01 Oct How does an NP distinguish viral conjunctivitis from bacterial conjunctivitis? Viral conjunctivitis is:
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Week 3 Knowledge Check
Question 1How does an NP distinguish viral conjunctivitis from bacterial conjunctivitis? Viral conjunctivitis is:
Selected Answer:
watery discharge, unilateral, older children and adenopathy
mucopurulent discharge, bilateral, and usually seen in preschoolers
usually seen in adults, mucopurulent discharge, and unilateral, no adenopathy
watery discharge, adults, unilateral, no adenopathy
Question 2The Centor criteria have been shown to be predictive of a positive diagnosis of _______ in adult patients.
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Staphylococcus
Group A streptococcal pharyngitis
Group B streptococcal pharyngitis
H. Influenza
Question 3The NP recognizes common symptoms for allergic rhinitis include:
Selected Answer:
Runny nose and itchy eyes
Bloody nasal discharge
Purulent nasal discharge
Cough and fever
Question 4Why has there been a dramatic decline in epiglottitis in children?
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due to vaccination for Hemophilus organisms
due to vaccination for influenza virus
due to decreased vigilance of the strep bacteria
due to decreased incidence of chickenpox
Question 5Rhinitis medicamentosa is a condition in which nasal decongestants are overused and the patient’s congestion has worsened.
Selected Answer:
True
False
Question 6Common symptoms of a hordeolum include warm, tender, and red eyelid.
Selected Answer:
True
False
Question 7What is the recommended first-line antibiotic and dosage for children with acute otitis media?
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amoxicillin 80-90 mg/kg/day
amoxicillin 80-90 mg/kg/day
ceftin 90 mg/kg/day
Penicillin VK 10 mg/kg/day
azithromycin 50 mg/kg/day
Question 8A 15 year old child with sore throat comes to clinic and rapid strep is positive for strep. The NP will more than likely treat patient with:
Selected Answer:
All of the above
PCN V 500 mg bid x10 days
Salt water gargles
Throat lozenges
All of the above
Question 9Treatment for viral pharyngitis include:
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Rest, Antibiotics, and oral fluid
Rest, antiviral Tamiflu, and fluids
Rest, humidification, warm saline gargles, and throat lozenges
Rest, warm saline gargles, and antibiotics
Question 10What differentiates chronic rhinosinusitis from allergic rhinitis.
Selected Answer:
Chronic rhinosinusitis is characterized by sneezing and watery eyes
Allergic rhinitis has persistent nasal blockage
Allergic rhinitis has an acute onset
Chronic rhinosinusitis typically has a positive family history of similar problems.
