FNP Certification Board Leik 2024/2025
Problem set Exam Questions with all answers
Correctly provided
Exanthem - correct answer Another term for cutaneous rash
Morbiliform - correct answer rash that looks like measles
nummular - correct answer coin-sized and coin-shaped
Verrucous - correct answer resembling a wart-like growth
Xanthelasma - correct answer soft, raised yellow plaques
occurring on the skin at the inner corners of the eyes. Associated
with hyperlipidemia
Xerosis - correct answer dry skin
Acrochordon - correct answer Small outgrowth of epidermal
and dermal tissue; skin tags
Phren's sign - correct answer ______ sign= elevation of
scrotum relieves pain seen in epidydimitis
Peyronie's Disease - correct answer Inflammatory and
localized disorder of the penis that results in fibrotic plaques on
the tunica albuginea. Results in penile pain that primarily occurs
,during erection; palpable nodules and penile deformity (crooked
penile erections) occur. May resolve spontaneously or worsen
over time.
Phimosis - correct answer Foreskin cannot be pushed back
from the glans penis because of edema; usually seen in neonates
Varicocele - correct answer Vericose veins in the scrotal sac
("bag of worms"). New onset can signal testicular tumor or mass
that is impeding venous drainage.
Hydrocele - correct answer scrotal swelling caused by a
collection of serous fluid that collects in tunica vaginallis. Usually
asymptomatic.
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) slide - correct answer useful for
helping with the diagnosis of fungal infections (hair, nails, skin).
Makes it easy to see hyphae and spores.
Whiff Test - correct answer A test for bacterial vaginosis
(BV). A positive result occurs when a strong, fishlike odor is
released after one to two drops of KOH are added to the slide (or
a cotton swab soaked with discharge).
Tzanck Smear - correct answer Use as an adjunct for
evaluating herpetic infection (oral, genital, skin). A positive
smear will show large abnormal nuclei in squamous epithelial
cells. NOT COMMONLY USED.
,Atopic dermatitis (eczema) - correct answer Chronic
inherited skin disorder marked by extremely pruritic rashes that
are located on the hands, FLEXURAL folds, and neck (older child
to adult). The rashes are exacerbated by stress and
environmental factors (i.e. winter). Associated disorders include
asthma, allergic rhinitis, and multiple allergies.
Furuncle - correct answer boil; suppurative inflammatory
skin lesion due to infected hair follicle
Carbuncle - correct answer multiple abscesses; skin
infection composed of a cluster of boils caused by staphylococcal
bacteria
Erysipelas - correct answer a contagious disease of the skin
(UPPER DERMIS) and subcutaneous tissues caused by infection
with streptococci organisms; redness and swelling of affected
areas. The rash is bright red, warm, raised (plaque-like)
w/discrete borders. Usually on the face and shins. NO BLISTERS
PRESENT.
human bite - correct answer known as the dirtiest bite of
them all
Hidradenitis suppurativa - correct answer Chronic and
recurrent inflammatory disorder of the apocrine glands that
results in painful nodules, abscesses, pustules in locations such
as the axilla (most common location), mammory area, perianal,
and the groin. More common in women (3:1 ratio). Risk factors
are smoking and obesity. No cure.
, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome - correct answer Also known as
herpes zoster oticus; triad of ipsilateral facial paralysis, ear pain,
and vesicles in the ear canal and auricle. Refer to neurologist.
Paronychia - correct answer acute or chronic infection of
the skin fold at the margin of a nail. Chronic cases are associated
with coexisting onychomycosis (fungal infection of the nails).
Tinea Cruris - correct answer jock itch
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Augmentin) - correct answer
Preferred antibiotic for human, dog, and cat bites is ___________
doxycycline, minocycline, or clindamycin - correct answer
MRSA infection: if allergic to bactrim, use d_____, m_______, or
c______.
Koebner phenomenon - correct answer New psoriatic
plaques form over areas of skin trauma
Auspitz sign - correct answer removal of scaling causes
pinpoint bleeding seen in psoriasis
TCAs - correct answer PHN prophylaxis includes ____s such
as amitriptyline (elavil)
osler nodes
janeway lesions
Problem set Exam Questions with all answers
Correctly provided
Exanthem - correct answer Another term for cutaneous rash
Morbiliform - correct answer rash that looks like measles
nummular - correct answer coin-sized and coin-shaped
Verrucous - correct answer resembling a wart-like growth
Xanthelasma - correct answer soft, raised yellow plaques
occurring on the skin at the inner corners of the eyes. Associated
with hyperlipidemia
Xerosis - correct answer dry skin
Acrochordon - correct answer Small outgrowth of epidermal
and dermal tissue; skin tags
Phren's sign - correct answer ______ sign= elevation of
scrotum relieves pain seen in epidydimitis
Peyronie's Disease - correct answer Inflammatory and
localized disorder of the penis that results in fibrotic plaques on
the tunica albuginea. Results in penile pain that primarily occurs
,during erection; palpable nodules and penile deformity (crooked
penile erections) occur. May resolve spontaneously or worsen
over time.
Phimosis - correct answer Foreskin cannot be pushed back
from the glans penis because of edema; usually seen in neonates
Varicocele - correct answer Vericose veins in the scrotal sac
("bag of worms"). New onset can signal testicular tumor or mass
that is impeding venous drainage.
Hydrocele - correct answer scrotal swelling caused by a
collection of serous fluid that collects in tunica vaginallis. Usually
asymptomatic.
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) slide - correct answer useful for
helping with the diagnosis of fungal infections (hair, nails, skin).
Makes it easy to see hyphae and spores.
Whiff Test - correct answer A test for bacterial vaginosis
(BV). A positive result occurs when a strong, fishlike odor is
released after one to two drops of KOH are added to the slide (or
a cotton swab soaked with discharge).
Tzanck Smear - correct answer Use as an adjunct for
evaluating herpetic infection (oral, genital, skin). A positive
smear will show large abnormal nuclei in squamous epithelial
cells. NOT COMMONLY USED.
,Atopic dermatitis (eczema) - correct answer Chronic
inherited skin disorder marked by extremely pruritic rashes that
are located on the hands, FLEXURAL folds, and neck (older child
to adult). The rashes are exacerbated by stress and
environmental factors (i.e. winter). Associated disorders include
asthma, allergic rhinitis, and multiple allergies.
Furuncle - correct answer boil; suppurative inflammatory
skin lesion due to infected hair follicle
Carbuncle - correct answer multiple abscesses; skin
infection composed of a cluster of boils caused by staphylococcal
bacteria
Erysipelas - correct answer a contagious disease of the skin
(UPPER DERMIS) and subcutaneous tissues caused by infection
with streptococci organisms; redness and swelling of affected
areas. The rash is bright red, warm, raised (plaque-like)
w/discrete borders. Usually on the face and shins. NO BLISTERS
PRESENT.
human bite - correct answer known as the dirtiest bite of
them all
Hidradenitis suppurativa - correct answer Chronic and
recurrent inflammatory disorder of the apocrine glands that
results in painful nodules, abscesses, pustules in locations such
as the axilla (most common location), mammory area, perianal,
and the groin. More common in women (3:1 ratio). Risk factors
are smoking and obesity. No cure.
, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome - correct answer Also known as
herpes zoster oticus; triad of ipsilateral facial paralysis, ear pain,
and vesicles in the ear canal and auricle. Refer to neurologist.
Paronychia - correct answer acute or chronic infection of
the skin fold at the margin of a nail. Chronic cases are associated
with coexisting onychomycosis (fungal infection of the nails).
Tinea Cruris - correct answer jock itch
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Augmentin) - correct answer
Preferred antibiotic for human, dog, and cat bites is ___________
doxycycline, minocycline, or clindamycin - correct answer
MRSA infection: if allergic to bactrim, use d_____, m_______, or
c______.
Koebner phenomenon - correct answer New psoriatic
plaques form over areas of skin trauma
Auspitz sign - correct answer removal of scaling causes
pinpoint bleeding seen in psoriasis
TCAs - correct answer PHN prophylaxis includes ____s such
as amitriptyline (elavil)
osler nodes
janeway lesions
