cap) and the diaper area. Seborrheic
dermatitis is also known as seborrhea.
19. Seborrheic Ker- A seborrhoeic keratosis is a harmless warty spot that appears during adult life as
atosis 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.
20. Cupping of disc Intracranial pressure
21. subconjunctival is bleeding underneath the conjunctiva. It can occur after a sudden or severe
haemorrhage 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.
22. Sialolithiasis A condition where a calcified mass or sialolith forms within a salivary gland, usually
(also termed in the duct of the submandibular gland (also termed "Wharton's duct").
salivary calculi,
or salivary
stones)
23. Honey Crusted Impetigo is a bacterial infection that involves the superficial skin.The most com-
lesions mon 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, sca-
bies, 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.
24. Mild acne Skin wash retinol benzol
25. moderate acne retinol plus tetracylines oral abx
26. Retinol reaction decrease to 3 times a day
27. Well demarcated erysipelas affects the dermis, most commonly on the legs, and tends to be
cellulitis 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.
28. polymyalgia you feel pain and stiffness in the muscles in your shoulders and upper arms
rheumatica (shoulder girdle) and hips (pelvic girdle). This feeling often comes after you've
spent time resting, and is most severe upon wakening from sleep.
29. Fibromyalgia 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
1. Karposi Sarcoma Characteristic 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.
2. Malodorous sin- Foreign body
gle nare
3. Retinal Detach- the retina separates from the layer underneath. Symptoms include an increase in
ment the number of floaters, flashes of light, and worsening of the outer part of the
visual field.
4. Adolescent with Cocaine use
friable nasal
turbinates
5. Aphthous ulcer 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.
6. GERD first line tx h2 then ppi if doesnt work
7. Maxillary Sinusi- Dental pain
tis
8. Kasmaul Triangle Anterior epitaxis
9. H. fever => small pink dots pink or raised body rash => arms
, Roseola infan-
tum
10. Acne Roscaca "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
11. AV Nicking HTN, arteries crossing veins
12. Blepharitis 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.
13. Hordelum Painful stye it hurts
14. chalazion Non painful lesion to eyelid
15. Cotton Wool 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
16. Herpes Zoster 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
17. Retinoblastoma Absence of light reflex, it is a rare form of cancer that rapidly develops from
(Rb) 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.
18. Seborrheic der- commonly involves portions of the scalp, brows, mid-face, ears, mid-chest, and
matitis (Dan- mid-back. It is not unusual for it to affect the skin of infants and young children
druff) where it often involves the scalp (cradle cap) and the diaper area. Seborrheic
dermatitis is also known as seborrhea.
19. Seborrheic Ker- A seborrhoeic keratosis is a harmless warty spot that appears during adult life as
atosis 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.
20. Cupping of disc Intracranial pressure
21. subconjunctival is bleeding underneath the conjunctiva. It can occur after a sudden or severe
haemorrhage 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.
22. Sialolithiasis A condition where a calcified mass or sialolith forms within a salivary gland, usually
(also termed in the duct of the submandibular gland (also termed "Wharton's duct").
salivary calculi,
or salivary
stones)
23. Honey Crusted Impetigo is a bacterial infection that involves the superficial skin.The most com-
lesions mon 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, sca-
bies, 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.
24. Mild acne Skin wash retinol benzol
25. moderate acne retinol plus tetracylines oral abx
26. Retinol reaction decrease to 3 times a day
27. Well demarcated erysipelas affects the dermis, most commonly on the legs, and tends to be
cellulitis 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.
28. polymyalgia you feel pain and stiffness in the muscles in your shoulders and upper arms
rheumatica (shoulder girdle) and hips (pelvic girdle). This feeling often comes after you've
spent time resting, and is most severe upon wakening from sleep.
29. Fibromyalgia 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
