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A new graduate nurse practitioner 4. The tuning fork lateralizes to the left ear
has a patient presents with a hearing
complaint. The patient states that
they have had decreased hearing on
the right side for the last month that is
continuing to get worse. The NP
completes both the Rinne and Weber
tests. If the patient has Ménière's
disease, what would be the expected
finding on the Weber test?
1. AC is 2 times longer than BC
2. BC is 2 times longer than AC
3. The tuning fork lateralizes to the
right ear
4. The tuning fork lateralizes to the
left ear
What are common signs and Vertigo, tinnitus, ear pressure, nystagmus
symptoms of Meniere's Disease?
What is our biggest worry for a There is a possibility for a potential, permanent
Meniere's Disease patient? hearing loss.
, What is rhinitis meidcamentosa? Drug-induced rebound nasal congestion, this can
happen after use of nasal decongestants like Afrin.
These nasal decongestants should ideally not be
used for greater than 3-5 days because of this risk.
What is herpes keratitis? This is an infection of the cornea due to herpes
simplex virus
How is herpes keratitis diagnosed? By examining the eye under a black lamp and
visualized the cornea, in herpes keratitis, fern like
lines will be seen on the cornea
A child that has a history of Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Burkitt's Lymphoma, this
mononucleosis is at increased risk for is due to the exposure of the Epstein-Barr virus
development for what cancer later in
life? And why?
What types of patients will be at a Patient with chronic lung diseases: asthma, COPD,
higher risk of pneumonia? cystic fibrosis.
Why are cough suppressants not Because we WANT them to get that gunk out, we
helpful in pneumonia patients? do not want them to hold it in their lungs, an
expectorant would be a better option for these
patients.
When should a follow up chest X- Around 8 week mark
Ray be completed after treatment of
pneumonia?
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A new graduate nurse practitioner 4. The tuning fork lateralizes to the left ear
has a patient presents with a hearing
complaint. The patient states that
they have had decreased hearing on
the right side for the last month that is
continuing to get worse. The NP
completes both the Rinne and Weber
tests. If the patient has Ménière's
disease, what would be the expected
finding on the Weber test?
1. AC is 2 times longer than BC
2. BC is 2 times longer than AC
3. The tuning fork lateralizes to the
right ear
4. The tuning fork lateralizes to the
left ear
What are common signs and Vertigo, tinnitus, ear pressure, nystagmus
symptoms of Meniere's Disease?
What is our biggest worry for a There is a possibility for a potential, permanent
Meniere's Disease patient? hearing loss.
, What is rhinitis meidcamentosa? Drug-induced rebound nasal congestion, this can
happen after use of nasal decongestants like Afrin.
These nasal decongestants should ideally not be
used for greater than 3-5 days because of this risk.
What is herpes keratitis? This is an infection of the cornea due to herpes
simplex virus
How is herpes keratitis diagnosed? By examining the eye under a black lamp and
visualized the cornea, in herpes keratitis, fern like
lines will be seen on the cornea
A child that has a history of Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Burkitt's Lymphoma, this
mononucleosis is at increased risk for is due to the exposure of the Epstein-Barr virus
development for what cancer later in
life? And why?
What types of patients will be at a Patient with chronic lung diseases: asthma, COPD,
higher risk of pneumonia? cystic fibrosis.
Why are cough suppressants not Because we WANT them to get that gunk out, we
helpful in pneumonia patients? do not want them to hold it in their lungs, an
expectorant would be a better option for these
patients.
When should a follow up chest X- Around 8 week mark
Ray be completed after treatment of
pneumonia?
