NURS661 MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY EXAM 1
FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⫸ when examining lab from a person with mono what would the NP
expect to find? Answer: Lymphocytosis
⫸ EBV is transmitted through which route? Answer: oral pharyngeal
secretions (saliva)
⫸ Sx of mono usually present how many days after initially infected?
Answer: 30-50 days
⫸ if a pt is being treated for strep and tells you he or she has allergy to
PCN what class of med to avoid Answer: beta-lactam
⫸ 60 yr old concerned over a painless fixed oral sore on exam there is a
white ulcerated lesion with induration what do you suspect Answer: oral
cancer
⫸ which vision sx is common in open angel glaucoma Answer:
peripheral vision loss
⫸ pt presents with sudden vision changes with floaters and flashes,
what is next step Answer: refer to eye dr (retinal detachment)
, ⫸ An acutely presenting, erythematous, tender lump within the eyelid
Answer: Hordeolum (stye)
⫸ A granulomatous infection of a Meibomian gland, presenting in the
form of painless swelling on the eyelid Answer: Chalazion
⫸ what maneuver can be performed to help manage sx of vertigo?
Answer: Epley maneuver
⫸ What can help diagnose vertigo Answer: Dix-Hallpack test
⫸ A pt is started on antibiotics for strep a few days later the mono spot
comes back positive what is the first thing to do? Answer: discontinue
antibiotics
⫸ peripheral vision loss that has worsened over the last few months
Answer: open-angle glaucoma (peripheral loss over time)
⫸ Risk factor for otitis externa? Answer: Exposure to water, excessive
use of headphones, Q-tips, impacted cerumen and earplugs
⫸ Risk factor for otitis media? Answer: Young children, allergies,
craniofacial abnormalities, smokers, hx of URI, acid reflux,
immunodeficiency
FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⫸ when examining lab from a person with mono what would the NP
expect to find? Answer: Lymphocytosis
⫸ EBV is transmitted through which route? Answer: oral pharyngeal
secretions (saliva)
⫸ Sx of mono usually present how many days after initially infected?
Answer: 30-50 days
⫸ if a pt is being treated for strep and tells you he or she has allergy to
PCN what class of med to avoid Answer: beta-lactam
⫸ 60 yr old concerned over a painless fixed oral sore on exam there is a
white ulcerated lesion with induration what do you suspect Answer: oral
cancer
⫸ which vision sx is common in open angel glaucoma Answer:
peripheral vision loss
⫸ pt presents with sudden vision changes with floaters and flashes,
what is next step Answer: refer to eye dr (retinal detachment)
, ⫸ An acutely presenting, erythematous, tender lump within the eyelid
Answer: Hordeolum (stye)
⫸ A granulomatous infection of a Meibomian gland, presenting in the
form of painless swelling on the eyelid Answer: Chalazion
⫸ what maneuver can be performed to help manage sx of vertigo?
Answer: Epley maneuver
⫸ What can help diagnose vertigo Answer: Dix-Hallpack test
⫸ A pt is started on antibiotics for strep a few days later the mono spot
comes back positive what is the first thing to do? Answer: discontinue
antibiotics
⫸ peripheral vision loss that has worsened over the last few months
Answer: open-angle glaucoma (peripheral loss over time)
⫸ Risk factor for otitis externa? Answer: Exposure to water, excessive
use of headphones, Q-tips, impacted cerumen and earplugs
⫸ Risk factor for otitis media? Answer: Young children, allergies,
craniofacial abnormalities, smokers, hx of URI, acid reflux,
immunodeficiency
