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NR511 Week 3 (2026 | 2027) Questions with 100% Correct
Answers UPDATED!!!
Pt is have difficulty getting rid of a corneal infection. Pt asks
why, you respond ..
-Systemic antibx have difficulty getting to that area of the eye
- Because the cornea doesn't have a blood supply, an infection
can't be fought off as usual
-Becasue the infection was painless, it was not treated early
enough
We can't determine the causative agent - ANSWER - Because
the cornea doesn't have a blood supply, an infection can't be
fought off as usual
An 82 yr old presents with eye problem. Reports his/her eyes
are always dry and look "sunken in". You suspect
-Detached retina
-Hypothyroidism
- Cushing syndrome
-Normal age-related changes - ANSWER -Normal age-related
changes
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Pt complains of a red eye. In deciding between a diagnosis of
conjunctivitis and iritis, one distinguishing characteristic
between the two is:
- Eye discomfort
- A ciliary flush
-Slow progression
- no change in or slightly blurry vision - ANSWER - A ciliary flush
Pt with vial conjunctivitis - Your treatment should include:
- Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic drops
- Supportive measures and lubricating eye drops.
- Gentamicin ophthalmic ointment
- Oral erythromycin for 14 days - ANSWER - Supportive
measures and lubricating eye drops.
Pt presents with painful red eye WITHOUT discharge. You
should suspect:
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Bacterial conjunctivitis
NR511 Week 3 (2026 | 2027) Questions with 100% Correct
Answers UPDATED!!!
Pt is have difficulty getting rid of a corneal infection. Pt asks
why, you respond ..
-Systemic antibx have difficulty getting to that area of the eye
- Because the cornea doesn't have a blood supply, an infection
can't be fought off as usual
-Becasue the infection was painless, it was not treated early
enough
We can't determine the causative agent - ANSWER - Because
the cornea doesn't have a blood supply, an infection can't be
fought off as usual
An 82 yr old presents with eye problem. Reports his/her eyes
are always dry and look "sunken in". You suspect
-Detached retina
-Hypothyroidism
- Cushing syndrome
-Normal age-related changes - ANSWER -Normal age-related
changes
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Pt complains of a red eye. In deciding between a diagnosis of
conjunctivitis and iritis, one distinguishing characteristic
between the two is:
- Eye discomfort
- A ciliary flush
-Slow progression
- no change in or slightly blurry vision - ANSWER - A ciliary flush
Pt with vial conjunctivitis - Your treatment should include:
- Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic drops
- Supportive measures and lubricating eye drops.
- Gentamicin ophthalmic ointment
- Oral erythromycin for 14 days - ANSWER - Supportive
measures and lubricating eye drops.
Pt presents with painful red eye WITHOUT discharge. You
should suspect:
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Bacterial conjunctivitis
