NR 602 MIDTERM 2025 EXAM ACTUAL
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What is hand foot mouth? Correct Answer Highly
contagious viral illness, most common in kids <5
What is the most common cause of HFM? Correct Answer
Coxsackie A 16
What are s/s of HFM? Correct Answer Fever
Vesicular eruptions in oropharynx that may ulcerate
Maculopapular rash involving hands & feet
Rash evolves into vesicles, esp. on dorsa of hands/feet
Lesions on buccal mucosa, palate, palms/soles, buttocks
Malaise
Abd pain
Enlarged anterior cervical/submandibular nodes
How long does HFM usually last? Correct Answer 1-2wks
,When does the exanthem of HFM occur? Correct Answer
Usually 1-2 days after oral lesions
What are some differentials for HFM? Correct Answer
Herpangina
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
What is the treatment for HFM? Correct Answer Maintain
hydration
Cool liquids
Avoid spicy food
Rest
Topical aluminum hydroxide/mag hydroxide gel
w/diphenhydramine applied to painful lesions
Topical anesthetics: Kank A, Orabase
What is strep pharyngitis? Correct Answer Acute
inflammation of pharynx/tonsils, associated w/crowding
(like school, daycare)
What are s/s of viral pharyngitis? Correct Answer
Red/swollen tonsils
Red/swollen throat
Cough (almost always excludes Strep)
Conjunctivitis
Nasal congestion
Diarrhea
What are s/s of bacterial pharyngitis? Correct Answer
Swollen uvula
White spots
What commonly causes bacterial pharyngitis? Correct
Answer Group A strep
What increases the risk of getting pharyngitis? Correct
Answer Fam h/o rheumatic fever
Day care
What are s/s of strep throat? Correct Answer Cervical
adenopathy
Fever >102
No cough/nasal congestion
Petechiae on soft palate
Beefy red tonsils
Sandpaper rash (nose, neck, torso)
Abd pain
HA
What are some diagnostic tests for pharyngitis? Correct
Answer Rapid strep
CBC (WBC shift to the left)
Monospot if mono suspected
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