NURS 5433 Midterm Exam | Complete Questions
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Which of the following pathogens is associated with meningitis in neonates and
the elderly due to contaminated food?
A. Strep Pneumoniae
B. Neisseria meningitis
C. Tuberculosis
D. Listeria monocytogenes ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. Listeria
monocytogenes
What cerebral spinal fluid findings are expected in bacterial meningitis?
A. Low WBC, high glucose
B. High protein, high WBC, low glucose
C. High protein, low WBC, low glucose
D. Normal protein, and low glucose ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. High
protein, high WBC, low glucose
What is the most appropriate FIRST step in suspected bacterial meningitis with
Neurologic Deficits?
,A. CT scan before lumbar puncture
B. Immediate lumbar puncture
C. Start antivirals
D. Order EEG
E. Ziehl-Nelson stain ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. CT scan before
lumbar puncture
What is the empiric antibiotic regimen for adults with bacterial meningitis?
A. Azithromycin and ampicillin
B. Doxycycline and Ceftriaxone
C. Ceftriaxone and vanomycin and ampicillin
D. Cefazolin and gentamicin and ampicillin ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
C. Ceftriaxone and vanomycin and ampicillin
A 4 year old presents to the office with a runny nose, fever, and rapid coughs
followed by a "whoop" sound, which of the following antibiotic is the best
treatment of choice?
A. Azithromycin
B. Doxycycline
C. Amoxicillin
D. Penicillin
,E. Levofloxacin ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. Azithromycin
Describe the symptoms of Blepharitis? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
•Crusty, irritated and redness on the eye lid margin
•Build up of debris close to the root of the eyelash
•Dry eye symptoms such as red eyes or foreign body sensation.
What is the Pharmacological treatment for resistant or persistent infection of
Blepharitis? (2) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. Doxycycline 100mg PO
BID
2. Tetracycline 250mg QID
A 40 year old woman comes with complaints scaling, crusting and redness in her
eyelid. She said she is having trouble driving when it's sunny out, which of the
following medications would you recommend to start with first?
A. Doxycycline 100mg PO BID
B. Tetracycline 250mg QID
C. Cold moist compress to reduce inflammation
D. Lid scrub wit baby shampoo ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. Lid scrub
wit baby shampoo
, Which condition is most often associated with Posterior Blepharitis?
A. Seborrhea
B. Rosacea
C. Astigmatism
D. Conjunctivitis ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. Rosacea
A painful, red swelling at the eyelid margin is most bc consistent with:
A. Hordeolum
B. Chalazion
C. Conjunctivitis
D. Cataract ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. Hordeolum
The preferred management for a hordeolum includes:
A. Topical steroids
B. Warm compresses
C. Oral antivirals
D. Eyepatch ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. Warm compresses
and Correct Answers | Graded A+ | Verified
Answers | Just Released
Which of the following pathogens is associated with meningitis in neonates and
the elderly due to contaminated food?
A. Strep Pneumoniae
B. Neisseria meningitis
C. Tuberculosis
D. Listeria monocytogenes ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. Listeria
monocytogenes
What cerebral spinal fluid findings are expected in bacterial meningitis?
A. Low WBC, high glucose
B. High protein, high WBC, low glucose
C. High protein, low WBC, low glucose
D. Normal protein, and low glucose ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. High
protein, high WBC, low glucose
What is the most appropriate FIRST step in suspected bacterial meningitis with
Neurologic Deficits?
,A. CT scan before lumbar puncture
B. Immediate lumbar puncture
C. Start antivirals
D. Order EEG
E. Ziehl-Nelson stain ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. CT scan before
lumbar puncture
What is the empiric antibiotic regimen for adults with bacterial meningitis?
A. Azithromycin and ampicillin
B. Doxycycline and Ceftriaxone
C. Ceftriaxone and vanomycin and ampicillin
D. Cefazolin and gentamicin and ampicillin ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
C. Ceftriaxone and vanomycin and ampicillin
A 4 year old presents to the office with a runny nose, fever, and rapid coughs
followed by a "whoop" sound, which of the following antibiotic is the best
treatment of choice?
A. Azithromycin
B. Doxycycline
C. Amoxicillin
D. Penicillin
,E. Levofloxacin ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. Azithromycin
Describe the symptoms of Blepharitis? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
•Crusty, irritated and redness on the eye lid margin
•Build up of debris close to the root of the eyelash
•Dry eye symptoms such as red eyes or foreign body sensation.
What is the Pharmacological treatment for resistant or persistent infection of
Blepharitis? (2) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. Doxycycline 100mg PO
BID
2. Tetracycline 250mg QID
A 40 year old woman comes with complaints scaling, crusting and redness in her
eyelid. She said she is having trouble driving when it's sunny out, which of the
following medications would you recommend to start with first?
A. Doxycycline 100mg PO BID
B. Tetracycline 250mg QID
C. Cold moist compress to reduce inflammation
D. Lid scrub wit baby shampoo ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. Lid scrub
wit baby shampoo
, Which condition is most often associated with Posterior Blepharitis?
A. Seborrhea
B. Rosacea
C. Astigmatism
D. Conjunctivitis ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. Rosacea
A painful, red swelling at the eyelid margin is most bc consistent with:
A. Hordeolum
B. Chalazion
C. Conjunctivitis
D. Cataract ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. Hordeolum
The preferred management for a hordeolum includes:
A. Topical steroids
B. Warm compresses
C. Oral antivirals
D. Eyepatch ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. Warm compresses
