,The bacterium responsible for the highest mortality in pts with CAP is:
A. Streptococcus Pneumoniae
B. Mycoplasma pneumoniae
C. Moraxella catarrhalis
D. Haemophilus influenzae
When initially treating adults for bronchitis, which would the NP be least likely to
order?
A. Expectorants
B. Antibiotics
C. Bronchodilators
D. Antitussives
What is the least common pathogen found in community-acquired atypical
pneumonia?
A. Moxarella catarrhalis
B. Strep Pneumo
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Mycoplasma Pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Pseudomonas: is an
uncommon cause of CAP but is very difficult bacteria to treat
Which of the following is recommended for erythema migrans treatment in early
stages of lyme disease?
, A. Doxycyline (Vibramycin) 100mg PO BID X21 days
B. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 250 mg PO BID X14 days
C. Erythromycin (E-mycin) 333mg PO TID X10 days
D. Dixoxacillin 500mg PO BID X 10 days - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Doxycyline
100mg PO BID X21 days- Recommended by the CDC as gold standard treatment
28 y.o. student presents with "hacking cough." Productive with small amounts
sputum, runny nose. Doesn't take any meds, no allergies, no significant PMH.
Temp: 99.9F, Resp: 16/min, HR: 90 BPM, diffuse fine crackles. CXR shows diffuse
infiltrates in lower lobe of right lung. CBC shows WBC count 10,500. What is most
likely diagnosis?
A. Strep pneumo
B. Mycoplasma pneumo
C. Acute Bronchitis
D. Legionnaires disease - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Mycoplasma: most commonly
seen in children and young adults. spread through droplets, sneezing and
coughing at close distance. DX made through sx and CXR showing infiltrate to
lower lobes
30 y.o. c/o pruritic hives over chest/ arms but denies SOB, difficulty swallowing.
Reports family hx allergic rhinitis, & asthma. Which of the following interventions
is most appropriate?
A. Perform thorough History
B. Prescribe PO antihistamine such as benadryl 25mg PO QD
C. IM Epinephrine 1:1000 STAT
A. Streptococcus Pneumoniae
B. Mycoplasma pneumoniae
C. Moraxella catarrhalis
D. Haemophilus influenzae
When initially treating adults for bronchitis, which would the NP be least likely to
order?
A. Expectorants
B. Antibiotics
C. Bronchodilators
D. Antitussives
What is the least common pathogen found in community-acquired atypical
pneumonia?
A. Moxarella catarrhalis
B. Strep Pneumo
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Mycoplasma Pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Pseudomonas: is an
uncommon cause of CAP but is very difficult bacteria to treat
Which of the following is recommended for erythema migrans treatment in early
stages of lyme disease?
, A. Doxycyline (Vibramycin) 100mg PO BID X21 days
B. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 250 mg PO BID X14 days
C. Erythromycin (E-mycin) 333mg PO TID X10 days
D. Dixoxacillin 500mg PO BID X 10 days - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Doxycyline
100mg PO BID X21 days- Recommended by the CDC as gold standard treatment
28 y.o. student presents with "hacking cough." Productive with small amounts
sputum, runny nose. Doesn't take any meds, no allergies, no significant PMH.
Temp: 99.9F, Resp: 16/min, HR: 90 BPM, diffuse fine crackles. CXR shows diffuse
infiltrates in lower lobe of right lung. CBC shows WBC count 10,500. What is most
likely diagnosis?
A. Strep pneumo
B. Mycoplasma pneumo
C. Acute Bronchitis
D. Legionnaires disease - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Mycoplasma: most commonly
seen in children and young adults. spread through droplets, sneezing and
coughing at close distance. DX made through sx and CXR showing infiltrate to
lower lobes
30 y.o. c/o pruritic hives over chest/ arms but denies SOB, difficulty swallowing.
Reports family hx allergic rhinitis, & asthma. Which of the following interventions
is most appropriate?
A. Perform thorough History
B. Prescribe PO antihistamine such as benadryl 25mg PO QD
C. IM Epinephrine 1:1000 STAT
