A primary care provider may suspect cataract formation in a patient with which
finding?
A. Asymmetric red reflex
B. Corneal opacification
C. Excessive tearing
D. Injection of conjunctiva
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Ans: A
As asymmetric red reflex may be a finding in a patient with cataracts.
Corneal opacification, excessive tearing, and corneal injection are not
symptoms of cataracts.
A preschool age child who attends day care has a 2-day history of matted eyelids in
the morning and burning and itching of the eyes. The primary care pediatric nurse
practitioner notes yellow-green purulent discharge from both eyes, conjunctivcal
, erythema, and mild URI symptoms. Which action is correct?
A. Prescribe topical antibiotic drops.
B. Culture the conjunctival discharge.
C. Observe the child for several days.
D. Order an oral antibiotic medication.
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A. Prescribe topical antibiotic drops.
A patient reports several episodes of acute vertigo, some lasting up to an hour,
associated with nausea and vomiting. What is part of the initial diagnostic workup for
this patient?
A. Audiogram
B. Auditory brainstem testing
C. Electrocochleography
D. Vestibular testing
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Ans: A
An audiogram and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are part of basic
testing for Meniere's disease. The other testing may be performed by an
otolaryngologist after referral.
A patient has chronic swelling of the parotid gland that is unresponsive to antibiotics
and which has not increased in size. Which diagnostic test is indicated?
A. Plain film radiography
B. Computed tomography
C. Fine needle aspiration
D. Magnetic resonance imaging
finding?
A. Asymmetric red reflex
B. Corneal opacification
C. Excessive tearing
D. Injection of conjunctiva
Give this one a try later!
Ans: A
As asymmetric red reflex may be a finding in a patient with cataracts.
Corneal opacification, excessive tearing, and corneal injection are not
symptoms of cataracts.
A preschool age child who attends day care has a 2-day history of matted eyelids in
the morning and burning and itching of the eyes. The primary care pediatric nurse
practitioner notes yellow-green purulent discharge from both eyes, conjunctivcal
, erythema, and mild URI symptoms. Which action is correct?
A. Prescribe topical antibiotic drops.
B. Culture the conjunctival discharge.
C. Observe the child for several days.
D. Order an oral antibiotic medication.
Give this one a try later!
A. Prescribe topical antibiotic drops.
A patient reports several episodes of acute vertigo, some lasting up to an hour,
associated with nausea and vomiting. What is part of the initial diagnostic workup for
this patient?
A. Audiogram
B. Auditory brainstem testing
C. Electrocochleography
D. Vestibular testing
Give this one a try later!
Ans: A
An audiogram and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are part of basic
testing for Meniere's disease. The other testing may be performed by an
otolaryngologist after referral.
A patient has chronic swelling of the parotid gland that is unresponsive to antibiotics
and which has not increased in size. Which diagnostic test is indicated?
A. Plain film radiography
B. Computed tomography
C. Fine needle aspiration
D. Magnetic resonance imaging
