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NRNP 6566 Advanced Care
of Adults in Acute Settings I –
Week 9 Knowledge Check
with Verified Answers
(2025/2026)
Instructions
This is a Week 9 knowledge check.
Choose the most accurate response for each clinical scenario.
Read carefully—some questions may have closely related
options.Sectio
Review all rationales for deeper understanding.
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Question 1
A 45-year-old patient presents to the acute care clinic with symptoms of acute
otitis media, including ear pain, fever, and bulging tympanic membrane. What
factors should the advanced practice nurse consider when making an empiric
antibiotic decision for this patient?
A. Patient age, local resistance patterns, and comorbidities B. Only the patient's
allergy history C. The cost of the antibiotic D. The duration of symptoms alone
Answer: A. Patient age, local resistance patterns, and comorbidities
Rationale: Empiric antibiotic selection for acute otitis media considers patient -
specific factors like age (higher risk in children under 2), local antimicrobial
resistance patterns, and comorbidities to ensure efficacy and minimize resistance
development, per IDSA guidelines. Allergy history is important but not the sole
factor; cost and symptom duration are secondary considerations.
Question 2
A 62-year-old male with suspected community-acquired pneumonia is admitted to
the acute care unit. Based on the 2019 ATS/IDSA guidelines, which empiric
antibiotic regimen is most appropriate for this outpatient treatment candidate?
A. Azithromycin monotherapy B. Ceftriaxone plus doxycycline C. Levofloxacin
D. Amoxicillin-clavulanate
Answer: C. Levofloxacin Rationale: For stable outpatients with community-
acquired pneumonia without recent antibiotics or comorbidities, a respiratory
fluoroquinolone like levofloxacin is recommended as monotherapy due to broad
coverage of Streptococcus pneumoniae and atypicals, per 2019 ATS/IDSA
guidelines. Azithromycin is suitable for healthy adults, but levofloxacin is
preferred for broader coverage in older adults.
Question 3
NRNP 6566 Advanced Care
of Adults in Acute Settings I –
Week 9 Knowledge Check
with Verified Answers
(2025/2026)
Instructions
This is a Week 9 knowledge check.
Choose the most accurate response for each clinical scenario.
Read carefully—some questions may have closely related
options.Sectio
Review all rationales for deeper understanding.
, 2
Question 1
A 45-year-old patient presents to the acute care clinic with symptoms of acute
otitis media, including ear pain, fever, and bulging tympanic membrane. What
factors should the advanced practice nurse consider when making an empiric
antibiotic decision for this patient?
A. Patient age, local resistance patterns, and comorbidities B. Only the patient's
allergy history C. The cost of the antibiotic D. The duration of symptoms alone
Answer: A. Patient age, local resistance patterns, and comorbidities
Rationale: Empiric antibiotic selection for acute otitis media considers patient -
specific factors like age (higher risk in children under 2), local antimicrobial
resistance patterns, and comorbidities to ensure efficacy and minimize resistance
development, per IDSA guidelines. Allergy history is important but not the sole
factor; cost and symptom duration are secondary considerations.
Question 2
A 62-year-old male with suspected community-acquired pneumonia is admitted to
the acute care unit. Based on the 2019 ATS/IDSA guidelines, which empiric
antibiotic regimen is most appropriate for this outpatient treatment candidate?
A. Azithromycin monotherapy B. Ceftriaxone plus doxycycline C. Levofloxacin
D. Amoxicillin-clavulanate
Answer: C. Levofloxacin Rationale: For stable outpatients with community-
acquired pneumonia without recent antibiotics or comorbidities, a respiratory
fluoroquinolone like levofloxacin is recommended as monotherapy due to broad
coverage of Streptococcus pneumoniae and atypicals, per 2019 ATS/IDSA
guidelines. Azithromycin is suitable for healthy adults, but levofloxacin is
preferred for broader coverage in older adults.
Question 3
