NU 560 exam 3 Questions With Complete Solutions
A 55 year-old lady has an acne-like rash on her face. SELECT
THREE correct statements. 1/1
A: She is likely to be prescribed topical metronidazole
B: She is likely to be prescribed azaleic acid
C: Her symptoms may improve after 3 to 8 weeks of therapy
D: A dermatologic consultation is indicated if she fails therapy
in 2 weeks. Correct Answer A: She is likely to be prescribed
topical metronidazole
B: She is likely to be prescribed azaleic acid
C: Her symptoms may improve after 3 to 8 weeks of therapy
A 7 year old patient presents to the clinic with Impetigo. They
had a severe anaphylactic reaction to Penicillin 2 years ago.
What antibiotic would you prescribe for this patient?
A: Clindamycin
B: Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulinic Acid)
C: Cephalexin (Keflex)
D: Doxycycline Correct Answer A: Clindamycin
A patient has had a firm tender pustule on her eyelid. Warm
compresses for the last 4 days have not improved her symptoms.
Her lid is now getting heavy and her eye cannot open fully.
What is the best therapeutic option for this patient?
A: Erythromycin (Erythrocin)
B: Topical fluoroquinolone
C: Topical fluoroquniolone/steroid combination
D: Bacitracin (Neo-Polycin HC) Correct Answer B: Topical
fluoroquinolones
, A woman who is pregnant and has hyperthyroidism is best
managed by a specialty team who will most likely treat her with:
A: Methimazole
B: Propylthiouracil (PTU)
C: Radioactive iodine
D: Nothing, treatment is best delayed until after her pregnancy
ends Correct Answer B: Propylthiouracil (PTU)
Adjunctive therapy with pharmacotherapy for weight loss is
recommended for patients with no comorbidities with a body
mass index (BMI) of
A >27
B >30
C >35
D >40 Correct Answer >30
All of the following agents are acceptable treatments for
cutaneous and oral candidiasis except
A: Nystatin
B: Burrows Solution
C: Valcylovir
D: Topical Azoles Correct Answer C: Valcylovir
All of the following therapies are indicated for bacterial
conjunctivitis EXCEPT
A: Erythromycin ointment
B: Amoxicillin paste
C: Polymixin/trimethoprim drops
D: Moxifloxin (Vigamox) drops Correct Answer B:
Amoxicillin paste
A 55 year-old lady has an acne-like rash on her face. SELECT
THREE correct statements. 1/1
A: She is likely to be prescribed topical metronidazole
B: She is likely to be prescribed azaleic acid
C: Her symptoms may improve after 3 to 8 weeks of therapy
D: A dermatologic consultation is indicated if she fails therapy
in 2 weeks. Correct Answer A: She is likely to be prescribed
topical metronidazole
B: She is likely to be prescribed azaleic acid
C: Her symptoms may improve after 3 to 8 weeks of therapy
A 7 year old patient presents to the clinic with Impetigo. They
had a severe anaphylactic reaction to Penicillin 2 years ago.
What antibiotic would you prescribe for this patient?
A: Clindamycin
B: Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulinic Acid)
C: Cephalexin (Keflex)
D: Doxycycline Correct Answer A: Clindamycin
A patient has had a firm tender pustule on her eyelid. Warm
compresses for the last 4 days have not improved her symptoms.
Her lid is now getting heavy and her eye cannot open fully.
What is the best therapeutic option for this patient?
A: Erythromycin (Erythrocin)
B: Topical fluoroquinolone
C: Topical fluoroquniolone/steroid combination
D: Bacitracin (Neo-Polycin HC) Correct Answer B: Topical
fluoroquinolones
, A woman who is pregnant and has hyperthyroidism is best
managed by a specialty team who will most likely treat her with:
A: Methimazole
B: Propylthiouracil (PTU)
C: Radioactive iodine
D: Nothing, treatment is best delayed until after her pregnancy
ends Correct Answer B: Propylthiouracil (PTU)
Adjunctive therapy with pharmacotherapy for weight loss is
recommended for patients with no comorbidities with a body
mass index (BMI) of
A >27
B >30
C >35
D >40 Correct Answer >30
All of the following agents are acceptable treatments for
cutaneous and oral candidiasis except
A: Nystatin
B: Burrows Solution
C: Valcylovir
D: Topical Azoles Correct Answer C: Valcylovir
All of the following therapies are indicated for bacterial
conjunctivitis EXCEPT
A: Erythromycin ointment
B: Amoxicillin paste
C: Polymixin/trimethoprim drops
D: Moxifloxin (Vigamox) drops Correct Answer B:
Amoxicillin paste
