EXAM 1 2026 EXAM SCRIPT
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ 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