NURS 5433 MIDTERM EXAM 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Describe the symptoms of Blepharitis?
•Crusty, irritated and redness on the eye lid margin
•Buildup 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)
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
D. Lid scrub wit baby shampoo
Which condition is most often associated with Posterior Blepharitis?
A. Seborrhea
B. Rosacea
C. Astigmatism
D. Conjunctivitis
B. Rosacea
Which of the following Biologics are indicated for sever eosinophilic asthma or
Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA)?
,Mepolizumab (Nucala)
A painful, red swelling at the eyelid margin is most bc consistent with:
A. Hordeolum
B. Chalazion
C. Conjunctivitis
D. Cataract
A. Hordeolum
A child with drooling tripod posture and strider, likely has:
A. Allergic rhinitis
B. Otitis Externa
C. Pharyngitis
D. Epiglottis
D. Epiglottis
Which is NOT recommended for sinusitis due to resistance?
A. Amoxicillin.
B. Azithromycin.
C. Cefpodoxime.
D. Levofloxacin.
B. Azithromycin.
A key sign of peritonsillar abscess is:
A. Bilateral tonsillar swelling
B. Uvular deviation
C. Epistaxis
D. Otalgia
B. Uvular deviation
The preferred management for a hordeolum includes:
,A. Topical steroids
B. Warm compresses
C. Oral antivirals
D. Eyepatch
B. Warm compresses
What is the difference between a Hordeolum and a Chalazion?
A hordeolum is painful and is usually on the lid margin. A chalazion usually points
inside the lid and is usually painless
A 7-year-old presents with red eyes, purulent discharge, and eyelids matted shut in
the morning. There is no significant itching what is most likely type of
conjunctivitis?
A. Allergic
B. Viral
C. Bacterial
D. Herpetic
C. Bacterial
Which symptom is most characteristic of allergic conjunctivitis?
A. Pre auricular lymphadenopathy
B. Bilateral itching and watery discharge
C. Thick yellow discharge
D. Unilateral redness with crusting
B. Bilateral itching and watery discharge
A patient presents with watery eye discharge pre-auricular lymphadenopathy and a
gritty sensation in the eye which type of conjunctivitis is most likely?
A. Allergic.
B. Viral.
C. Bacterial.
D. Fungal.
, B. Viral
A. 50-year-old women comes in because she experiencing Vertigo. What question
could you ask that would help you rule out Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo?
A. Do you get dizzy when you roll over in bed
B. Have you had a recent upper respiratory infection?
C. Do you get nausea and vomiting when your dizzy
A. Do you get dizzy when you roll over in bed
What is the Gold Standard for diagnosis of Allergic Rhinitis?
Allergy Skin Testing
A patient comes in complaining of yellow nasal drainage, facial pressure and tooth
pain. The patient is allergic to penicillin and when he takes penicillin, it causes a
rash. Name the medications that would be good alternatives? (5-6)
Cefpodoxime
Cefdinir
Cefuroxime
Levofloxacin
Moxifloxacin
Doxycycline
What findings indicates bacterial sinusitis?
A. Symptoms lasting more than 10 days without improvement
B. Water discharge for 5 days
C. Clear nasal drainage
D. Nighttime coughing
A. Symptoms lasting more than 10 days without improvement
The most common site for anterior epistaxis?
A. Middle turbinate
B. Kisselbach's plexus
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Describe the symptoms of Blepharitis?
•Crusty, irritated and redness on the eye lid margin
•Buildup 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)
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
D. Lid scrub wit baby shampoo
Which condition is most often associated with Posterior Blepharitis?
A. Seborrhea
B. Rosacea
C. Astigmatism
D. Conjunctivitis
B. Rosacea
Which of the following Biologics are indicated for sever eosinophilic asthma or
Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA)?
,Mepolizumab (Nucala)
A painful, red swelling at the eyelid margin is most bc consistent with:
A. Hordeolum
B. Chalazion
C. Conjunctivitis
D. Cataract
A. Hordeolum
A child with drooling tripod posture and strider, likely has:
A. Allergic rhinitis
B. Otitis Externa
C. Pharyngitis
D. Epiglottis
D. Epiglottis
Which is NOT recommended for sinusitis due to resistance?
A. Amoxicillin.
B. Azithromycin.
C. Cefpodoxime.
D. Levofloxacin.
B. Azithromycin.
A key sign of peritonsillar abscess is:
A. Bilateral tonsillar swelling
B. Uvular deviation
C. Epistaxis
D. Otalgia
B. Uvular deviation
The preferred management for a hordeolum includes:
,A. Topical steroids
B. Warm compresses
C. Oral antivirals
D. Eyepatch
B. Warm compresses
What is the difference between a Hordeolum and a Chalazion?
A hordeolum is painful and is usually on the lid margin. A chalazion usually points
inside the lid and is usually painless
A 7-year-old presents with red eyes, purulent discharge, and eyelids matted shut in
the morning. There is no significant itching what is most likely type of
conjunctivitis?
A. Allergic
B. Viral
C. Bacterial
D. Herpetic
C. Bacterial
Which symptom is most characteristic of allergic conjunctivitis?
A. Pre auricular lymphadenopathy
B. Bilateral itching and watery discharge
C. Thick yellow discharge
D. Unilateral redness with crusting
B. Bilateral itching and watery discharge
A patient presents with watery eye discharge pre-auricular lymphadenopathy and a
gritty sensation in the eye which type of conjunctivitis is most likely?
A. Allergic.
B. Viral.
C. Bacterial.
D. Fungal.
, B. Viral
A. 50-year-old women comes in because she experiencing Vertigo. What question
could you ask that would help you rule out Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo?
A. Do you get dizzy when you roll over in bed
B. Have you had a recent upper respiratory infection?
C. Do you get nausea and vomiting when your dizzy
A. Do you get dizzy when you roll over in bed
What is the Gold Standard for diagnosis of Allergic Rhinitis?
Allergy Skin Testing
A patient comes in complaining of yellow nasal drainage, facial pressure and tooth
pain. The patient is allergic to penicillin and when he takes penicillin, it causes a
rash. Name the medications that would be good alternatives? (5-6)
Cefpodoxime
Cefdinir
Cefuroxime
Levofloxacin
Moxifloxacin
Doxycycline
What findings indicates bacterial sinusitis?
A. Symptoms lasting more than 10 days without improvement
B. Water discharge for 5 days
C. Clear nasal drainage
D. Nighttime coughing
A. Symptoms lasting more than 10 days without improvement
The most common site for anterior epistaxis?
A. Middle turbinate
B. Kisselbach's plexus
