NURS 5433 FAMILY 2: MODULE 1 – EENT FINAL EXAM
WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ | NURS 5433 LATEST
EXAM
What are the possible complications of GAS(Group A Streptococcus)? -
ANSWER-Glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever
What are the symptoms of Rheumatic Fever? - ANSWER-Carditis and arthritis
The rash associated with scarlet fever typically occurs how long after the start of
the symptomatic infection? - ANSWER-2 days
How do decongestants work? - ANSWER-vasoconstriction
What are the 3 most common causative organisms for bacterial conjunctivitis? -
ANSWER-Strep pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus
A 19 year old presents with a complaint of bilaterally itchy, red eyes with tearing
that occurs intermittently throughout the year and is often accompanied by a rope
like eye discharge and clear nasal discharge. This is most consistent with what
diagnosis? - ANSWER-allergic conjunctivitis
Treatment for allergic conjunctivitis - ANSWER-Corticosteroid ophthalmic drops
Treatment for viral conjunctivitis - ANSWER-no drops needed
,Common cause of anterior epistaxis - ANSWER-localized nasal mucosa trauma
1st line intervention for epistaxis - ANSWER-Firm pressure to the area superior to
the nasal alar cartilage
Ms Murphy is a 58 year old woman presenting with a sudden left sided headache
that is most painful in her left eye. Her vision is blurred, and the left pupil is
slightly dilated and poorly reactive. The left conjunctiva is markedly injected, and
the eyeball is firm. Vision screen with the Snellen chart is 20/30 OD; and 20/90
OS. What is the most likely diagnosis? - ANSWER-angle-closure glaucoma
Mrs. Allen is a 67 year old female with type 2 DM who complains of seeing
flashing lights and floaters, decreased visual acuity, and metamorphopsia in her left
eye. What is the most likely diagnosis? - ANSWER-Retinal detachment
Which of the following is most likely to be found on the funduscopic exam in a
patient with untreated POAG? - ANSWER-excessive cupping of the optic disk
A 22 year old female presents with a "pimple" on her right eyelid. Exam reveals a
2mm pustule on the lateral border of the right eyelid margin. What is this most
consistent with? - ANSWER-Hordeolum
A 22 year old female presents with a 'bump" on her right eyelid. Exam reveals a 2
mm hard, nontender swelling on the lateral border of the right eyelid margin. What
is this most consistent with? - ANSWER-chalazion
What is an independent risk factor for oral cancer? - ANSWER-human
papillomavirus type 16
, What are top 3 causative pathogens for otitis externa? - ANSWER-Pseudomonas
aeruginosa, proteus Enterobacteriaceae, and staph aureus
What is an appropriate antibiotic therapy for otitis externa with accompanying
cellulitis suitable for outpatient therapy? - ANSWER-fluoroquinolone
What are the top 3 causative pathogens for otitis media? - ANSWER-Strep
pneumoniae, haemophilus influenzae, moraxella catarrhalis
What is expected finding in AOM? - ANSWER-Tympanic membrane immobility
A 25 year old patient has a 3 day hx of left ear pain that began after one week of
URI symptoms. On physical exam, you find that she has AOM. She is allergic to
PCN with a flat pink rash only. She took an oral antimicrobial for the tx of a UTI 2
weeks ago. What is the most appropriate oral antimicrobial option for this patient?
- ANSWER-cefpodoxime
Drug resistant S. Pneumoniae is least likely to exhibit resistance to which of the
following microbial classes? - ANSWER-respiratory fluoroquinolones
What are characteristics of M catarrhalis? H. Influenzae? S. pneumoniae? -
ANSWER--M cat: high rate of beta-lactamase production
-H flu: some isolates exhibit antimicrobial resistance via production of beta-
lactamase
-S. pneumo: mechanism of antimicrobial resistance usually via altered protein-
binding sites held within the microbe's cell
WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ | NURS 5433 LATEST
EXAM
What are the possible complications of GAS(Group A Streptococcus)? -
ANSWER-Glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever
What are the symptoms of Rheumatic Fever? - ANSWER-Carditis and arthritis
The rash associated with scarlet fever typically occurs how long after the start of
the symptomatic infection? - ANSWER-2 days
How do decongestants work? - ANSWER-vasoconstriction
What are the 3 most common causative organisms for bacterial conjunctivitis? -
ANSWER-Strep pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus
A 19 year old presents with a complaint of bilaterally itchy, red eyes with tearing
that occurs intermittently throughout the year and is often accompanied by a rope
like eye discharge and clear nasal discharge. This is most consistent with what
diagnosis? - ANSWER-allergic conjunctivitis
Treatment for allergic conjunctivitis - ANSWER-Corticosteroid ophthalmic drops
Treatment for viral conjunctivitis - ANSWER-no drops needed
,Common cause of anterior epistaxis - ANSWER-localized nasal mucosa trauma
1st line intervention for epistaxis - ANSWER-Firm pressure to the area superior to
the nasal alar cartilage
Ms Murphy is a 58 year old woman presenting with a sudden left sided headache
that is most painful in her left eye. Her vision is blurred, and the left pupil is
slightly dilated and poorly reactive. The left conjunctiva is markedly injected, and
the eyeball is firm. Vision screen with the Snellen chart is 20/30 OD; and 20/90
OS. What is the most likely diagnosis? - ANSWER-angle-closure glaucoma
Mrs. Allen is a 67 year old female with type 2 DM who complains of seeing
flashing lights and floaters, decreased visual acuity, and metamorphopsia in her left
eye. What is the most likely diagnosis? - ANSWER-Retinal detachment
Which of the following is most likely to be found on the funduscopic exam in a
patient with untreated POAG? - ANSWER-excessive cupping of the optic disk
A 22 year old female presents with a "pimple" on her right eyelid. Exam reveals a
2mm pustule on the lateral border of the right eyelid margin. What is this most
consistent with? - ANSWER-Hordeolum
A 22 year old female presents with a 'bump" on her right eyelid. Exam reveals a 2
mm hard, nontender swelling on the lateral border of the right eyelid margin. What
is this most consistent with? - ANSWER-chalazion
What is an independent risk factor for oral cancer? - ANSWER-human
papillomavirus type 16
, What are top 3 causative pathogens for otitis externa? - ANSWER-Pseudomonas
aeruginosa, proteus Enterobacteriaceae, and staph aureus
What is an appropriate antibiotic therapy for otitis externa with accompanying
cellulitis suitable for outpatient therapy? - ANSWER-fluoroquinolone
What are the top 3 causative pathogens for otitis media? - ANSWER-Strep
pneumoniae, haemophilus influenzae, moraxella catarrhalis
What is expected finding in AOM? - ANSWER-Tympanic membrane immobility
A 25 year old patient has a 3 day hx of left ear pain that began after one week of
URI symptoms. On physical exam, you find that she has AOM. She is allergic to
PCN with a flat pink rash only. She took an oral antimicrobial for the tx of a UTI 2
weeks ago. What is the most appropriate oral antimicrobial option for this patient?
- ANSWER-cefpodoxime
Drug resistant S. Pneumoniae is least likely to exhibit resistance to which of the
following microbial classes? - ANSWER-respiratory fluoroquinolones
What are characteristics of M catarrhalis? H. Influenzae? S. pneumoniae? -
ANSWER--M cat: high rate of beta-lactamase production
-H flu: some isolates exhibit antimicrobial resistance via production of beta-
lactamase
-S. pneumo: mechanism of antimicrobial resistance usually via altered protein-
binding sites held within the microbe's cell
