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1. Your patient is complaining of moderate painful dry eyes. You have
diagnosed him with Dry Eye Syndrome: Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca. You
will prescribe for this patient:
a. referral to opthalmologist
b. artificial tears
c. cholinergic agonists
d. topical cyclosporine
2. You have ordered Valtrex for a patient with the herpes virus in the genitalia.
You, the NP are aware that valacyclovir is effective against various visions.
You understand that this medication should be taken days
a. 1000 mg three times a day for 7 to 10
b. 2000 mg daily for suppression therapy
c. 2000 mg three times a day for 7 to 10 days for initial
d. 1000 mg two times a day for 1 day for recurrent infections
3. Which medication is commonly used to treat fungal infections of the skin, such as
athlete's foot or ringworm?
a. Antifungal creams (e.g., clotrimazole, miconazole)
b. Acyclovir
c. Oral antihistamines
d. Nasal decongestants
4. What is the first-line treatment for mild to moderate seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff)?
a. Topical antifungal agents (e.g., ketoconazole)
b. Oral antibiotics
c. Topical corticosteroids
d. Nasal decongestants
5. You are obtaining a medical history on a patient that has been diagnosed with
Psoriasis. You understand that this medication may exacerbate the psoriasis.
a. Antibiotics
b. Diuertics
c. Insulin
d. Beta-Blockers
6. The client will need a prophylactic agent for herpes simplex. The nurse anticipates
that the client will be ordered:
a. ciprofloxacin (Cipro).
b. fluconazole (Diflucan).
c. oral acyclovir (Zovirax).
d. pentazocine (Talwin).
7. For severe, recalcitrant psoriasis that affects more than 30% of the body, all of the
following treatments are recommended except:
a. methotrexate.
b. topical anthralin (Drithocreme).
c. tumor necrosis factor (TNF) modulators.
d. cyclosporine.
, 8. Your patient has been diagnosed with warts. You understand that the warts that
need to removed as a first line treatment are:
a. Plantar warts
b. Filiform
c. Common warts
d. Verruca plantaris
9. True or False: Use of antibiotic prophylaxis for recurrent AOM is controversial due to
lack of supporting evidence.
a. True
b. False
10. Which medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of blepharitis, an
inflammation of the eyelids?
a. Eyelid scrubs or warm compresses
b. Topical corticosteroids
c. Antifungal creams
d. Oral antiviral drugs
11. You have a patient that was diagnosed with otitis externa, and they want to treat with
ear candles. You reply:
a. "That is an old remedy, it will take time for the ear to heal"
b. "It has never been evaluated and therefore not recommended."
c. "Be careful with the fire"
d. "It is an effective treatment, the choice is up to you"
12. Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat allergic
conjunctivitis?
a. Antihistamines
b. Antiviral drugs
c. Anticoagulants
d. Antidepressants
13. Your patient has been diagnosed with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma. You
understand that the medications reduce intraocular pressure by:
a. Increased aqueous humor outflow
b. Increased carbonic anhydrase activity
c. Increased aqueous humor reabsorption
d. All are correct
14. Which of the following medications is commonly prescribed for the treatment
of skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis?
a. Hydrocortisone
b. Acetaminophen
c. Ibuprofen
d. Antibiotics
15. Which medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of glaucoma?
a. Beta-blockers (c.g.. timolol)
b. Artificial tears
c. Topical corticosteroids
d. Antiviral drugs
16. What is the primary treatment approach for atopic dermatitis (eczema)?
Latest Update - St. Thomas University | 2026
1. Your patient is complaining of moderate painful dry eyes. You have
diagnosed him with Dry Eye Syndrome: Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca. You
will prescribe for this patient:
a. referral to opthalmologist
b. artificial tears
c. cholinergic agonists
d. topical cyclosporine
2. You have ordered Valtrex for a patient with the herpes virus in the genitalia.
You, the NP are aware that valacyclovir is effective against various visions.
You understand that this medication should be taken days
a. 1000 mg three times a day for 7 to 10
b. 2000 mg daily for suppression therapy
c. 2000 mg three times a day for 7 to 10 days for initial
d. 1000 mg two times a day for 1 day for recurrent infections
3. Which medication is commonly used to treat fungal infections of the skin, such as
athlete's foot or ringworm?
a. Antifungal creams (e.g., clotrimazole, miconazole)
b. Acyclovir
c. Oral antihistamines
d. Nasal decongestants
4. What is the first-line treatment for mild to moderate seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff)?
a. Topical antifungal agents (e.g., ketoconazole)
b. Oral antibiotics
c. Topical corticosteroids
d. Nasal decongestants
5. You are obtaining a medical history on a patient that has been diagnosed with
Psoriasis. You understand that this medication may exacerbate the psoriasis.
a. Antibiotics
b. Diuertics
c. Insulin
d. Beta-Blockers
6. The client will need a prophylactic agent for herpes simplex. The nurse anticipates
that the client will be ordered:
a. ciprofloxacin (Cipro).
b. fluconazole (Diflucan).
c. oral acyclovir (Zovirax).
d. pentazocine (Talwin).
7. For severe, recalcitrant psoriasis that affects more than 30% of the body, all of the
following treatments are recommended except:
a. methotrexate.
b. topical anthralin (Drithocreme).
c. tumor necrosis factor (TNF) modulators.
d. cyclosporine.
, 8. Your patient has been diagnosed with warts. You understand that the warts that
need to removed as a first line treatment are:
a. Plantar warts
b. Filiform
c. Common warts
d. Verruca plantaris
9. True or False: Use of antibiotic prophylaxis for recurrent AOM is controversial due to
lack of supporting evidence.
a. True
b. False
10. Which medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of blepharitis, an
inflammation of the eyelids?
a. Eyelid scrubs or warm compresses
b. Topical corticosteroids
c. Antifungal creams
d. Oral antiviral drugs
11. You have a patient that was diagnosed with otitis externa, and they want to treat with
ear candles. You reply:
a. "That is an old remedy, it will take time for the ear to heal"
b. "It has never been evaluated and therefore not recommended."
c. "Be careful with the fire"
d. "It is an effective treatment, the choice is up to you"
12. Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat allergic
conjunctivitis?
a. Antihistamines
b. Antiviral drugs
c. Anticoagulants
d. Antidepressants
13. Your patient has been diagnosed with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma. You
understand that the medications reduce intraocular pressure by:
a. Increased aqueous humor outflow
b. Increased carbonic anhydrase activity
c. Increased aqueous humor reabsorption
d. All are correct
14. Which of the following medications is commonly prescribed for the treatment
of skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis?
a. Hydrocortisone
b. Acetaminophen
c. Ibuprofen
d. Antibiotics
15. Which medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of glaucoma?
a. Beta-blockers (c.g.. timolol)
b. Artificial tears
c. Topical corticosteroids
d. Antiviral drugs
16. What is the primary treatment approach for atopic dermatitis (eczema)?
