WHNP-BC Exam Information and Guideline
NCC Womens Health Care Nurse Practitioner
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Killexams Questions and Answers cover the following topics:
- Medical history
- Medication Reconciliation
- Surgical history
- Obstetric/Gynecologic history
- Allergies
- Health risks
- Family history
- Social history
- Sexual history
- Physical Examination
- Anthropometric (such as BMI, Weight, Height) measurements
- Vital signs
- HEENT
- Heart and lungs
- Breast
- Abdomen
- Reproductive (Female and Male)
- Colorectal
- Extremities
- Musculoskeletal
- Neurologic
- Endocrine
- Skin
- Hematologic studies
- CBC and differential
- Blood typing and antibody screening
- Hemoglobin electrophoresis
- Diabetic testing
- Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
- Hemoglobin A1C
- Protein/Creatinine (PC) ratio
- Blood clotting studies
- Serologic screening
- RPR
- CMV
- HSV
- Toxo
- HIV
- Hormone studies
- Comprehensive metabolic panel
- Lipid profile
- Urinalysis/urine cultures
- Fecal occult blood testing
- Vaginal microscopy
- Cervical and vaginal cultures
- Testing and cultures for vaginal discharge and STI’s
- Throat and skin cultures
- Cervical cytology and HPV testing
- Test for ruptured membranes
- Fetal fibronectin
- Biopsies
- Endometrium
- Cervix
- Vulva
- Breast
- Genetic testing (Basic principles of genetic testing)
- screening tests for obstetrical patients
- ethnic specific genetic testing
- cancer genetic screening (BRCA 1 and 2)
- basic patterns of inheritance
- Hepatitis panel
- COVID testing
- Image Studies
- Ultrasonography
- Mammography
- Bone densitometry
- Problem Recognition, Management and Referral
- Chronic and acute skin conditions
- vitiligo
- psoriasis
- eczema
- contact dermatitis
- tinea
- Lesions (benign and malignant)
- HEENT
- Conjunctivitis
- Rhinitis
- Pharyngitis
- Sinusitis
- Otitis
- Respiratory
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Upper respiratory Infection
- Cardiovascular
- Hypertension
- Thromboembolic disease (pulmonary embolism)
- Hyperlipidemia
- Gastrointestinal
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Constipation
- Hemorrhoids
- Upper & lower GI disorders
- IBS
- Genitourinary
- Urinary tract infection
- cystitis
- urethritis
- pyelonephritis
- Renal Stones
- Incontinence
- Musculoskeletal
- Back pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Sprains and strains
- Neurologic/Psychiatric
- Headaches
- Psychosocial
- Mental health
- Endocrine
- Diabetes
- Thyroid
- Hematologic
- Common anemias
- iron deficiency
- folate deficiency
- thalassemia
- Rheumatologic
- Common autoimmune disorders
- fibromyalgia
- chronic fatigue
- arthritis
- RA
- lupus
- Health Screening, Education and Counseling
- Cancer screening (age appropriate)
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
- Hyperlipidemia
- Obesity/weight management
- Osteoporosis
- Healthy lifestyles
- diet
- nutrition
- exercise
- stress management
- Substance Use
- tobacco
- alcohol
- drugs
- Reproductive life planning
- Abuse and violence
- family
- sexual
- elder
- intimate partner violence
- Parenting
- Sexuality
- Gender identity
- Preconception counseling
- Immunization
- Gynecologic – Disorders
- Bartholin gland abscess/cyst
- Menstrual disorders
- primary and secondary amenorrhea
- dysmenorrhea
- Vaginitis/vaginosis
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Pelvic pain
- Endometriosis
- Adenomyosis
- Adnexal masses
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Cervical and Endometrial Polyps
- Leiomyomata uteri
- Malignant disorders
- endometrium
- cervix
- ovarian
- vagina
- vulva
- Breast Disorders
- cancer
- fibroadenoma
- fibrocystic breast changes
- other benign disorders
- nipple discharge
- Breast augmentation/reduction
- Pelvic organ relaxation & prolapse
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Urinary incontinence
- Vulvar dystrophies and dermatoses
- Müllerian defects
- Fertility Awareness and Contraception
- Fertility Awareness
- Infertility
- etiologic factors
- initial tests
- Barrier methods
- Emergency contraception
- Pharmacologic methods
- oral
- injection
- implants
- transdermal
- vaginal rings
- vaginal gel
- intrauterine contraception
- Sexual and Reproductive Health for Males LGBTQ+ and Gender Non-conforming Individuals
- Sexuality
- Contraception
- Infertility
- Sexually transmitted infections
- LGBTQ+ and gender nonconforming individuals
- Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy
- Normal fetal-placental development
- Alterations in maternal anatomy/physiology
- Prenatal Care
- Gestational age determination
- Risk assessment
- Nutrition
- Immunizations
- Medication reconciliation
- Health guidance
- Screening tests
- Common discomforts of pregnancy
- Prenatal exam
- Assessment of Fetal Well Being
- Amniotic fluid index
- Biophysical and modified Biophysical Profile
- Genetic Screening and diagnostic tests
- Nonstress testing
- Ultrasound
- Maternal medical disorders
- Diabetes
- STI/HIV
- Hypertension
- Epilepsy
- Substance use
- Alcohol Exposed Pregnancy (FASD)
- Thrombocytopenia
- Anemia
- Infection (hepatitis, viral illnesses)
- Thyroid
- Obesity
- GERD
- Perinatal mood disorders
- Pregnancy Specific Conditions
- Trophoblastic disease
- Placenta previa
- Abruptio placenta
- Placenta accreta
- Vasa previa
- Bleeding in pregnancy
- Cervical insufficiency
- Intrauterine fetal death
- Multiple gestation
- Gestational Diabetes
- Postdates
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Preterm labor
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
- Malpresentations
- Rh alloimmunization
- Coping with pregnancy loss
- Fetal growth aberrations (Fetal Growth Restriction, macrosomia)
- Thromboembolic disorders
- Postpartum care
- Care of perineal area
- Care of breasts
- Fatigue and sleep disturbances
- Lochia
- Breastfeeding/Lactogenesis
- Contraception
- Nutrition
- Emotional changes
- Postpartum complications
- Bladder distention & urinary retention
- Hematoma
- Hemorrhage
- Hemorrhoids
- Postpartum depression/psychosis
- Infection
- Thromboembolic disorders
- Endometritis
- Mastitis
- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- Pharmacokinetics
- distribution
- absorption
- excretion
- metabolism
- Pharmacodynamics
- mechanism of action
- concentration
- half-life
- Pharmacogenetics
- Pharmacotherapeutics
- Side effects
- Drug interactions
- Contraindications
- Patient education
- Pregnancy and lactation safety