Nurs 5433 Family 2 Module 1 - EENT Exam
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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?
-azithromycin
-Clarithromycin
-Clindamycin
What are the possible complications of GAS(Group A Streptococcus)?
Glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever
What are the symptoms of Rheumatic Fever?
Carditis and arthritis
The rash associated with scarlet fever typically occurs how long after
the start of the symptomatic infection?
2 days
How do decongestants work?
vasoconstriction
Which of the following medications is most appropriate for allergic
rhinitis therapy in an acutely symptomatic 24 year old machine
operator?
Loratadine(Claritin)
According to Global Resources in Allergy (GLORIA) guidelines, what is
recommended for intervention in persistent allergic conjunctivitis?
Topical mast cell stabilizer with a topical antihistamine
, What s/s is most consistent with the diagnosis of acute bacerial
rhinosinusitis (ABRS)?
Upper respiratory tract infection symptoms persisting beyond 7-10 days
What is most common causative pathogen for bacerial rhinosinusitis
(ABRS)?
strep pneumoniae
Blepharitis patho
-inflammation of the eyelid
-nonulcerative causes: psoriasis seborrhea, eczema, allergies, lice,
trisomy 21, chemical or environmental irritants, eye makeup, and
contact lenses
-ulcerative causes: lash follicle in meibomian glands of eyelid, pustules
at base of hair follicles that crust and bleed, lashes become thick and
break easily
Blepharitis risk factors
dry eye, frequent hordeolum or chazalium, facial or scalp seborrhea,
immunocompromised, acne, diabetes, Retin-A use
Blepharitis differential diagnosis
-bacterial infections (impetigo)
-viral infections (herpes)
-parasitic (demodex folliculorum)
-immunologic (atopic dermatitis, discoid lupus)
-dermatoses (psoriasis)
-benign eyelid tumor (actinic keratosis, subcutaneous papilloma)
-malignant eyelid tumors (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell
carcinoma, melanoma)
-trauma (chemical, thermal, radiation, surgical)
2026 All Questions and Correct Answers
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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?
-azithromycin
-Clarithromycin
-Clindamycin
What are the possible complications of GAS(Group A Streptococcus)?
Glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever
What are the symptoms of Rheumatic Fever?
Carditis and arthritis
The rash associated with scarlet fever typically occurs how long after
the start of the symptomatic infection?
2 days
How do decongestants work?
vasoconstriction
Which of the following medications is most appropriate for allergic
rhinitis therapy in an acutely symptomatic 24 year old machine
operator?
Loratadine(Claritin)
According to Global Resources in Allergy (GLORIA) guidelines, what is
recommended for intervention in persistent allergic conjunctivitis?
Topical mast cell stabilizer with a topical antihistamine
, What s/s is most consistent with the diagnosis of acute bacerial
rhinosinusitis (ABRS)?
Upper respiratory tract infection symptoms persisting beyond 7-10 days
What is most common causative pathogen for bacerial rhinosinusitis
(ABRS)?
strep pneumoniae
Blepharitis patho
-inflammation of the eyelid
-nonulcerative causes: psoriasis seborrhea, eczema, allergies, lice,
trisomy 21, chemical or environmental irritants, eye makeup, and
contact lenses
-ulcerative causes: lash follicle in meibomian glands of eyelid, pustules
at base of hair follicles that crust and bleed, lashes become thick and
break easily
Blepharitis risk factors
dry eye, frequent hordeolum or chazalium, facial or scalp seborrhea,
immunocompromised, acne, diabetes, Retin-A use
Blepharitis differential diagnosis
-bacterial infections (impetigo)
-viral infections (herpes)
-parasitic (demodex folliculorum)
-immunologic (atopic dermatitis, discoid lupus)
-dermatoses (psoriasis)
-benign eyelid tumor (actinic keratosis, subcutaneous papilloma)
-malignant eyelid tumors (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell
carcinoma, melanoma)
-trauma (chemical, thermal, radiation, surgical)
