NURS 5433 Midterm Exam study guide
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Herpetic viral conjunctivitis is distinguished from other types of conjunctivitis by which
diagnostic finding? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dendritic lesions on fluorescein stain
What diagnostic exam is done to check optic nerve function and anterior chamber
inflammation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dilated Pupil Exam
Which two antibiotics are used for systemic chlamydia, and gonococcal conjunctivitis? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. Ceftriaxone
2. Doxycycline
Which of the following antibiotics is not recommended for cellulitis orbital and periorbital?
A. Cephalosporin
B. Ampicillin-clavulanic acid
C. Penicillin
D. Levofloxacin
,E. Ciprofloxacin - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Penicillin
What are the medications Rimexolone and Loteprednol used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Topical
steroid therapy for Pingueculum and Pterygium
What is the primary difference between a pingueculum and a pterygium?
A. Pingueculum causes vision loss, pterygium does not
B. Pingueculum is bilateral, pterygium is always unilateral
C. Pingueculum does not cross the cornea, pterygium extended onto the cornea
D. Pterygium is yellowish, pingueculum is vascular and red - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Pingueculum
does not cross the cornea, pterygium extended onto the cornea
When is surgical removal for. Pingueculum and Pterygium required? - CORRECT ANSWER-When
vision is impaired
A patient presents with a yellowish raised lesion on the nasal conjunctiva that does not affect.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Pingueculum
B. Pterygium
C. Cataract
D. Conjunctival hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Pingueculum
First line treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis includes
A. Oral doxycycline
B. Corticosteroid drops
,C. Erythromycin ointment
D. Artificial tears - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Erythromycin ointment
A fluorescien stain is used to diagnose:
A. Corneal abrasion
B. Blepharitis
C. Cataracts
D. Macular degeneration - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Corneal abrasion
Emily has chronic dry eye. The doctor suggested using Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion for her
eye but it did not work. Which of the following should the NP consider trying next? SATA
A. Topical corticosteroids
B. Systemic anti-inflammatory agents
C. Surgery
D. Autologous serum
E. Systemic omega 3 fatty acids
F. Impermanent punctal occlusion
G. Refer to an ophthalmologist - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Autologous serum
F. Impermanent punctal occlusion
G. Refer to an ophthalmologist
Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion is a level 2 treatment, she should move in to level 3 since
level 2 did not work.
Cataracts typically presents with:
, A. Eye discharge
B. Sharp eye pain
C. Halos around lights
D. Tearing and itching - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Halos around lights D
Diminished red reflex and the presence of a white reflex is associated with which eye disorder? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Cataracts
Which of the following organism is not the top 3 for bacterial conjunctivitis?
A. Staphylococcus aureus
B. Strep pneumoniae
C. Pseudomonas
D. Haemophilus influenzae - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Pseudomonas
A mother comes in with her newborn baby. She states that her baby has persistent tear
overflow, red eyes and mucus that comes out of the corner of her eyes when touched. which of
the following would you recommend for treatment?
A. Antibiotic drops
B. Topical steroids
C. Crigler massage
D. Referral for duct probing and catheter insertion to remove mucus - CORRECT ANSWER-C.
Crigler massage
Hyphema is a ophthalmic emergency, True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER-True
COMPLETE Exam QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+ LATEST 100% GUARANTEED PASS
NURS 5433 Midterm Exam study guide COMPLETE EXAM Questions and Answers (Verified
Answers) (Latest Update 2026) UPDATE!!
Herpetic viral conjunctivitis is distinguished from other types of conjunctivitis by which
diagnostic finding? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dendritic lesions on fluorescein stain
What diagnostic exam is done to check optic nerve function and anterior chamber
inflammation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dilated Pupil Exam
Which two antibiotics are used for systemic chlamydia, and gonococcal conjunctivitis? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. Ceftriaxone
2. Doxycycline
Which of the following antibiotics is not recommended for cellulitis orbital and periorbital?
A. Cephalosporin
B. Ampicillin-clavulanic acid
C. Penicillin
D. Levofloxacin
,E. Ciprofloxacin - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Penicillin
What are the medications Rimexolone and Loteprednol used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Topical
steroid therapy for Pingueculum and Pterygium
What is the primary difference between a pingueculum and a pterygium?
A. Pingueculum causes vision loss, pterygium does not
B. Pingueculum is bilateral, pterygium is always unilateral
C. Pingueculum does not cross the cornea, pterygium extended onto the cornea
D. Pterygium is yellowish, pingueculum is vascular and red - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Pingueculum
does not cross the cornea, pterygium extended onto the cornea
When is surgical removal for. Pingueculum and Pterygium required? - CORRECT ANSWER-When
vision is impaired
A patient presents with a yellowish raised lesion on the nasal conjunctiva that does not affect.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Pingueculum
B. Pterygium
C. Cataract
D. Conjunctival hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Pingueculum
First line treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis includes
A. Oral doxycycline
B. Corticosteroid drops
,C. Erythromycin ointment
D. Artificial tears - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Erythromycin ointment
A fluorescien stain is used to diagnose:
A. Corneal abrasion
B. Blepharitis
C. Cataracts
D. Macular degeneration - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Corneal abrasion
Emily has chronic dry eye. The doctor suggested using Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion for her
eye but it did not work. Which of the following should the NP consider trying next? SATA
A. Topical corticosteroids
B. Systemic anti-inflammatory agents
C. Surgery
D. Autologous serum
E. Systemic omega 3 fatty acids
F. Impermanent punctal occlusion
G. Refer to an ophthalmologist - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Autologous serum
F. Impermanent punctal occlusion
G. Refer to an ophthalmologist
Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion is a level 2 treatment, she should move in to level 3 since
level 2 did not work.
Cataracts typically presents with:
, A. Eye discharge
B. Sharp eye pain
C. Halos around lights
D. Tearing and itching - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Halos around lights D
Diminished red reflex and the presence of a white reflex is associated with which eye disorder? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Cataracts
Which of the following organism is not the top 3 for bacterial conjunctivitis?
A. Staphylococcus aureus
B. Strep pneumoniae
C. Pseudomonas
D. Haemophilus influenzae - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Pseudomonas
A mother comes in with her newborn baby. She states that her baby has persistent tear
overflow, red eyes and mucus that comes out of the corner of her eyes when touched. which of
the following would you recommend for treatment?
A. Antibiotic drops
B. Topical steroids
C. Crigler massage
D. Referral for duct probing and catheter insertion to remove mucus - CORRECT ANSWER-C.
Crigler massage
Hyphema is a ophthalmic emergency, True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER-True
