NR 545 EXAM 2 CERTIFICATION SCRIPT
2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What is otitis externa? Answer: inflammation of external auditory
canal aka "swimmer's ear"
⩥ diagnosis of otitis externa Answer: Diagnosis is based on inspection -
The ear canal usually appears edematous and erythematous in external
otitis. Debris or cerumen is typically yellow, brown, white, or gray.
⩥ treatment for otitis externa Answer: Topical antibiotic drops to
affected ear (fluoroquinolone or other covering pseudomonas)
⩥ What is Rhinovirus? Answer: common cold
⩥ treatment of rhinovirus Answer: Usually self-limited
No antiviral drugs effective
Relieve symptoms-Nasal vasoconstrictors; Nasal decongestants: eg.
Pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, Naphazoline etc.
Inhalation of HOT STEAM
Control:
Hand washing and disinfection practice
, ⩥ What is conjunctivitis? Answer: pink eye; inflammation of the
conjunctiva
⩥ signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis Answer: Red, irritated
and discomfort
No change in vision
Mucupurulent exudate
Adhesions in the morning
Erythema
Edema of the lids
Usually starts unilateral and becomes bilateral
⩥ signs and symptoms of viral conjunctivitis Answer: Can present with
or without cold symptoms, itchy, red eyes, and may have clear to no
discharge
⩥ What is allergic rhinitis? Answer: inflammation of the nasal mucosa
due to exposure to allergens "hay fever"
⩥ signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis Answer: -Immediate and
BILATERAL (both sides) symptoms
-Itching nose, eyes, mouth
-sneezing
2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What is otitis externa? Answer: inflammation of external auditory
canal aka "swimmer's ear"
⩥ diagnosis of otitis externa Answer: Diagnosis is based on inspection -
The ear canal usually appears edematous and erythematous in external
otitis. Debris or cerumen is typically yellow, brown, white, or gray.
⩥ treatment for otitis externa Answer: Topical antibiotic drops to
affected ear (fluoroquinolone or other covering pseudomonas)
⩥ What is Rhinovirus? Answer: common cold
⩥ treatment of rhinovirus Answer: Usually self-limited
No antiviral drugs effective
Relieve symptoms-Nasal vasoconstrictors; Nasal decongestants: eg.
Pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, Naphazoline etc.
Inhalation of HOT STEAM
Control:
Hand washing and disinfection practice
, ⩥ What is conjunctivitis? Answer: pink eye; inflammation of the
conjunctiva
⩥ signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis Answer: Red, irritated
and discomfort
No change in vision
Mucupurulent exudate
Adhesions in the morning
Erythema
Edema of the lids
Usually starts unilateral and becomes bilateral
⩥ signs and symptoms of viral conjunctivitis Answer: Can present with
or without cold symptoms, itchy, red eyes, and may have clear to no
discharge
⩥ What is allergic rhinitis? Answer: inflammation of the nasal mucosa
due to exposure to allergens "hay fever"
⩥ signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis Answer: -Immediate and
BILATERAL (both sides) symptoms
-Itching nose, eyes, mouth
-sneezing
