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,1. A 32 year old man has acute bronchitis. He is a non smoker and is
otherwise healthy. How should he be managed?
A. Treat symptoms only
B. Prescribe a macrolide antibiotic.
C. Prescribe an an antitussive.
D. Prescribe an antibiotic and antitussive.
Answer A. Treat symptoms only
Explanation: Acute bronchitis is typically viral in origin, especially in young, healthy, non-
smoking adults. Antibiotics are not indicated unless there is suspicion of bacterial infection
(e.g., pertussis, pneumonia). Antitussives are not routinely recommended. Management
focuses on supportive care: hydration, rest, and symptom relief (e.g., cough drops, honey,
NSAIDs if needed).
2. An 84 year old male has acute bronchitis. Which of the following
tests would you perform as the Nurse Practitioner?
A. Sputum culture
B. Chest X-ray
C. Chest CT
D. Chest MRI
Answer B. Chest X-ray
*Explanation: In elderly patients (age >75) with acute cough, a chest X-ray is warranted to
rule out pneumonia, especially given higher risk of atypical presentation. Sputum culture is
not routinely indicated in acute bronchitis. CT or MRI are not first-line for suspected
uncomplicated bronchitis.*
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3. A 58 year old male has acute bronchitis. He is a heavy smoker, but
is other-wise healthy. What is the most likely etiology?
A. Viral infection
B. S. pneumoniae
C. B. Pertussis
D. Haemophilus influenzae
Answer D. Haemophilus influenzae
Explanation: While most acute bronchitis is viral, smokers are at increased risk for bacterial
superinfection or colonization. Haemophilus influenzae is a common pathogen in acute
exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (which this patient may have underlying) and in smokers.
S. pneumoniae is also possible, but H. flu is more classically associated with smoking.
4. A 76 year old man has acute productive cough, fever 100-101 F for
the past 3-4 days. He is a non smoker and is otherwise healthy.
Which likely diagnosis should be included in your differential?
A. Acute bronchitis
B. Pneumonitis
C. Pneumonia
D. COPD
E. Bronchiectasis
, F. Pertussis
Answer C. Pneumonia
*Explanation: Elderly patient with productive cough and fever >100°F for several days
should raise suspicion for pneumonia, especially if infiltrates are present on imaging. Acute
bronchitis is possible but less likely to cause persistent fever. COPD and bronchiectasis are
chronic conditions; pertussis typically presents with paroxysmal cough and post-tussive
emesis.*
5. Which of the following warrant a chest x-ray when an acute cough is
pre-sent?
A. Temp 100.4
B. HR 86
C. Rales, consolidation
D. >65 years of age
E. RR 26
Answer A. C. E.
*Explanation: Indications for chest X-ray in acute cough include abnormal vital signs
(temperature >100.4°F, heart rate >100, respiratory rate >24), focal chest signs (rales,
consolidation), and age >75 years (not just >65). Here, A (temp 100.4), C
(rales/consolidation), and E (RR 26) meet criteria. HR 86 is normal; age >65 alone is not a
criterion unless >75.*
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,1. A 32 year old man has acute bronchitis. He is a non smoker and is
otherwise healthy. How should he be managed?
A. Treat symptoms only
B. Prescribe a macrolide antibiotic.
C. Prescribe an an antitussive.
D. Prescribe an antibiotic and antitussive.
Answer A. Treat symptoms only
Explanation: Acute bronchitis is typically viral in origin, especially in young, healthy, non-
smoking adults. Antibiotics are not indicated unless there is suspicion of bacterial infection
(e.g., pertussis, pneumonia). Antitussives are not routinely recommended. Management
focuses on supportive care: hydration, rest, and symptom relief (e.g., cough drops, honey,
NSAIDs if needed).
2. An 84 year old male has acute bronchitis. Which of the following
tests would you perform as the Nurse Practitioner?
A. Sputum culture
B. Chest X-ray
C. Chest CT
D. Chest MRI
Answer B. Chest X-ray
*Explanation: In elderly patients (age >75) with acute cough, a chest X-ray is warranted to
rule out pneumonia, especially given higher risk of atypical presentation. Sputum culture is
not routinely indicated in acute bronchitis. CT or MRI are not first-line for suspected
uncomplicated bronchitis.*
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3. A 58 year old male has acute bronchitis. He is a heavy smoker, but
is other-wise healthy. What is the most likely etiology?
A. Viral infection
B. S. pneumoniae
C. B. Pertussis
D. Haemophilus influenzae
Answer D. Haemophilus influenzae
Explanation: While most acute bronchitis is viral, smokers are at increased risk for bacterial
superinfection or colonization. Haemophilus influenzae is a common pathogen in acute
exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (which this patient may have underlying) and in smokers.
S. pneumoniae is also possible, but H. flu is more classically associated with smoking.
4. A 76 year old man has acute productive cough, fever 100-101 F for
the past 3-4 days. He is a non smoker and is otherwise healthy.
Which likely diagnosis should be included in your differential?
A. Acute bronchitis
B. Pneumonitis
C. Pneumonia
D. COPD
E. Bronchiectasis
, F. Pertussis
Answer C. Pneumonia
*Explanation: Elderly patient with productive cough and fever >100°F for several days
should raise suspicion for pneumonia, especially if infiltrates are present on imaging. Acute
bronchitis is possible but less likely to cause persistent fever. COPD and bronchiectasis are
chronic conditions; pertussis typically presents with paroxysmal cough and post-tussive
emesis.*
5. Which of the following warrant a chest x-ray when an acute cough is
pre-sent?
A. Temp 100.4
B. HR 86
C. Rales, consolidation
D. >65 years of age
E. RR 26
Answer A. C. E.
*Explanation: Indications for chest X-ray in acute cough include abnormal vital signs
(temperature >100.4°F, heart rate >100, respiratory rate >24), focal chest signs (rales,
consolidation), and age >75 years (not just >65). Here, A (temp 100.4), C
(rales/consolidation), and E (RR 26) meet criteria. HR 86 is normal; age >65 alone is not a
criterion unless >75.*
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