Nu 664 Davis Questions HEENT/Respiratory
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CURB-65
Confusion, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN, optional), Respiratory rate, Blood pressure, and Age
(≥ 65 years).
Which of the following signs of thyroid dysfunction in a 49-year-old patient is a sign of
hyperthyroidism?
Exophthalmos.
how does bacterial conjunctivitis present?
a purulent, green, thick or yellow drainage crusted in the morning. There will be no changes
in vision in conjunctivitis.
benign eye conditions?
conjunctivitis,
keratoconjunctivitis sicca,
blepharitis,
subconjunctival hemorrhage,
corneal abrasion,
stye,
chalazion,
ectropion (lower eyelid droops away)
entropion (eyelid turned in)
episcleritis.
,The antibiotic of choice for recurrent acute otitis media (AOM) and/or treatment failure
in children is:
Amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate (Augmentin)
Nystatin (Mycostatin) is ordered for Michael, a 56-year-old banker who has an oral
fungal infection. What instructions for taking the medication do you give Michael?
"Dilute the oral medication with one tablespoon of water for easier digestion."
Jonathan, age 19, has just been given a diagnosis of mononucleosis. Which of the
following statements is true?
Jonathan should avoid contact sports and heavy lifting.
Jamie, age 16, has had her asthma well controlled by using only a beta-2 adrenergic
metered-dose inhaler. Lately, however, she has had difficulty breathing during the
night, and her sleep has been interrupted about 3 times a week. What do you do?
Prescribe an inhaled steroid.
Erica, age 39, has a sudden onset of shivering, sweating, headache, aching in the orbits,
and general malaise and misery. Her temperature is 102°F. The nurse practitioner
diagnosed her with influenza (flu). What is your next course of action?
Prescribe rest, fluids, acetaminophen (Tylenol), and possibly a decongestant and an
antitussive.
Which of the following conditions produces sharp, piercing facial pain that lasts for
seconds to minutes?
Trigeminal neuralgia.
, Kevin, age 26, has AIDS and presents to the clinic with complaints of a painful tongue
covered with what look like creamy white, curdlike patches overlying erythematous
mucosa. You are able to scrape off these "curds" with a tongue depressor, which assists
you in making which of the following diagnoses?
Oral candidiasis.
Susan is a 19-year-old college student and avid swimmer. She frequently gets swimmer's
ear and asks if there is anything she can do to help prevent it other than wearing
earplugs, which do not really work for her. What do you suggest?
Use ear drops made of a solution of equal parts alcohol and vinegar in each ear after
swimming
Sally, age 19, presents with pain and pressure over her cheeks and discolored nasal
discharge. You cannot transilluminate the sinuses. You suspect which sinus to be
affected?
Maxillary sinus.
Cynthia, a 31-year-old woman with a history of depression, is seen in the office today
for complaints of headaches. She was recently promoted at her job, and this has caused
increased stress. She describes the headache as a tightening (viselike) feeling in the
temporal and nuchal areas. The pain is bilateral and tends to wax and wane. It started
approximately 2 days ago and is still present. What kind of headache is she describing?
Tension headache.
Samantha, age 12, presents with ear pain. When you begin to assess her ear, you tug on
her normal-appearing auricle, eliciting severe pain. This leads you to suspect:
Otitis externa.
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
CURB-65
Confusion, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN, optional), Respiratory rate, Blood pressure, and Age
(≥ 65 years).
Which of the following signs of thyroid dysfunction in a 49-year-old patient is a sign of
hyperthyroidism?
Exophthalmos.
how does bacterial conjunctivitis present?
a purulent, green, thick or yellow drainage crusted in the morning. There will be no changes
in vision in conjunctivitis.
benign eye conditions?
conjunctivitis,
keratoconjunctivitis sicca,
blepharitis,
subconjunctival hemorrhage,
corneal abrasion,
stye,
chalazion,
ectropion (lower eyelid droops away)
entropion (eyelid turned in)
episcleritis.
,The antibiotic of choice for recurrent acute otitis media (AOM) and/or treatment failure
in children is:
Amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate (Augmentin)
Nystatin (Mycostatin) is ordered for Michael, a 56-year-old banker who has an oral
fungal infection. What instructions for taking the medication do you give Michael?
"Dilute the oral medication with one tablespoon of water for easier digestion."
Jonathan, age 19, has just been given a diagnosis of mononucleosis. Which of the
following statements is true?
Jonathan should avoid contact sports and heavy lifting.
Jamie, age 16, has had her asthma well controlled by using only a beta-2 adrenergic
metered-dose inhaler. Lately, however, she has had difficulty breathing during the
night, and her sleep has been interrupted about 3 times a week. What do you do?
Prescribe an inhaled steroid.
Erica, age 39, has a sudden onset of shivering, sweating, headache, aching in the orbits,
and general malaise and misery. Her temperature is 102°F. The nurse practitioner
diagnosed her with influenza (flu). What is your next course of action?
Prescribe rest, fluids, acetaminophen (Tylenol), and possibly a decongestant and an
antitussive.
Which of the following conditions produces sharp, piercing facial pain that lasts for
seconds to minutes?
Trigeminal neuralgia.
, Kevin, age 26, has AIDS and presents to the clinic with complaints of a painful tongue
covered with what look like creamy white, curdlike patches overlying erythematous
mucosa. You are able to scrape off these "curds" with a tongue depressor, which assists
you in making which of the following diagnoses?
Oral candidiasis.
Susan is a 19-year-old college student and avid swimmer. She frequently gets swimmer's
ear and asks if there is anything she can do to help prevent it other than wearing
earplugs, which do not really work for her. What do you suggest?
Use ear drops made of a solution of equal parts alcohol and vinegar in each ear after
swimming
Sally, age 19, presents with pain and pressure over her cheeks and discolored nasal
discharge. You cannot transilluminate the sinuses. You suspect which sinus to be
affected?
Maxillary sinus.
Cynthia, a 31-year-old woman with a history of depression, is seen in the office today
for complaints of headaches. She was recently promoted at her job, and this has caused
increased stress. She describes the headache as a tightening (viselike) feeling in the
temporal and nuchal areas. The pain is bilateral and tends to wax and wane. It started
approximately 2 days ago and is still present. What kind of headache is she describing?
Tension headache.
Samantha, age 12, presents with ear pain. When you begin to assess her ear, you tug on
her normal-appearing auricle, eliciting severe pain. This leads you to suspect:
Otitis externa.
