EXAM 1 NR 545
Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for NR 545 Exam 1 includes foundational nurse
practitioner concepts typically focused on advanced health
assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and primary care management. It
emphasizes comprehensive patient assessment, differential diagnosis,
common acute and chronic conditions, and evidence-based treatment
planning. The exam also evaluates understanding of pharmacologic
principles, clinical guidelines, and interpretation of diagnostic tests.
Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making, prioritization, safe
prescribing practices, and applying advanced n
,Allergic conjunctivitis:
IgE mediated disease in response to triggers. Common triggers can
be seasonal such as grass, pollens, and mold. Persistent allergic
triggers include dust mites and animal dander.
Bilateral, itchy red eyes with rope like discharge and clear nasal
discharge
Bilateral injected conjunctiva, clear discharge
Treatment based on identification and limiting exposure to allergen.
Medications include cromolyn ophthalmic drops, oral antihistamines,
antihistamine eye drops
, Viral conjunctivitis:
Most commonly caused by the adenovirus.
Unilateral or bilateral red eyes, reports of current or recent viral
infection, such as a UTI
Unilateral or bilateral injected conjunctiva, watery discharge
No antibacterial therapy needed.
Virus resolves in 2-3 weeks
Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for NR 545 Exam 1 includes foundational nurse
practitioner concepts typically focused on advanced health
assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and primary care management. It
emphasizes comprehensive patient assessment, differential diagnosis,
common acute and chronic conditions, and evidence-based treatment
planning. The exam also evaluates understanding of pharmacologic
principles, clinical guidelines, and interpretation of diagnostic tests.
Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making, prioritization, safe
prescribing practices, and applying advanced n
,Allergic conjunctivitis:
IgE mediated disease in response to triggers. Common triggers can
be seasonal such as grass, pollens, and mold. Persistent allergic
triggers include dust mites and animal dander.
Bilateral, itchy red eyes with rope like discharge and clear nasal
discharge
Bilateral injected conjunctiva, clear discharge
Treatment based on identification and limiting exposure to allergen.
Medications include cromolyn ophthalmic drops, oral antihistamines,
antihistamine eye drops
, Viral conjunctivitis:
Most commonly caused by the adenovirus.
Unilateral or bilateral red eyes, reports of current or recent viral
infection, such as a UTI
Unilateral or bilateral injected conjunctiva, watery discharge
No antibacterial therapy needed.
Virus resolves in 2-3 weeks
