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A patient reports tooth pain in a lower molar and the
provider notes a mobile tooth with erythema and edema of
the surrounding tissues without discharge. Which is the
initial course of action by the provider?
A. Perform an incision and drainage of the edematous
tissue.
B. Prescribe amoxicillin and refer to a dentist in 2 to 3
days.
C. Recommend an oral antiseptic rinse and follow up in 1
week.
D. Refer to an oral surgeon for emergency surgery. -
Answer-Ans: B- The primary care provider may prescribe
antibiotics, especially if the surrounding tissues are
infected. Patients should follow up with a dentist in 2 to 3
days. The primary care provider generally does not
perform an I&D; this should be done by the dentist.
Follow-up should be with a dentist in 2 to 3 days, not 1
week.
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A patient complains of otalgia and difficulty hearing from
one ear. The provider performs an otoscopic exam and
notes a dark brown mass in the lower portion of the
external canal blocking the patient's tympanic membrane.
What is the initial action?
A. Ask the patient about previous problems with that ear.
B. Use a curette to dislodge the mass.
C. Irrigate the canal with normal saline.
D. Prescribe a ceruminolytic agent for that ear. - Answer-
Ans: A
Before attempting to remove impacted cerumen, the
provider must determine whether the tympanic membrane
(TM) is intact and should ask about pressure equalizing
ear tubes, a history of ruptured TM, and previous ear
surgeries. Once the TM is determined to be intact, the
other methods may be attempted, although the curette
should only be used if the mass is in the lateral third of the
ear canal.
A 5yearold child is hit in the face with a baseball bat and is
brought to the clinic by a parent. An exam reveals three
avulsed front teeth. Radiologic studiesare negative for
facial fractures. What is the recommended treatment?
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A. Remove the teeth, place them in saline, and refer the
child to a dentist
B. Prescribe tetracycline 4.4mg/kg twice daily for 7 to 10
days.
C. Refer the child to a dentist for reimplantation of the
avulsed teeth.
D. Refer the child to a dentist immediately for further
evaluation. - Answer-Ans: D
Refer the child to a dentist immediately
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 - Answer-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.
Which are risk factors for development of cataracts?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Advancing age
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B. Cholesterol
C. Conjunctivitis
D. Smoking
E. Ultraviolet light - Answer-Ans: A, D, E
Most older adults will develop cataracts. Smoking and UV
light exposure hasten the development of cataracts.
Cholesterol and conjunctivitis are not risk factors.
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is treating an
infant with lacrimal duct obstruction who has developed
bacterial conjunctivitis. After 2 weeks of treatment with
topical antibiotics along with massage and frequent
cleansing of secretions, the infant's symptoms have not
improved. Which action is correct?
A. Refer to an ophthalmologist.
B. Perform massage more frequently.
C. Recommend hot compresses.
D. Prescribe an oral antibiotic. - Answer-A. Refer to an
ophthalmologist.