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NURS 676 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
A patient with a purulent skin and soft tissue infection. A hx
reveals a previous MRSA infection in a family member. THe
clinician performs an incision and drainage of the lesion and send
a sample to the lab for culture. what is the next step in treating
this patient? - ANSWER-prescribe oral clindamycin
a previously healthy patient has an area of inflammation on one
leg which has well demarcated borders and the presence of
lymphangitis streaking. Based on the symptoms what is initial
treatment? - ANSWER-Amox-clav
A child has vesicuopustular lesions around the nose and mouth
with areas of honey colored crusts. The provider notes a few
similar lesions on the child's hands and legs. Which treatment is
appropriate for this child? - ANSWER-amox-clav
A patient has eyelid swelling with erythema and warmth and
reports pain with eye movement. Which dx test will be performed
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to confirm diagnosis of orbital cellulitis? - ANSWER-CBC, CT
scan of orbits
Which is the most common cause of orbital cellulitis in all age
groups? - ANSWER-local spread from the ethmoid sinus
A child has unilateral eyelid edema, warmth and erythema and
does not exhibit pain with ocular movement. Which is most likely
true about this child's infection? - ANSWER-The eye is typically
spared without conjunctivitis
A patient who has an inflamed pterygia lesion has been using
loteprednol topical steroid, the patient shows no improvement in
symptoms. What is next course of action? - ANSWER-consult
with ophthalmologist
A patient seen in the ED after experiencing department after a
spider bite. the spider is in a jar and is less than one inch in size,
yellow-brown, and has a violin shaped marking on its back.
depending on patient's symptoms, which treatments and dx
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evaluations may be ordered? - ANSWER-CBC, BUN, electrolytes,
and creatinine, coaogulation studies, tetanus prophylaxis
A child experiences a snake bite while camping and is seen in the
ED. The child's parents are not able to identify the type of snake.
An inspection of the site revelas two puncture wounds on the
child's arm with no swelling or erythema at the site. The child has
normal vital signs. Which treatment is indicated? - ANSWER-
cleaning the wound, giving tetanus prophylaxis, and observing for
12 hours
which type of bite is generally closed by delayed primary closure?
- ANSWER-bites to the hand, deep puncture wounds, wounds 8
hours old
A patient has been bitten by a dog and has sustained several
punture wounds near the thumbof one hand. The patient is able to
move all fingers and the bleeding has stopped. What is correct
treatment for this patient? - ANSWER-obtain a physician consult
for eval and treat
NURS 676 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
A patient with a purulent skin and soft tissue infection. A hx
reveals a previous MRSA infection in a family member. THe
clinician performs an incision and drainage of the lesion and send
a sample to the lab for culture. what is the next step in treating
this patient? - ANSWER-prescribe oral clindamycin
a previously healthy patient has an area of inflammation on one
leg which has well demarcated borders and the presence of
lymphangitis streaking. Based on the symptoms what is initial
treatment? - ANSWER-Amox-clav
A child has vesicuopustular lesions around the nose and mouth
with areas of honey colored crusts. The provider notes a few
similar lesions on the child's hands and legs. Which treatment is
appropriate for this child? - ANSWER-amox-clav
A patient has eyelid swelling with erythema and warmth and
reports pain with eye movement. Which dx test will be performed
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to confirm diagnosis of orbital cellulitis? - ANSWER-CBC, CT
scan of orbits
Which is the most common cause of orbital cellulitis in all age
groups? - ANSWER-local spread from the ethmoid sinus
A child has unilateral eyelid edema, warmth and erythema and
does not exhibit pain with ocular movement. Which is most likely
true about this child's infection? - ANSWER-The eye is typically
spared without conjunctivitis
A patient who has an inflamed pterygia lesion has been using
loteprednol topical steroid, the patient shows no improvement in
symptoms. What is next course of action? - ANSWER-consult
with ophthalmologist
A patient seen in the ED after experiencing department after a
spider bite. the spider is in a jar and is less than one inch in size,
yellow-brown, and has a violin shaped marking on its back.
depending on patient's symptoms, which treatments and dx
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evaluations may be ordered? - ANSWER-CBC, BUN, electrolytes,
and creatinine, coaogulation studies, tetanus prophylaxis
A child experiences a snake bite while camping and is seen in the
ED. The child's parents are not able to identify the type of snake.
An inspection of the site revelas two puncture wounds on the
child's arm with no swelling or erythema at the site. The child has
normal vital signs. Which treatment is indicated? - ANSWER-
cleaning the wound, giving tetanus prophylaxis, and observing for
12 hours
which type of bite is generally closed by delayed primary closure?
- ANSWER-bites to the hand, deep puncture wounds, wounds 8
hours old
A patient has been bitten by a dog and has sustained several
punture wounds near the thumbof one hand. The patient is able to
move all fingers and the bleeding has stopped. What is correct
treatment for this patient? - ANSWER-obtain a physician consult
for eval and treat
