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NR 511/ NR511 MIDTERM EXAM: DIFFERENTIAL
DIAGNOSIS AND PRIMARY CARE PRACTICUM
REVIEW| QUESTIONS & ANSWERS| GRADE A|
100% CORRECT (NEW 2025/ 2026 UPDATE)
(VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)- CHAMBERLAIN




1. What is the most common cause of viral pharyngitis? - ANS ✓Adenovirus

Mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr)

HSV-1

RSV

Flu A&B

Coxsackie

Enteroviruses



2. What is the most common cause of acute n/v? - ANS ✓Acute gastroenteritis



3. What is the importance of obtaining an abdominal XR to rule out perforation or

obstruction even though the diagnosis of diverticulitis can be made clinically? -

ANS ✓To look for free air (indicating perforation), ileus, or obstruction and treat

empirically. Early treatment leads to better outcomes, so don't delay treatment.



4. What are colon cancer screening recommendations relative to certain

populations? - ANS ✓Age 50 or older: initial scope at 50yo, then every 10yrs.



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If at increased/high risk of colorectal cancer, start screening earlier (i.e. age 40) and be

screened more often based on findings.

African Americans: Starts screening at age 40-45.



5. Identify at least two disorders that are considered to be disorders related to

conductive hearing loss. - ANS ✓Cerumen accumulation/impaction

FB in ear canal

Otitis externa

Chronic otitis media

Middle ear effusion

Tosclerosis

Vascular anomaly

Cholesteatoma



6. What is the most common cause of bacterial pharyngitis? - ANS ✓Group A Beta

Hemolytic Streptococcus (GABHS)



7. What are the clinical findings associated with mononucleosis? - ANS ✓Gradual

onset of fever

Marked malaise

Severe sore throat

Maybe exudative tonsillitis (50% of cases)

Palatal petechiae/rash

Anterior/posterior cervical lymphadenopathy

Splenic enlargement



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8. How is the diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis made clinically based on the

Centor criteria? - ANS ✓Fever >38C (100.5F)

Tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy

No cough

Pharyngotonsillar exudate



Presence of all 4 strongly suggest GABHS infection.

3 or more present: empirically dx and treat w/out further testing



9. What is one intervention for a pt with gastroenteritis? - ANS ✓Fluid repletion

(PO if possible, pedialyte; IVF for more severe dehydration)

Nutrition



10. When are stool studies warranted? - ANS ✓In pts with severe or prolonged

diarrhea, fever >38.5C, bloody stools, stools +leukocytes/occult blood



11. What is an appropriate treatment for prophylaxis or treatment of traveler's

diarrhea? - ANS ✓Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim DS) 1 tab BID x3days

Cipro 500mg

Norfloxacin (Noroxin) 400mg

Ofloxacin (Floxin) 300mg



12. Describe the component of the H&P that should be done for a pt with abd pain. -

ANS ✓OLDCARTS



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Upper abd pain: ask about chronic/recurring and related symptoms (bloating, fullness,

heartburn, n/v)

Lower abd pain: if acute, is pain sharp, intermittent continuous? If chronic, is there a change

in bowel habits (alternating diarrhea/constipation)?

Radiation?



13. What is at least one effective treatment for IBS? - ANS ✓Diet (avoid lactose,

caffeine, legumes, artificial sweeteners; eat low-fat diet with increased protein, high

fiber, bulk-producing agents, 64oz water daily)

Lifestyle modification

Exercise

Stress reduction

Pharm (for moderate-severe symptoms only): antidiarrheals (imodium, lomotil), laxatives

(lactulose, mag hydroxide), antispasmodics (dicyclomine, hyoscyamine), tricyclic

antidepressants; avoid anticholinergics with glaucoma and BPH pts.



14. What is at least one prescription med used to treat chronic constipation? - ANS

✓Linzess (linaclotide)

Trulance (plecanatide)

Amitiza (lubiprostone)

Lactulose

Mag hydroxide



15. What is at least one treatment for Meniere's disease? - ANS ✓Bedrest with eyes

closed, protection from falling



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