AGNP AANP Comprehensive Set Questions And Answers Basal Cell Carcinoma - correct answer Most common type of skin cancer in US. Pearly or waxy skin lesion with atrophic or ulcerated center that does not heal. Can be white, light pink, brown,
or flesh colored. May bleed easily.
Actinic Keratosis - correct answer Dry, round, red-colored lesions with rough texture that do not heal. Slow growing. In some cases- pre-cancerous lesion of squamous cell carcinoma.
Subungual Hematoma - correct answer Direct trauma to nail bed results in pain and bleeding trapped between the nail bed and the fingernail/toenail. Can drain (trephination) nail.
Steven-Johnson Syndrome (T oxic Epidermal Necrolysis) - correct answer lesions that appear like a target or a bullseye. Multiple lesions start erupting abruptly and can include hives, blisters, petechia, purpura and necrosis and sloughing of epidermis. Triggers include medications such as allopurinol, anticonvulsants, sulfonamides, and NSAIDs.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - correct answer Presents with abrupt onset of high fever, chills, severe headache, nausea/vomiting, photophobia, AGNP AANP Comprehensive Set Questions And Answers etc followed by rash that erupts 2-5 days after onset of fever. Small red spots (petechiae) that erupt on wrist, forearms, and ankles (sometimes on palms and soles).
Tuberculosis - correct answer Positive result can be 5 mm. Chest X-ray may show cavitation that are usually located in upper lobes. The skin induration is the best indicator of a positive Mantoux result
Cough lasting 3 weeks or longer. Pleuritic chest pain. Hempotysis with fatigue, weight loss, anorexia, fever/chills, night sweats.
Mitral Area - correct answer Best location to auscultate S3 heart sound. Left lateral recumbent position brings the apex closer to the wall and improves practitioners ability to hear the S3.
Paget's disease of the breast - correct answer Red-colored rash that is scaly (resembling eczema) and starts on the nipple and spreads to the areola of one breast. Itching, pain, or burning sensation sometimes present. The skin lesions slowly enlarges and evolves to include crusting, ulceration, and or bleeding on
the nipple. AGNP AANP Comprehensive Set Questions And Answers ovarian cancer - correct answer Typical patient is middle aged or older woman with abdominal discomfort or bloating, low back pain, pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and changes in bowel habits. Unusual fatigue. 75% diagnosed after it has already spread.
Amenhorrea - correct answer Primary: the absence of menarche by age 15- most common cause is Turner syndrome Secondary: absence of menses for more then 3 months in
women who previously had regular menstrual cycle (if irregular- more than 6 months)- most common cause is pregnancy
Whiff T est - correct answer Used to detect Bacterial Vaginosis. Positive result occurs when a strong, fish-like odor is released after one or two drops of KOH are added to the slide.
Potassium Hydroxide Slide - correct answer Helpful in diagnosing fungal infections (hair,nails, skin). Causes lysis of squamous cells makes it easier to see hyphae and spores. AGNP AANP Comprehensive Set Questions And Answers Menopause - correct answer If palpable ovary (always abnormal) rule out ovarian cancer and order intravaginal ultrasound
-womens breast will feel softer with less volume
Absolute Contraindications for Contraception Pills - correct answer -Blood clotting risk (Factor V Leiden Disease)
-Smoker older than 35 > 15 cigs per day
-Migraine with aura or focal neurological symptoms or migraine w/o aura at age 35 -Acute infections of liver -known or suspected cardiovascular disease -Lupus
Depo Provera - correct answer Injections every 3 months. Highly effective. Check pregnancy before starting dose. Avoid long-term use (more than 2 years) as increases risk of osteopenia or osteoporosis.
Rosacea - correct answer Chronic/relapsing inflammatory skin disorder.
or flesh colored. May bleed easily.
Actinic Keratosis - correct answer Dry, round, red-colored lesions with rough texture that do not heal. Slow growing. In some cases- pre-cancerous lesion of squamous cell carcinoma.
Subungual Hematoma - correct answer Direct trauma to nail bed results in pain and bleeding trapped between the nail bed and the fingernail/toenail. Can drain (trephination) nail.
Steven-Johnson Syndrome (T oxic Epidermal Necrolysis) - correct answer lesions that appear like a target or a bullseye. Multiple lesions start erupting abruptly and can include hives, blisters, petechia, purpura and necrosis and sloughing of epidermis. Triggers include medications such as allopurinol, anticonvulsants, sulfonamides, and NSAIDs.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - correct answer Presents with abrupt onset of high fever, chills, severe headache, nausea/vomiting, photophobia, AGNP AANP Comprehensive Set Questions And Answers etc followed by rash that erupts 2-5 days after onset of fever. Small red spots (petechiae) that erupt on wrist, forearms, and ankles (sometimes on palms and soles).
Tuberculosis - correct answer Positive result can be 5 mm. Chest X-ray may show cavitation that are usually located in upper lobes. The skin induration is the best indicator of a positive Mantoux result
Cough lasting 3 weeks or longer. Pleuritic chest pain. Hempotysis with fatigue, weight loss, anorexia, fever/chills, night sweats.
Mitral Area - correct answer Best location to auscultate S3 heart sound. Left lateral recumbent position brings the apex closer to the wall and improves practitioners ability to hear the S3.
Paget's disease of the breast - correct answer Red-colored rash that is scaly (resembling eczema) and starts on the nipple and spreads to the areola of one breast. Itching, pain, or burning sensation sometimes present. The skin lesions slowly enlarges and evolves to include crusting, ulceration, and or bleeding on
the nipple. AGNP AANP Comprehensive Set Questions And Answers ovarian cancer - correct answer Typical patient is middle aged or older woman with abdominal discomfort or bloating, low back pain, pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and changes in bowel habits. Unusual fatigue. 75% diagnosed after it has already spread.
Amenhorrea - correct answer Primary: the absence of menarche by age 15- most common cause is Turner syndrome Secondary: absence of menses for more then 3 months in
women who previously had regular menstrual cycle (if irregular- more than 6 months)- most common cause is pregnancy
Whiff T est - correct answer Used to detect Bacterial Vaginosis. Positive result occurs when a strong, fish-like odor is released after one or two drops of KOH are added to the slide.
Potassium Hydroxide Slide - correct answer Helpful in diagnosing fungal infections (hair,nails, skin). Causes lysis of squamous cells makes it easier to see hyphae and spores. AGNP AANP Comprehensive Set Questions And Answers Menopause - correct answer If palpable ovary (always abnormal) rule out ovarian cancer and order intravaginal ultrasound
-womens breast will feel softer with less volume
Absolute Contraindications for Contraception Pills - correct answer -Blood clotting risk (Factor V Leiden Disease)
-Smoker older than 35 > 15 cigs per day
-Migraine with aura or focal neurological symptoms or migraine w/o aura at age 35 -Acute infections of liver -known or suspected cardiovascular disease -Lupus
Depo Provera - correct answer Injections every 3 months. Highly effective. Check pregnancy before starting dose. Avoid long-term use (more than 2 years) as increases risk of osteopenia or osteoporosis.
Rosacea - correct answer Chronic/relapsing inflammatory skin disorder.
