AGPCNP Board Review
Lesions often begin as small, firm, dome-shaped growths on genitals or other parts of the body (armpits,
neck, face, hands); have a surface that feels smooth, waxy, or pearly; are flesh-colored or pink; have a
dimple in the center (may be filled with a thick, white substance that is cheesy or waxy); and are painless
but itch. Scratching or picking can spread the virus. - Answer-Molluscum contagiosum
Thayer-Martin Selective Agar is an enriched medium for the selective isolation of - Answer-Neisseria
species. N. gonorrhoeae
Trauma to Kiesselbach's plexus will result in an - Answer-anterior nosebleed
The diagnostic or gold-standard test for sickle cell anemia - Answer-glucose- 6-phosphate
dehydrogenase (G6PD) anemia
the test is positive in De Quervain's tenosynovitis - Answer-Finkelstein's test—positive in De Quervain's
tenosynovitis
Anterior drawer maneuver and Lachman maneuvers are positive when: - Answer-anterior cruciate
ligament (ACL) of the knee is damaged
positive in meniscus injuries of the knee - Answer-McMurray's sign
neovascularization, cotton wool spots, and microaneurysms are suggestive off - Answer-diabetic
retinopathy
,atrioventricular [AV] nicking, silver and/or copper wire arterioles on fundal exam are suggestive of -
Answer-hypertensive retinopathy
A S4 heart sound is auscultated in an elderly patients, suggesting: - Answer-S4 heart sounds absent
other symptoms in the elderly are often a benign finding
For pain relief during pregnancy use: - Answer-For pain relief, pick acetaminophen (Tylenol) instead of
NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox)
which hand should the ophthalmoscope be held in to examine a patient's eye - Answer-should be held in
the same hand as the eye being examined
the cut to disc ratio of a normal fundal exam should not exceed - Answer-1:2, e.g. the cup should not be
more than half the size of the disc diameter
if the provider is having trouble visualizing the macula on fundoscopic exam, the patient should be asked
to look: - Answer-directly into the light of the ophthalmoscope
clinical term used to described patient who have trouble seeing items that are far away
(nearsightedness) - Answer-myopia
clinical term for farsightedness - Answer-hyperopia
difficulty in maintaining a clear focus at a new distance due to lessening of flexibility of the crystalline
lens and weakening of ciliary muscles - common after 40 years - Answer-presbyopia
raised, wedge-shaped growth of noncancerous tissue over the conjunctiva exacerbated by sun, wind
and dust - Answer-pterygium
, acute inflammatory process affecting the eyelid usually caused by staphylococcus aureus - Answer-
hordeolum (stye)
hordeolum (stye) is most commonly caused by what organism - Answer-staphylococcus aureus
hordeolum is commonly managed with: - Answer-1. warm compresses
2. topical bacitracin or erythromycin ointment
3. refer to an ophthalmologist if not resolved in ~ 2 days
beady nodule on the eye lid that is usually painless apart from the tenderness caused by swelling -
Answer-chalazion
seborrheic dermatitis of the LID EDGE, often presents with red, scaly, greasy flakes - Answer-blepharitis
tends to be the most irritating clinical symptoms of blepharitis - Answer-itching
TX for blepharitis - Answer-1. hot compress
2. topical abx: bacitracin or erythromycin
3. Vigorously scrub lashes and lid margins with eyes closed and follow with thorough rinsing
organism most commonly responsible for blepharitis - Answer-staphylococcus
most common inflammatory eye disorder with itching, burning, increases tearing, blurred vision
(possible), sensation of foreign body in the eye which may be caused by allergies, chemical irritation,
bacterial, viral or gonococcal/chlamydial infection - Answer-conjunctivitis (pink-eye)
results from an increased intraocular pressure - Answer-glaucoma
Lesions often begin as small, firm, dome-shaped growths on genitals or other parts of the body (armpits,
neck, face, hands); have a surface that feels smooth, waxy, or pearly; are flesh-colored or pink; have a
dimple in the center (may be filled with a thick, white substance that is cheesy or waxy); and are painless
but itch. Scratching or picking can spread the virus. - Answer-Molluscum contagiosum
Thayer-Martin Selective Agar is an enriched medium for the selective isolation of - Answer-Neisseria
species. N. gonorrhoeae
Trauma to Kiesselbach's plexus will result in an - Answer-anterior nosebleed
The diagnostic or gold-standard test for sickle cell anemia - Answer-glucose- 6-phosphate
dehydrogenase (G6PD) anemia
the test is positive in De Quervain's tenosynovitis - Answer-Finkelstein's test—positive in De Quervain's
tenosynovitis
Anterior drawer maneuver and Lachman maneuvers are positive when: - Answer-anterior cruciate
ligament (ACL) of the knee is damaged
positive in meniscus injuries of the knee - Answer-McMurray's sign
neovascularization, cotton wool spots, and microaneurysms are suggestive off - Answer-diabetic
retinopathy
,atrioventricular [AV] nicking, silver and/or copper wire arterioles on fundal exam are suggestive of -
Answer-hypertensive retinopathy
A S4 heart sound is auscultated in an elderly patients, suggesting: - Answer-S4 heart sounds absent
other symptoms in the elderly are often a benign finding
For pain relief during pregnancy use: - Answer-For pain relief, pick acetaminophen (Tylenol) instead of
NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox)
which hand should the ophthalmoscope be held in to examine a patient's eye - Answer-should be held in
the same hand as the eye being examined
the cut to disc ratio of a normal fundal exam should not exceed - Answer-1:2, e.g. the cup should not be
more than half the size of the disc diameter
if the provider is having trouble visualizing the macula on fundoscopic exam, the patient should be asked
to look: - Answer-directly into the light of the ophthalmoscope
clinical term used to described patient who have trouble seeing items that are far away
(nearsightedness) - Answer-myopia
clinical term for farsightedness - Answer-hyperopia
difficulty in maintaining a clear focus at a new distance due to lessening of flexibility of the crystalline
lens and weakening of ciliary muscles - common after 40 years - Answer-presbyopia
raised, wedge-shaped growth of noncancerous tissue over the conjunctiva exacerbated by sun, wind
and dust - Answer-pterygium
, acute inflammatory process affecting the eyelid usually caused by staphylococcus aureus - Answer-
hordeolum (stye)
hordeolum (stye) is most commonly caused by what organism - Answer-staphylococcus aureus
hordeolum is commonly managed with: - Answer-1. warm compresses
2. topical bacitracin or erythromycin ointment
3. refer to an ophthalmologist if not resolved in ~ 2 days
beady nodule on the eye lid that is usually painless apart from the tenderness caused by swelling -
Answer-chalazion
seborrheic dermatitis of the LID EDGE, often presents with red, scaly, greasy flakes - Answer-blepharitis
tends to be the most irritating clinical symptoms of blepharitis - Answer-itching
TX for blepharitis - Answer-1. hot compress
2. topical abx: bacitracin or erythromycin
3. Vigorously scrub lashes and lid margins with eyes closed and follow with thorough rinsing
organism most commonly responsible for blepharitis - Answer-staphylococcus
most common inflammatory eye disorder with itching, burning, increases tearing, blurred vision
(possible), sensation of foreign body in the eye which may be caused by allergies, chemical irritation,
bacterial, viral or gonococcal/chlamydial infection - Answer-conjunctivitis (pink-eye)
results from an increased intraocular pressure - Answer-glaucoma
