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Cmn 568- unit 1 study questions with complete solutions
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- CMN 568
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CMN 568 unit 1 study questions1. the test used to check for corneal light reflex in each eye, and its symmetry
is called: hirshberg test
2. What is the difference in recurrent sinusitis and chronic sinusitis: recurrent
is defined as successive episodes of bacterial infections of the sinuses each
lasting less than 30 days and separated by intervals of at least 10 days. chronic
is defined as episodes of inflammation of the paranasal sinuses lasting more than
90 days.
3. first line of treatment of AOM in children?: amoxicillin 80-90mg/kg/day divided
by 2 doses
4. A 3 y/o presents with AOM and mother reports severe allergy to PCN. What
is an alternative?: A macrolide, Bactrim, or clindamycin
5. 5 y/o presents w/AOM and mother reports a mild rash w/PCN medication.
What is an alternative for treatment?: 2nd or 3rd generation cephalosporins
6. what disease process may be observed by unequal pupils (anisocoria),
eyelid ptosis, iris heterochromia, and anhidrosis?: horners syndrome
7. what trait can quickly lead to optic atrophy and permanent vision loss with
even moderate elevations of intraocular pressure AND should be tested
for all African Americans whose status is unknown when hyphema is
observed?: sickle cell
8. what would be your treatment plan for an anaphylactic reaction due to a
bee sting on an upper limb?: -For anaphylaxis you'll give EPI 1:1000 ).01
mg/kg (max dose 0.3 in Peds and 0.5 in adults) IM
-Benadryl 1-2mg/kg peds w/max dose 50 mg IV
-ranitidine max dose 1 mg/kd peds w/max dose 50mg/kd IV
-crystalloid bolus (20mg/kg over 1 hour)
-solumedeol 1mg/kg for Peds IV
-sometimes also an albuterol neb
9. what are the most common antibiotics to cause anaphylaxis: amoxicillin
ampicillin
TMP-SMZ (trimethoprim-sulfonamide)
10. what is the 1st line of treatment for allergic rhinitis: -non-sedating antihista-
mines: LORATADINE, CETRIZINE
-intranasal corticosteroids
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-mast cell stabilizers: CROMOLYN
-Montelukast: SINGULAR
11. what is the 1st line treatment for Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in adults?: OTC
NSAIDS or acetaminophen nasal corticosteroids decongestants
-diagnosis is made when symptoms last longer than 10 days w/o improvement OR
worsening of symptoms w/in 20 days after initial improvement of symptoms.
-for pts w/focal signs such as periorbital edema, severe sinus tenderness, or severe
headache--do not wait 10 days for antibiotics
------1st line therapy: amoxicillin, bactrim, doxycycline, amoxicillian-clavulanate
------1st line therapy after recent abx use: levofloxacin, amoxicillain-clavulanate
12. what antibiotic do you avoid if you think the patient may have mono?:
amoxicillin b/c drug often precipitates a rash
13. every pt who complains of hearing loss should be referred for audiologic
evaluation except in what scenario?: when the cause is easily remediable.
example: cerumen impaction or otitis media. have child return at 4 wk intervals to
check progress of effusion. refer for audiology after 3 mo of continuous effusion in
children <3yr or at risk of language delay
14. what is the 1st line treatment for acute bacterial pharyngitis in adults? in
peds?: Adults & children > 27kg: Penicillin VK 250 mg orally TID or 500 mg BID for
10 days. Penicillin G IM if compliance or amoxicillin
--erythromycin/azithromycin or cephalosporins are used if PCN allergy.
PEDS: penicillin VK 50-70 mg/kg/d in 3 divided doses, benzathine penicillin 600,000
units IM in <27kg, 1.2 million units if >27kg, single dose. For PCN allergy use
azithromycin
15. A nurse practitioner is examining the eyes of a 5-year-old. On shining a
light onto the cornea so that it is seen on both eyes, the NP notes that is it at
the 10 o'clock in the right eye and 2 O'clock in the left eye. Interpretation of
this finding is:
A. nystagmus
B. Myopia
C. Normal
D. Strabismus: strabismus
16. The following statement of strabismus is true except:
A. Esotropia may be intermittent up to age 6 months
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B. Exotropia is normal after age 2 months
C. Strabismus may be latent (occurs only under binocular vision)
D. Strabismus requires ophthalmological referral if present after age 1 year: -
-exotropia is normal after 2 mo of age
--strabismus requires an ophthalmological referral if present after the age of 1 yr
(earlier tx is better)
17. A 45 yo mail comes the clinic with c/o right eye pain. It has been occuring
constantly over the last two days and is associated with redness. There has
been no increase lacrimation, purulent discharge, or HA. In addition to the
fundusocpic exam, it is crucial that the NP access:
A. visual fields
B. Cranial nerve 7,
C. Visual acuity,
D. The corneal reflex: visual acuity
18. A 75 yo pt c/o intense eye pain and generalized HA, after watching a movie
in the theater. The NP records the following findings OD with red sclera and
dilated pupil, OD > OS, decreased VA OD, OS WNL, no temporal tenderness.
These findings are most appropriately suggest: A. Acute glaucoma,
B. Open angle glaucoma,
C. Temporal arteritis,
D. retinal detachment: acute glaucoma
19. A NP suspects that a scratchy feeling in a pt's eye is a corneal abrasion.
There is photophobia and erythema, but no drainage or change in visual
acuity. PERRLA is noted. An appropriate NP intervention at this time would
include:
A. immediate referral
B. instillation of anesthetic ocular drops,
C. opthalmic antibiotic gtts and patching the eye
D. instillation of mydriatic gtts: instillation of anesthetic ocular drops
20. A pt is suspected to have bacterial conjunctivitis OU. The NP performs
flourescein test and notes a dendritic appearance on the cornea. This is
probably: A. glaucoma,
B herpes,
C a neisseria gonorrhea infection
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