NR 566 WEEK 3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Pros and cons of beta blocker use in glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWER--pros:
first line to lower IOP
-cons: can be absorbed systemically and cause bradycardia, heart block,
bronchospasm
How do you treat glaucoma in someone with asthma or COPD - CORRECT
ANSWER-BETAXOLOL
How do you treat of otitis media? - CORRECT ANSWER--pain medication
-high dose amoxicillin
-for low pcn allergy: cefuroxime, cefdinir, cefpodoxime
-for high pcn allergy: azithromycin, clarithromycin,
What is the most common pathogen in otitis media? - CORRECT ANSWER-
haemophilus influenzae
How do you treat resistant otitis media? - CORRECT ANSWER--oral therapy
with amoxicillin/clavulanate (augmentin)
, -s/e of clavulanate is diarrhea
What are the most common pathogens in otitis externa? - CORRECT ANSWER-
pseudomonas aeruginosa and s. aureus
How do you treat of otitis externa? - CORRECT ANSWER--pain relievers
- topical acetic acid plus alcohol ear drops
-ciprofloxacin ear drops
-oral ciprofloxacin
-cephalexin (keflex) in kids due to risk of tendon rupture in less than age 18 with
oral quinolones
-pt with diabetes or immune deficiency should receive systemic therapy or
combination of systemic and local
Bacterial vs. fungal otitis externa - CORRECT ANSWER-fungal is caused by
aspergillis and candida
-manifests as intense pruitis and erythema, with our without pain or hearing loss
- tx with acidifying drops ( 2% acetic acid solution)
-clomitrazole (lotrimin) drops
-oral itraconazole and fluconazole
Treatment of mild acne - CORRECT ANSWER--topical antibiotics and topical
retinoids
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ANSWERS 100% PASS
Pros and cons of beta blocker use in glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWER--pros:
first line to lower IOP
-cons: can be absorbed systemically and cause bradycardia, heart block,
bronchospasm
How do you treat glaucoma in someone with asthma or COPD - CORRECT
ANSWER-BETAXOLOL
How do you treat of otitis media? - CORRECT ANSWER--pain medication
-high dose amoxicillin
-for low pcn allergy: cefuroxime, cefdinir, cefpodoxime
-for high pcn allergy: azithromycin, clarithromycin,
What is the most common pathogen in otitis media? - CORRECT ANSWER-
haemophilus influenzae
How do you treat resistant otitis media? - CORRECT ANSWER--oral therapy
with amoxicillin/clavulanate (augmentin)
, -s/e of clavulanate is diarrhea
What are the most common pathogens in otitis externa? - CORRECT ANSWER-
pseudomonas aeruginosa and s. aureus
How do you treat of otitis externa? - CORRECT ANSWER--pain relievers
- topical acetic acid plus alcohol ear drops
-ciprofloxacin ear drops
-oral ciprofloxacin
-cephalexin (keflex) in kids due to risk of tendon rupture in less than age 18 with
oral quinolones
-pt with diabetes or immune deficiency should receive systemic therapy or
combination of systemic and local
Bacterial vs. fungal otitis externa - CORRECT ANSWER-fungal is caused by
aspergillis and candida
-manifests as intense pruitis and erythema, with our without pain or hearing loss
- tx with acidifying drops ( 2% acetic acid solution)
-clomitrazole (lotrimin) drops
-oral itraconazole and fluconazole
Treatment of mild acne - CORRECT ANSWER--topical antibiotics and topical
retinoids
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
