Midterm Exam: NR568 / NR 568
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Advanced Pharmacology for the
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
Nurse Practitioner | Questions and
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
Chamberlain
Question:
What beta blocker should be prescribed for glaucoma patients with asthma or
COPD?
Answer:
Betaxolol is the only ophthalmic B-blocker which is B1 selective and preferred
for pts with asthma and COPD.
Question:
How do most cases of otitis media resolve?
Answer:
Most cases resolve spontaneously, within a week.
,Question:
When should antibacterial treatment be prescribed for otitis media in
children under 6 months of age?
Answer:
Antibacterial treatment should be prescribed for children under 6 months of
age.
Question:
What is the recommended approach for 6 months to 2 years old with
unilateral acute otitis media and mild symptoms without otorrhea?
Answer:
Observation is recommended for unilateral AOM with mild symptoms and
without otorrhea in children aged 6 months to 2 years.
Question:
What is the treatment approach for otitis media in children 2 years and older
based on illness severity?
Answer:
Antibacterial therapy is recommended if the illness is severe, while
observation is recommended if the illness is not severe in children 2 years and
older.
,Question:
What is the first-line treatment for otitis media unless there is a penicillin
allergy?
Answer:
Amoxicillin Clavulanate 875/125mg PO BID is the first-line treatment for
otitis media unless there is a penicillin allergy.
Question:
What are some other considerations for otitis media treatment besides
Amoxicillin Clavulanate?
Answer:
Other considerations for otitis media treatment include Amoxicillin,
Cefuroxime, Cefpodoxime, and Cefdinir for 5-7 days.
Question:
Symptoms of Bacterial Otitis Externa
Answer:
Rapid-onset ear pain, pruritis, sensation of ear fullness, tenderness on
manipulation of the external ear, edema, or erythema of the EAC
, Question:
Treatment of Bacterial Otitis Externa
Answer:
Includes cleaning of the ear and topical antimicrobials
Question:
Treatment of Fungal Otitis Externa
Answer:
Involves cleaning and application of acidifying drops such as 2% acetic acid
solution applied 3-4 times a day for 7 days
Question:
How is mild acne treated?
Answer:
Topical antibiotic and retinoids
Question:
What is the treatment for moderate acne?
Answer:
Oral antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline) and comedolytics (retinoids and
azelaic acid)
(Latest Update )
Advanced Pharmacology for the
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
Nurse Practitioner | Questions and
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
Chamberlain
Question:
What beta blocker should be prescribed for glaucoma patients with asthma or
COPD?
Answer:
Betaxolol is the only ophthalmic B-blocker which is B1 selective and preferred
for pts with asthma and COPD.
Question:
How do most cases of otitis media resolve?
Answer:
Most cases resolve spontaneously, within a week.
,Question:
When should antibacterial treatment be prescribed for otitis media in
children under 6 months of age?
Answer:
Antibacterial treatment should be prescribed for children under 6 months of
age.
Question:
What is the recommended approach for 6 months to 2 years old with
unilateral acute otitis media and mild symptoms without otorrhea?
Answer:
Observation is recommended for unilateral AOM with mild symptoms and
without otorrhea in children aged 6 months to 2 years.
Question:
What is the treatment approach for otitis media in children 2 years and older
based on illness severity?
Answer:
Antibacterial therapy is recommended if the illness is severe, while
observation is recommended if the illness is not severe in children 2 years and
older.
,Question:
What is the first-line treatment for otitis media unless there is a penicillin
allergy?
Answer:
Amoxicillin Clavulanate 875/125mg PO BID is the first-line treatment for
otitis media unless there is a penicillin allergy.
Question:
What are some other considerations for otitis media treatment besides
Amoxicillin Clavulanate?
Answer:
Other considerations for otitis media treatment include Amoxicillin,
Cefuroxime, Cefpodoxime, and Cefdinir for 5-7 days.
Question:
Symptoms of Bacterial Otitis Externa
Answer:
Rapid-onset ear pain, pruritis, sensation of ear fullness, tenderness on
manipulation of the external ear, edema, or erythema of the EAC
, Question:
Treatment of Bacterial Otitis Externa
Answer:
Includes cleaning of the ear and topical antimicrobials
Question:
Treatment of Fungal Otitis Externa
Answer:
Involves cleaning and application of acidifying drops such as 2% acetic acid
solution applied 3-4 times a day for 7 days
Question:
How is mild acne treated?
Answer:
Topical antibiotic and retinoids
Question:
What is the treatment for moderate acne?
Answer:
Oral antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline) and comedolytics (retinoids and
azelaic acid)
