CMN 568 UNIT 1 STUDY QUESTIONS
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
the test used to check for corneal light reflex in each eye, and its symmetry is called -
CORRECT-ANSWERShirshberg test
What is the difference in recurrent sinusitis and chronic sinusitis - CORRECT-
ANSWERSrecurrent is defined as successive episodes of bacterial infections of the sinuses each
lasting less than 30 days and separated by intervals of at least 10 days.
chronic is defined as episodes of inflammation of the paranasal sinuses lasting more than 90
days.
first line of treatment of AOM in children? - CORRECT-ANSWERSamoxicillin 80-90mg/kg/day
divided by 2 doses
A 3 y/o presents with AOM and mother reports severe allergy to PCN. What is an alternative? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSA macrolide, Bactrim, or clindamycin
5 y/o presents w/AOM and mother reports a mild rash w/PCN medication. What is an
alternative for treatment? - CORRECT-ANSWERS2nd or 3rd generation cephalosporins
,what disease process may be observed by unequal pupils (anisocoria), eyelid ptosis, iris
heterochromia, and anhidrosis? - CORRECT-ANSWERShorners syndrome
what trait can quickly lead to optic atrophy and permanent vision loss with even moderate
elevations of intraocular pressure AND should be tested for all African Americans whose status
is unknown when hyphema is observed? - CORRECT-ANSWERSsickle cell
what would be your treatment plan for an anaphylactic reaction due to a bee sting on an upper
limb? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-For anaphylaxis you'll give EPI 1:1000 ).01 mg/kg (max dose 0.3 in
Peds and 0.5 in adults) IM
-Benadryl 1-2mg/kg peds w/max dose 50 mg IV
-ranitidine max dose 1 mg/kd peds w/max dose 50mg/kd IV
-crystalloid bolus (20mg/kg over 1 hour)
-solumedeol 1mg/kg for Peds IV
-sometimes also an albuterol neb
what are the most common antibiotics to cause anaphylaxis - CORRECT-ANSWERSamoxicillin
ampicillin
TMP-SMZ (trimethoprim-sulfonamide)
what is the 1st line of treatment for allergic rhinitis - CORRECT-ANSWERS-non-sedating
antihistamines: LORATADINE, CETRIZINE
,-intranasal corticosteroids
-mast cell stabilizers: CROMOLYN
-Montelukast: SINGULAR
what is the 1st line treatment for Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in adults? - CORRECT-ANSWERSOTC
NSAIDS or acetaminophen
nasal corticosteroids
decongestants
-diagnosis is made when symptoms last longer than 10 days w/o improvement OR worsening
of symptoms w/in 20 days after initial improvement of symptoms.
-for pts w/focal signs such as periorbital edema, severe sinus tenderness, or severe headache--
do not wait 10 days for antibiotics
------1st line therapy: amoxicillin, bactrim, doxycycline, amoxicillian-clavulanate
------1st line therapy after recent abx use: levofloxacin, amoxicillain-clavulanate
what antibiotic do you avoid if you think the patient may have mono? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSamoxicillin b/c drug often precipitates a rash
every pt who complains of hearing loss should be referred for audiologic evaluation except in
what scenario? - CORRECT-ANSWERSwhen the cause is easily remediable.
, example: cerumen impaction or otitis media. have child return at 4 wk intervals to check
progress of effusion. refer for audiology after 3 mo of continuous effusion in children <3yr or at
risk of language delay
what is the 1st line treatment for acute bacterial pharyngitis in adults? in peds? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAdults & children > 27kg: Penicillin VK 250 mg orally TID or 500 mg BID for 10 days.
Penicillin G IM if compliance or amoxicillin
--erythromycin/azithromycin or cephalosporins are used if PCN allergy.
PEDS: penicillin VK 50-70 mg/kg/d in 3 divided doses, benzathine penicillin 600,000 units IM in
<27kg, 1.2 million units if >27kg, single dose. For PCN allergy use azithromycin
A nurse practitioner is examining the eyes of a 5-year-old. On shining a light onto the cornea so
that it is seen on both eyes, the NP notes that is it at the 10 o'clock in the right eye and 2
O'clock in the left eye. Interpretation of this finding is:
A. nystagmus
B. Myopia
C. Normal
D. Strabismus - CORRECT-ANSWERSstrabismus
The following statement of strabismus is true except:
A. Esotropia may be intermittent up to age 6 months
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
the test used to check for corneal light reflex in each eye, and its symmetry is called -
CORRECT-ANSWERShirshberg test
What is the difference in recurrent sinusitis and chronic sinusitis - CORRECT-
ANSWERSrecurrent is defined as successive episodes of bacterial infections of the sinuses each
lasting less than 30 days and separated by intervals of at least 10 days.
chronic is defined as episodes of inflammation of the paranasal sinuses lasting more than 90
days.
first line of treatment of AOM in children? - CORRECT-ANSWERSamoxicillin 80-90mg/kg/day
divided by 2 doses
A 3 y/o presents with AOM and mother reports severe allergy to PCN. What is an alternative? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSA macrolide, Bactrim, or clindamycin
5 y/o presents w/AOM and mother reports a mild rash w/PCN medication. What is an
alternative for treatment? - CORRECT-ANSWERS2nd or 3rd generation cephalosporins
,what disease process may be observed by unequal pupils (anisocoria), eyelid ptosis, iris
heterochromia, and anhidrosis? - CORRECT-ANSWERShorners syndrome
what trait can quickly lead to optic atrophy and permanent vision loss with even moderate
elevations of intraocular pressure AND should be tested for all African Americans whose status
is unknown when hyphema is observed? - CORRECT-ANSWERSsickle cell
what would be your treatment plan for an anaphylactic reaction due to a bee sting on an upper
limb? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-For anaphylaxis you'll give EPI 1:1000 ).01 mg/kg (max dose 0.3 in
Peds and 0.5 in adults) IM
-Benadryl 1-2mg/kg peds w/max dose 50 mg IV
-ranitidine max dose 1 mg/kd peds w/max dose 50mg/kd IV
-crystalloid bolus (20mg/kg over 1 hour)
-solumedeol 1mg/kg for Peds IV
-sometimes also an albuterol neb
what are the most common antibiotics to cause anaphylaxis - CORRECT-ANSWERSamoxicillin
ampicillin
TMP-SMZ (trimethoprim-sulfonamide)
what is the 1st line of treatment for allergic rhinitis - CORRECT-ANSWERS-non-sedating
antihistamines: LORATADINE, CETRIZINE
,-intranasal corticosteroids
-mast cell stabilizers: CROMOLYN
-Montelukast: SINGULAR
what is the 1st line treatment for Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in adults? - CORRECT-ANSWERSOTC
NSAIDS or acetaminophen
nasal corticosteroids
decongestants
-diagnosis is made when symptoms last longer than 10 days w/o improvement OR worsening
of symptoms w/in 20 days after initial improvement of symptoms.
-for pts w/focal signs such as periorbital edema, severe sinus tenderness, or severe headache--
do not wait 10 days for antibiotics
------1st line therapy: amoxicillin, bactrim, doxycycline, amoxicillian-clavulanate
------1st line therapy after recent abx use: levofloxacin, amoxicillain-clavulanate
what antibiotic do you avoid if you think the patient may have mono? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSamoxicillin b/c drug often precipitates a rash
every pt who complains of hearing loss should be referred for audiologic evaluation except in
what scenario? - CORRECT-ANSWERSwhen the cause is easily remediable.
, example: cerumen impaction or otitis media. have child return at 4 wk intervals to check
progress of effusion. refer for audiology after 3 mo of continuous effusion in children <3yr or at
risk of language delay
what is the 1st line treatment for acute bacterial pharyngitis in adults? in peds? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAdults & children > 27kg: Penicillin VK 250 mg orally TID or 500 mg BID for 10 days.
Penicillin G IM if compliance or amoxicillin
--erythromycin/azithromycin or cephalosporins are used if PCN allergy.
PEDS: penicillin VK 50-70 mg/kg/d in 3 divided doses, benzathine penicillin 600,000 units IM in
<27kg, 1.2 million units if >27kg, single dose. For PCN allergy use azithromycin
A nurse practitioner is examining the eyes of a 5-year-old. On shining a light onto the cornea so
that it is seen on both eyes, the NP notes that is it at the 10 o'clock in the right eye and 2
O'clock in the left eye. Interpretation of this finding is:
A. nystagmus
B. Myopia
C. Normal
D. Strabismus - CORRECT-ANSWERSstrabismus
The following statement of strabismus is true except:
A. Esotropia may be intermittent up to age 6 months
