Nurs 5433 Family 2 Module 1 - EENT Exam
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What are the 3 most common causative organisms for bacterial
conjunctivitis?
Strep pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus
A 19 year old presents with a complaint of bilaterally itchy, red eyes
with tearing that occurs intermittently throughout the year and is
often accompanied by a rope like eye discharge and clear nasal
discharge. This is most consistent with what diagnosis?
allergic conjunctivitis
Treatment for allergic conjunctivitis
Corticosteroid ophthalmic drops
Treatment for viral conjunctivitis
no drops needed
Common cause of anterior epistaxis
localized nasal mucosa trauma
1st line intervention for epistaxis
Firm pressure to the area superior to the nasal alar cartilage
Ms Murphy is a 58 year old woman presenting with a sudden left
sided headache that is most painful in her left eye. Her vision is
blurred, and the left pupil is slightly dilated and poorly reactive. The
,left conjunctiva is markedly injected, and the eyeball is firm. Vision
screen with the Snellen chart is 20/30 OD; and 20/90 OS. What is the
most likely diagnosis?
angle-closure glaucoma
Mrs. Allen is a 67 year old female with type 2 DM who complains of
seeing flashing lights and floaters, decreased visual acuity, and
metamorphopsia in her left eye. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Retinal detachment
Which of the following is most likely to be found on the funduscopic
exam in a patient with untreated POAG?
excessive cupping of the optic disk
A 22 year old female presents with a "pimple" on her right eyelid.
Exam reveals a 2mm pustule on the lateral border of the right eyelid
margin. What is this most consistent with?
Hordeolum
A 22 year old female presents with a 'bump" on her right eyelid. Exam
reveals a 2 mm hard, nontender swelling on the lateral border of the
right eyelid margin. What is this most consistent with?
chalazion
What is an independent risk factor for oral cancer?
human papillomavirus type 16
What are top 3 causative pathogens for otitis externa?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, proteus Enterobacteriaceae, and staph
aureus
, What is an appropriate antibiotic therapy for otitis externa with
accompanying cellulitis suitable for outpatient therapy?
fluoroquinolone
What are the top 3 causative pathogens for otitis media?
Strep pneumoniae, haemophilus influenzae, moraxella catarrhalis
What is expected finding in AOM?
Tympanic membrane immobility
A 25 year old patient has a 3 day hx of left ear pain that began after
one week of URI symptoms. On physical exam, you find that she has
AOM. She is allergic to PCN with a flat pink rash only. She took an oral
antimicrobial for the tx of a UTI 2 weeks ago. What is the most
appropriate oral antimicrobial option for this patient?
cefpodoxime
Drug resistant S. Pneumoniae is least likely to exhibit resistance to
which of the following microbial classes?
respiratory fluoroquinolones
What are characteristics of M catarrhalis? H. Influenzae? S.
pneumoniae?
-M cat: high rate of beta-lactamase production
-H flu: some isolates exhibit antimicrobial resistance via production of
beta-lactamase
-S. pneumo: mechanism of antimicrobial resistance usually via altered
protein-binding sites held within the microbe's cell
What are treatment options for streptococcal pharyngitis for a patient
with PCN allergy?
2026 All Questions and Correct Answers
Verified Answers Just Released
What are the 3 most common causative organisms for bacterial
conjunctivitis?
Strep pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus
A 19 year old presents with a complaint of bilaterally itchy, red eyes
with tearing that occurs intermittently throughout the year and is
often accompanied by a rope like eye discharge and clear nasal
discharge. This is most consistent with what diagnosis?
allergic conjunctivitis
Treatment for allergic conjunctivitis
Corticosteroid ophthalmic drops
Treatment for viral conjunctivitis
no drops needed
Common cause of anterior epistaxis
localized nasal mucosa trauma
1st line intervention for epistaxis
Firm pressure to the area superior to the nasal alar cartilage
Ms Murphy is a 58 year old woman presenting with a sudden left
sided headache that is most painful in her left eye. Her vision is
blurred, and the left pupil is slightly dilated and poorly reactive. The
,left conjunctiva is markedly injected, and the eyeball is firm. Vision
screen with the Snellen chart is 20/30 OD; and 20/90 OS. What is the
most likely diagnosis?
angle-closure glaucoma
Mrs. Allen is a 67 year old female with type 2 DM who complains of
seeing flashing lights and floaters, decreased visual acuity, and
metamorphopsia in her left eye. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Retinal detachment
Which of the following is most likely to be found on the funduscopic
exam in a patient with untreated POAG?
excessive cupping of the optic disk
A 22 year old female presents with a "pimple" on her right eyelid.
Exam reveals a 2mm pustule on the lateral border of the right eyelid
margin. What is this most consistent with?
Hordeolum
A 22 year old female presents with a 'bump" on her right eyelid. Exam
reveals a 2 mm hard, nontender swelling on the lateral border of the
right eyelid margin. What is this most consistent with?
chalazion
What is an independent risk factor for oral cancer?
human papillomavirus type 16
What are top 3 causative pathogens for otitis externa?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, proteus Enterobacteriaceae, and staph
aureus
, What is an appropriate antibiotic therapy for otitis externa with
accompanying cellulitis suitable for outpatient therapy?
fluoroquinolone
What are the top 3 causative pathogens for otitis media?
Strep pneumoniae, haemophilus influenzae, moraxella catarrhalis
What is expected finding in AOM?
Tympanic membrane immobility
A 25 year old patient has a 3 day hx of left ear pain that began after
one week of URI symptoms. On physical exam, you find that she has
AOM. She is allergic to PCN with a flat pink rash only. She took an oral
antimicrobial for the tx of a UTI 2 weeks ago. What is the most
appropriate oral antimicrobial option for this patient?
cefpodoxime
Drug resistant S. Pneumoniae is least likely to exhibit resistance to
which of the following microbial classes?
respiratory fluoroquinolones
What are characteristics of M catarrhalis? H. Influenzae? S.
pneumoniae?
-M cat: high rate of beta-lactamase production
-H flu: some isolates exhibit antimicrobial resistance via production of
beta-lactamase
-S. pneumo: mechanism of antimicrobial resistance usually via altered
protein-binding sites held within the microbe's cell
What are treatment options for streptococcal pharyngitis for a patient
with PCN allergy?
