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ANCC FNP EXAM - AMERICAN NURSES
CREDENTIALING CENTER EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2026
Treatment for mild allergic conjunctivitis - answer-topical antihistamines/mast cell
stabilizer
Nsaids and topical corticosteroids are not first line
Pt with allergic conjunctivitis often produce inadequate number of tears (oral
antihistamines may induce dry eye syndrome)
Oral hairy leukoplakia - answer-elongated papilla of the lateral aspect on the
tongue
What causes oral hairy leukoplakia? - answer-ebv
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Koplik's spot - answer-clusters of small red papules with white centers located on
the buccal mucosa by the lower molars (o = kopliks)
Prodromic viral of measles appears 2-3 days before the rash
Geographic tongue - answer-inflammatory disorder that usually appears on top
and side of the tongue
Multiple fissures and irreregular smoother areas on its surface that make it look
like a topographic map
Cheilosis - answer-painful inflammation and cracking of the corners of the mouth
Peritonsillar abscess - answer-severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, trismus,
and muffled "hot potato" voice abscess displaces the uvula
Pterygium - answer-yellow, triangular thickening of the conjunctiva that extends
across the cornea on the nasal side
Pinguecula - answer-yellowish, raised growth on the conjunctiva next to the
cornea
Chalazion - answer-chronic inflammation of the meibomian gland
Hordeolum (stye) - answer-stye
Abscess of a hair follicle and sebaceous gland on the eyelid
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High risk factors for hearing loss in premature baby - answer-hears
Hyperbilirubinemia ear
infection frequency low
apgar scores
Exposure to rubella, cytomegalovirus (cmv), toxoplasmosis
Seizures
Diabetic retinopathy - answer-cotton wool spots
Normal intraocular pressure - answer-8-21mm hg
Intermittent esotropia - answer-common in infants younger than 20 weeks
resolves spontaneously refer if present after 20 weeks
Kawasaki disease - answer-high fever, enlarged lymph nodes, conjunctivitis, dry,
cracked lips strawberry tongue most cases under 5 years of age
Pharyngitis - answer-acute infection of the pharynx stuffy
nose, rhinitis with clear mucus, and watery eyes
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Allergic rhinitis - answer-inflammatory changes of the nasal mucosa due to an
allergy response
Most common sign: transverse nasal crease (allergic salute)
Tonsillitis - answer-inflammation of the tonsils sore
throat, difficulty swallowing, tender lymph nodes
Treatment for otitis externa - answer-use aluminum acetate solution prn
(provides soothing, effective relief of minor skin irritations and inflammation)
keep water out of the ear
Polymyxin b-neomycin-hydrocortisone suspension drops qid x 7 days and/or
ofloxacin drops
Bullous myringitis - answer-small, fluid-filled blisters form on the eardrum
First permanent teeth to erupt - answer-first molars at about 6 years of age
Viral keratoconjunctivitis - answer-pink eye
treatment- symptomatic
Cold compresses and slightly chilled artificial tears avoid
touching eyes, haring towels, frequent eye washing
children should not attend school until symptoms resolve
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ANCC FNP EXAM - AMERICAN NURSES
CREDENTIALING CENTER EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2026
Treatment for mild allergic conjunctivitis - answer-topical antihistamines/mast cell
stabilizer
Nsaids and topical corticosteroids are not first line
Pt with allergic conjunctivitis often produce inadequate number of tears (oral
antihistamines may induce dry eye syndrome)
Oral hairy leukoplakia - answer-elongated papilla of the lateral aspect on the
tongue
What causes oral hairy leukoplakia? - answer-ebv
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Koplik's spot - answer-clusters of small red papules with white centers located on
the buccal mucosa by the lower molars (o = kopliks)
Prodromic viral of measles appears 2-3 days before the rash
Geographic tongue - answer-inflammatory disorder that usually appears on top
and side of the tongue
Multiple fissures and irreregular smoother areas on its surface that make it look
like a topographic map
Cheilosis - answer-painful inflammation and cracking of the corners of the mouth
Peritonsillar abscess - answer-severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, trismus,
and muffled "hot potato" voice abscess displaces the uvula
Pterygium - answer-yellow, triangular thickening of the conjunctiva that extends
across the cornea on the nasal side
Pinguecula - answer-yellowish, raised growth on the conjunctiva next to the
cornea
Chalazion - answer-chronic inflammation of the meibomian gland
Hordeolum (stye) - answer-stye
Abscess of a hair follicle and sebaceous gland on the eyelid
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High risk factors for hearing loss in premature baby - answer-hears
Hyperbilirubinemia ear
infection frequency low
apgar scores
Exposure to rubella, cytomegalovirus (cmv), toxoplasmosis
Seizures
Diabetic retinopathy - answer-cotton wool spots
Normal intraocular pressure - answer-8-21mm hg
Intermittent esotropia - answer-common in infants younger than 20 weeks
resolves spontaneously refer if present after 20 weeks
Kawasaki disease - answer-high fever, enlarged lymph nodes, conjunctivitis, dry,
cracked lips strawberry tongue most cases under 5 years of age
Pharyngitis - answer-acute infection of the pharynx stuffy
nose, rhinitis with clear mucus, and watery eyes
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Allergic rhinitis - answer-inflammatory changes of the nasal mucosa due to an
allergy response
Most common sign: transverse nasal crease (allergic salute)
Tonsillitis - answer-inflammation of the tonsils sore
throat, difficulty swallowing, tender lymph nodes
Treatment for otitis externa - answer-use aluminum acetate solution prn
(provides soothing, effective relief of minor skin irritations and inflammation)
keep water out of the ear
Polymyxin b-neomycin-hydrocortisone suspension drops qid x 7 days and/or
ofloxacin drops
Bullous myringitis - answer-small, fluid-filled blisters form on the eardrum
First permanent teeth to erupt - answer-first molars at about 6 years of age
Viral keratoconjunctivitis - answer-pink eye
treatment- symptomatic
Cold compresses and slightly chilled artificial tears avoid
touching eyes, haring towels, frequent eye washing
children should not attend school until symptoms resolve
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