NURS 5433 Midterm Exam Preparation Actual Exam
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Which two antibiotics are used for systemic chlamydia, and gonococcal
conjunctivitis?
- ans -1. Ceftriaxone
2. Doxycycline
Which of the following antibiotics is not recommended for cellulitis orbital and
periorbital?
A. Cephalosporin
B. Ampicillin-clavulanic acid
C. Penicillin
D. Levofloxacin
E. Ciprofloxacin - ans -C. Penicillin
What are the medications Rimexolone and Loteprednol used for?
- ans -Topical steroid therapy for Pingueculum and Pterygium
What is the primary difference between a pingueculum and a pterygium?
A. Pingueculum causes vision loss, pterygium does not
B. Pingueculum is bilateral, pterygium is always unilateral
C. Pingueculum does not cross the cornea, pterygium extended onto the cornea
D. Pterygium is yellowish, pingueculum is vascular and red
- ans -C. Pingueculum does not cross the cornea, pterygium extended onto the
cornea
When is surgical removal for. Pingueculum and Pterygium required? - ans -When
vision is impaired
A patient presents with a yellowish raised lesion on the nasal conjunctiva that
does not affect. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Pingueculum
,B. Pterygium
C. Cataract
D. Conjunctival hemorrhage - ans -A. Pingueculum
First line treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis includes
A. Oral doxycycline
B. Corticosteroid drops
C. Erythromycin ointment
D. Artificial tears - ans -C. Erythromycin ointment
A fluorescien stain is used to diagnose:
A. Corneal abrasion
B. Blepharitis
C. Cataracts
D. Macular degeneration - ans -A. Corneal abrasion
Emily has chronic dry eye. The doctor suggested using Cyclosporine ophthalmic
emulsion for her eye but it did not work. Which of the following should the NP
consider trying next? SATA
A. Topical corticosteroids
B. Systemic anti-inflammatory agents
C. Surgery
D. Autologous serum
E. Systemic omega 3 fatty acids
F. Impermanent punctal occlusion
G. Refer to an ophthalmologist
- ans -D. Autologous serum
F. Impermanent punctal occlusion
G. Refer to an ophthalmologist
Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion is a level 2 treatment, she should move in to
level 3 since level 2 did not work.
Cataracts typically presents with:
,A. Eye discharge
B. Sharp eye pain
C. Halos around lights
D. Tearing and itching - ans -C. Halos around lights D
Diminished red reflex and the presence of a white reflex is associated with which
eye disorder? - ans -Cataracts
Which of the following organism is not the top 3 for bacterial conjunctivitis?
A. Staphylococcus aureus
B. Strep pneumoniae
C. Pseudomonas
D. Haemophilus influenzae - ans -C. Pseudomonas
A mother comes in with her newborn baby. She states that her baby has
persistent tear overflow, red eyes and mucus that comes out of the corner of her
eyes when touched. which of the following would you recommend for treatment?
A. Antibiotic drops
B. Topical steroids
C. Crigler massage
D. Referral for duct probing and catheter insertion to remove mucus
- ans -C. Crigler massage
Hyphema is a ophthalmic emergency, True or False? - ans -True
What type of eye drops can be used to correct Strabismus? - ans -Atropine
A patient comes in complaining of loss of peripheral vision. You test their vision
and find that their visual acuity has decreased. What is the next thing you would
do as far as diagnostics? - ans -Use Tonometer to measure IOP
What is seen on the funduscopic exam of someone with glaucoma? - ans -Cupping
of the optic disc
Cup to disc ration > 0.3
, What is the diagnostic tool used to diagnose Glaucoma? - ans -Tonometer
Corneal inspection
Optic nerve inspection
Visual field testing
Which intrapcular pressure (IOP) is concerning for glaucoma?
A. 15 mmHg
B. 20 mmHg
C. 22 mmHg
D. 25 mmHg - ans -D. 25 mmHg
What's the leading cause of blindness in patients over the age of 60? - ans -
Macular degeneration
A patient describes a blind spot in the center of their field division. What type of
macular degeneration is this? - ans -Wet Macular Degeneration
A patient describes their vision change as unusually fuzzy or distorted. What type
of macular degeneration is this? - ans -Dry Macular Degeneration
What is see on the Fundoscopic Exam if someone with Macular Degeneration? -
ans -Yellow Drusen Spots
What treatment may help slow macular degeneration progression?
A. Corticosteroids
B. Antihistamines
C. Antioxidants and zinc
D. Prostaglandins - ans -C. Antioxidants and zinc
If a patient comes in with issues with their vision, and you perform a pinhole test,
if the vision improves with the pinhole, this suggests degeneration, True or False?
- ans -False,
This is suggestive of a refractive error rather than degeneration
Newest 2025/2026 Complete 200 Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |Brand New Version!!
Which two antibiotics are used for systemic chlamydia, and gonococcal
conjunctivitis?
- ans -1. Ceftriaxone
2. Doxycycline
Which of the following antibiotics is not recommended for cellulitis orbital and
periorbital?
A. Cephalosporin
B. Ampicillin-clavulanic acid
C. Penicillin
D. Levofloxacin
E. Ciprofloxacin - ans -C. Penicillin
What are the medications Rimexolone and Loteprednol used for?
- ans -Topical steroid therapy for Pingueculum and Pterygium
What is the primary difference between a pingueculum and a pterygium?
A. Pingueculum causes vision loss, pterygium does not
B. Pingueculum is bilateral, pterygium is always unilateral
C. Pingueculum does not cross the cornea, pterygium extended onto the cornea
D. Pterygium is yellowish, pingueculum is vascular and red
- ans -C. Pingueculum does not cross the cornea, pterygium extended onto the
cornea
When is surgical removal for. Pingueculum and Pterygium required? - ans -When
vision is impaired
A patient presents with a yellowish raised lesion on the nasal conjunctiva that
does not affect. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Pingueculum
,B. Pterygium
C. Cataract
D. Conjunctival hemorrhage - ans -A. Pingueculum
First line treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis includes
A. Oral doxycycline
B. Corticosteroid drops
C. Erythromycin ointment
D. Artificial tears - ans -C. Erythromycin ointment
A fluorescien stain is used to diagnose:
A. Corneal abrasion
B. Blepharitis
C. Cataracts
D. Macular degeneration - ans -A. Corneal abrasion
Emily has chronic dry eye. The doctor suggested using Cyclosporine ophthalmic
emulsion for her eye but it did not work. Which of the following should the NP
consider trying next? SATA
A. Topical corticosteroids
B. Systemic anti-inflammatory agents
C. Surgery
D. Autologous serum
E. Systemic omega 3 fatty acids
F. Impermanent punctal occlusion
G. Refer to an ophthalmologist
- ans -D. Autologous serum
F. Impermanent punctal occlusion
G. Refer to an ophthalmologist
Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion is a level 2 treatment, she should move in to
level 3 since level 2 did not work.
Cataracts typically presents with:
,A. Eye discharge
B. Sharp eye pain
C. Halos around lights
D. Tearing and itching - ans -C. Halos around lights D
Diminished red reflex and the presence of a white reflex is associated with which
eye disorder? - ans -Cataracts
Which of the following organism is not the top 3 for bacterial conjunctivitis?
A. Staphylococcus aureus
B. Strep pneumoniae
C. Pseudomonas
D. Haemophilus influenzae - ans -C. Pseudomonas
A mother comes in with her newborn baby. She states that her baby has
persistent tear overflow, red eyes and mucus that comes out of the corner of her
eyes when touched. which of the following would you recommend for treatment?
A. Antibiotic drops
B. Topical steroids
C. Crigler massage
D. Referral for duct probing and catheter insertion to remove mucus
- ans -C. Crigler massage
Hyphema is a ophthalmic emergency, True or False? - ans -True
What type of eye drops can be used to correct Strabismus? - ans -Atropine
A patient comes in complaining of loss of peripheral vision. You test their vision
and find that their visual acuity has decreased. What is the next thing you would
do as far as diagnostics? - ans -Use Tonometer to measure IOP
What is seen on the funduscopic exam of someone with glaucoma? - ans -Cupping
of the optic disc
Cup to disc ration > 0.3
, What is the diagnostic tool used to diagnose Glaucoma? - ans -Tonometer
Corneal inspection
Optic nerve inspection
Visual field testing
Which intrapcular pressure (IOP) is concerning for glaucoma?
A. 15 mmHg
B. 20 mmHg
C. 22 mmHg
D. 25 mmHg - ans -D. 25 mmHg
What's the leading cause of blindness in patients over the age of 60? - ans -
Macular degeneration
A patient describes a blind spot in the center of their field division. What type of
macular degeneration is this? - ans -Wet Macular Degeneration
A patient describes their vision change as unusually fuzzy or distorted. What type
of macular degeneration is this? - ans -Dry Macular Degeneration
What is see on the Fundoscopic Exam if someone with Macular Degeneration? -
ans -Yellow Drusen Spots
What treatment may help slow macular degeneration progression?
A. Corticosteroids
B. Antihistamines
C. Antioxidants and zinc
D. Prostaglandins - ans -C. Antioxidants and zinc
If a patient comes in with issues with their vision, and you perform a pinhole test,
if the vision improves with the pinhole, this suggests degeneration, True or False?
- ans -False,
This is suggestive of a refractive error rather than degeneration
