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NUR 524 EXAM 3 LATEST 2026 ACTUAL VERIFIED
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!||
What are the common PNA pathogens that form
abcesses? - Answer-Myobacterium TB, MRSA, endemic
fungi, atypical mycobacterium
What PNA pathogens would you find in someone who
resides in or recently visited the Southwest US? - Answer-
Coccidiodes species
What symptoms are more likely with atypical PNA's? -
Answer-HA and sore throat
What are your first line drugs of choice for treatment of
CAP in a patient without PCN allergy? - Answer-No
comorbids: Amoxicillin
With comorbids: Augmentin
A 65-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-year history of
dyspnea on exertion. He reports dyspnea and occasional
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wheezing mainly with increased exertion like climbing
stairs or walking briskly up an incline. He reports no chest
pain. He has a 15-year history of well-controlled
hypertension and hyperlipidemia treated with amlodipine
and atorvastatin. He has a 30 pack-year history of
smoking. On physical examination, his vital signs are
normal. His lungs are clear to auscultation. His laboratory
work reveals a normal complete blood count and
chemistry panel. Spirometry shows a postbronchodilator
FEV1 of 80% and FEV1/FVC ratio of 0.65. A chest
radiograph and electrocardiogram are both normal. What
is the most appropriate initial treatment for this patient?
A Inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta-agonist
B Long-acting beta-agonist
C Long-acting muscarinic antagonist
D Short-acting beta-agonist - Answer-D
A 54-year-old man with a 40 pack-year smoking history
presents to the primary care office for a follow-up for
chronic cough that began 2 years ago. His recent
spirometry testing revealed a postbronchodilator
FEV1/FVC ratio of 0.6 and an FEV1 of 75% of predicted
normal. His oxygen saturation is 92%. What is the most
appropriate initial pharmacologic therapy for this patient?
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A Budesonide nebulizer 2 mg four times daily
B Ipratropium bromide 2 inhalations four times
dailyCorrect Answer
C Long-term supplemental oxygen therapy
D Theophylline 300 mg three times daily - Answer-B
A 67-year-old man presents to the clinic for a routine
follow-up visit. He was diagnosed with GOLD category B
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease three years ago.
He has had one mild exacerbation in the past year but no
hospitalizations. His initial presenting symptoms of
dyspnea and productive cough have improved significantly
with daily use of inhaled tiotropium. SpO2 with ambulation
is 94%. The patient stopped smoking five years ago and
carries a 35-year pack history. He received pneumococcal
conjugate vaccine one year ago. Which of the following is
the most appropriate additional step in management?
A Advise that pulmonary rehabilitation is ineffective
B Order pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
C Prescribe oxygen 2L/NC for use with ambulation
D Repeat dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine -
Answer-B
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A 14-month-old girl presents to the office with a three-day
history of rhinorrhea and low-grade temperature. Today
the patient has developed a cough and parents note some
changes in her breathing. She has no history of asthma or
any other pulmonary problems. On examination, there is
diffuse wheezing, mild substernal retractions, and mild
tachypnea. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis?
A Acute bronchiolitis
B Asthma exacerbation
C Bacterial pneumonia
D Croup - Answer-A
Bronchiolitis is a common illness in children under two
years of age that affects the lower respiratory tract and is
noted as the first episode of wheezing in otherwise healthy
children. The bronchioles are invaded by a virus, causing
inflammation and obstruction. Patients usually start with a
prodrome of upper respiratory symptoms, like rhinorrhea
or nasal congestion, and low-grade fever. These
symptoms typically last for two to three days and then
peak on days three through five
What percentage of cases of bronchitis are viral? -
Answer-90%
NUR 524 EXAM 3 LATEST 2026 ACTUAL VERIFIED
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!||
What are the common PNA pathogens that form
abcesses? - Answer-Myobacterium TB, MRSA, endemic
fungi, atypical mycobacterium
What PNA pathogens would you find in someone who
resides in or recently visited the Southwest US? - Answer-
Coccidiodes species
What symptoms are more likely with atypical PNA's? -
Answer-HA and sore throat
What are your first line drugs of choice for treatment of
CAP in a patient without PCN allergy? - Answer-No
comorbids: Amoxicillin
With comorbids: Augmentin
A 65-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-year history of
dyspnea on exertion. He reports dyspnea and occasional
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wheezing mainly with increased exertion like climbing
stairs or walking briskly up an incline. He reports no chest
pain. He has a 15-year history of well-controlled
hypertension and hyperlipidemia treated with amlodipine
and atorvastatin. He has a 30 pack-year history of
smoking. On physical examination, his vital signs are
normal. His lungs are clear to auscultation. His laboratory
work reveals a normal complete blood count and
chemistry panel. Spirometry shows a postbronchodilator
FEV1 of 80% and FEV1/FVC ratio of 0.65. A chest
radiograph and electrocardiogram are both normal. What
is the most appropriate initial treatment for this patient?
A Inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta-agonist
B Long-acting beta-agonist
C Long-acting muscarinic antagonist
D Short-acting beta-agonist - Answer-D
A 54-year-old man with a 40 pack-year smoking history
presents to the primary care office for a follow-up for
chronic cough that began 2 years ago. His recent
spirometry testing revealed a postbronchodilator
FEV1/FVC ratio of 0.6 and an FEV1 of 75% of predicted
normal. His oxygen saturation is 92%. What is the most
appropriate initial pharmacologic therapy for this patient?
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A Budesonide nebulizer 2 mg four times daily
B Ipratropium bromide 2 inhalations four times
dailyCorrect Answer
C Long-term supplemental oxygen therapy
D Theophylline 300 mg three times daily - Answer-B
A 67-year-old man presents to the clinic for a routine
follow-up visit. He was diagnosed with GOLD category B
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease three years ago.
He has had one mild exacerbation in the past year but no
hospitalizations. His initial presenting symptoms of
dyspnea and productive cough have improved significantly
with daily use of inhaled tiotropium. SpO2 with ambulation
is 94%. The patient stopped smoking five years ago and
carries a 35-year pack history. He received pneumococcal
conjugate vaccine one year ago. Which of the following is
the most appropriate additional step in management?
A Advise that pulmonary rehabilitation is ineffective
B Order pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
C Prescribe oxygen 2L/NC for use with ambulation
D Repeat dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine -
Answer-B
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A 14-month-old girl presents to the office with a three-day
history of rhinorrhea and low-grade temperature. Today
the patient has developed a cough and parents note some
changes in her breathing. She has no history of asthma or
any other pulmonary problems. On examination, there is
diffuse wheezing, mild substernal retractions, and mild
tachypnea. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis?
A Acute bronchiolitis
B Asthma exacerbation
C Bacterial pneumonia
D Croup - Answer-A
Bronchiolitis is a common illness in children under two
years of age that affects the lower respiratory tract and is
noted as the first episode of wheezing in otherwise healthy
children. The bronchioles are invaded by a virus, causing
inflammation and obstruction. Patients usually start with a
prodrome of upper respiratory symptoms, like rhinorrhea
or nasal congestion, and low-grade fever. These
symptoms typically last for two to three days and then
peak on days three through five
What percentage of cases of bronchitis are viral? -
Answer-90%
