Family Nurse Practitioner Exam ANCC
Karposi Sarcoma ANS: 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.
Malodorous single nare ANS: Foreign body
Retinal Detachment ANS: the retina separates from the layer underneath. Symptoms include an increase
in the number of floaters, flashes of light, and worsening of the outer part of the visual field.
Adolescent with friable nasal turbinates ANS: Cocaine use
Aphthous ulcer ANS: 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.
GERD first line tx ANS: h2 then ppi if doesnt work
Maxillary Sinusitis ANS: Dental pain
Kasmaul Triangle ANS: Anterior epitaxis
Roseola infantum ANS: H. fever => small pink dots pink or raised body rash => arms
Acne Roscaca ANS: "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
AV Nicking ANS: HTN, arteries crossing veins
Blepharitis ANS: 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.
Hordelum ANS: Painful stye it hurts
chalazion ANS: Non painful lesion to eyelid
Cotton Wool ANS: 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
Herpes Zoster ANS: 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
Retinoblastoma (Rb) ANS: Absence of light reflex, it is a rare form of cancer that rapidly develops from
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.
Seborrheic dermatitis (Dandruff) ANS: commonly involves portions of the scalp, brows, mid-face, ears,
mid-chest, and mid-back. It is not unusual for it to affect the skin of infants and young children where it
,often involves the scalp (cradle cap) and the diaper area. Seborrheic dermatitis is also known as
seborrhea.
Seborrheic Keratosis ANS: A seborrhoeic keratosis is a harmless warty spot that appears during adult life
as 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.
Cupping of disc ANS: Intracranial pressure
subconjunctival haemorrhage ANS: is bleeding underneath the conjunctiva. It can occur after a sudden
or severe 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.
Sialolithiasis (also termed salivary calculi, or salivary stones) ANS: A condition where a calcified mass or
sialolith forms within a salivary gland, usually in the duct of the submandibular gland (also termed
"Wharton's duct").
Honey Crusted lesions ANS: Impetigo is a bacterial infection that involves the superficial skin.The most
common 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, scabies, 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.
Mild acne ANS: Skin wash retinol benzol
moderate acne ANS: retinol plus tetracylines oral abx
Retinol reaction ANS: decrease to 3 times a day
Well demarcated cellulitis ANS: erysipelas affects the dermis, most commonly on the legs, and tends to
be 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.
polymyalgia rheumatica ANS: you feel pain and stiffness in the muscles in your shoulders and upper
arms (shoulder girdle) and hips (pelvic girdle). This feeling often comes after you've spent time resting,
and is most severe upon wakening from sleep.
Fibromyalgia ANS: 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
memory problems
bowel and bladder problems
Temporal arteritis ANS: is a condition in which the temporal arteries, which supply blood to the head
and brain, become inflamed or damaged. It is also known as cranial arteritis or giant cell arteritis.
Karposi Sarcoma ANS: 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.
Malodorous single nare ANS: Foreign body
Retinal Detachment ANS: the retina separates from the layer underneath. Symptoms include an increase
in the number of floaters, flashes of light, and worsening of the outer part of the visual field.
Adolescent with friable nasal turbinates ANS: Cocaine use
Aphthous ulcer ANS: 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.
GERD first line tx ANS: h2 then ppi if doesnt work
Maxillary Sinusitis ANS: Dental pain
Kasmaul Triangle ANS: Anterior epitaxis
Roseola infantum ANS: H. fever => small pink dots pink or raised body rash => arms
Acne Roscaca ANS: "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
AV Nicking ANS: HTN, arteries crossing veins
Blepharitis ANS: 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.
Hordelum ANS: Painful stye it hurts
chalazion ANS: Non painful lesion to eyelid
Cotton Wool ANS: 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
Herpes Zoster ANS: 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
Retinoblastoma (Rb) ANS: Absence of light reflex, it is a rare form of cancer that rapidly develops from
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.
Seborrheic dermatitis (Dandruff) ANS: commonly involves portions of the scalp, brows, mid-face, ears,
mid-chest, and mid-back. It is not unusual for it to affect the skin of infants and young children where it
,often involves the scalp (cradle cap) and the diaper area. Seborrheic dermatitis is also known as
seborrhea.
Seborrheic Keratosis ANS: A seborrhoeic keratosis is a harmless warty spot that appears during adult life
as 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.
Cupping of disc ANS: Intracranial pressure
subconjunctival haemorrhage ANS: is bleeding underneath the conjunctiva. It can occur after a sudden
or severe 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.
Sialolithiasis (also termed salivary calculi, or salivary stones) ANS: A condition where a calcified mass or
sialolith forms within a salivary gland, usually in the duct of the submandibular gland (also termed
"Wharton's duct").
Honey Crusted lesions ANS: Impetigo is a bacterial infection that involves the superficial skin.The most
common 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, scabies, 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.
Mild acne ANS: Skin wash retinol benzol
moderate acne ANS: retinol plus tetracylines oral abx
Retinol reaction ANS: decrease to 3 times a day
Well demarcated cellulitis ANS: erysipelas affects the dermis, most commonly on the legs, and tends to
be 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.
polymyalgia rheumatica ANS: you feel pain and stiffness in the muscles in your shoulders and upper
arms (shoulder girdle) and hips (pelvic girdle). This feeling often comes after you've spent time resting,
and is most severe upon wakening from sleep.
Fibromyalgia ANS: 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
memory problems
bowel and bladder problems
Temporal arteritis ANS: is a condition in which the temporal arteries, which supply blood to the head
and brain, become inflamed or damaged. It is also known as cranial arteritis or giant cell arteritis.
