if rapid strep test is negative what is the first thing you should do? correct answersend out culture
when examining lab from a person with mono what would the NP expect to find? correct
answerLymphocytosis
EBV is transmitted through which route? correct answeroral pharyngeal secretions (saliva)
Sx of mono usually present how many days after initially infected? correct answer30-50 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
correct answerbeta-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 correct answeroral cancer
which vision sx is common in open angel glaucoma correct answerperipheral vision loss
pt presents with sudden vision changes with floaters and flashes, what is next step correct answerrefer
to eye dr (retinal detachment)
An acutely presenting, erythematous, tender lump within the eyelid correct answerHordeolum (stye)
A granulomatous infection of a Meibomian gland, presenting in the form of painless swelling on the
eyelid correct answerChalazion
, what maneuver can be performed to help manage sx of vertigo? correct answerEpley maneuver
What can help diagnose vertigo correct answerDix-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? correct answerdiscontinue antibiotics
peripheral vision loss that has worsened over the last few months correct answeropen-angle glaucoma
(peripheral loss over time)
Risk factor for otitis externa? correct answerExposure to water, excessive use of headphones, Q-tips,
impacted cerumen and earplugs
Risk factor for otitis media? correct answerYoung children, allergies, craniofacial abnormalities, smokers,
hx of URI, acid reflux, immunodeficiency
A red flag for pt complaining of red eye? correct answersevere headache
therapeutic option for acute rhino-sinusitis in pt with no recent antimicrobial care with treatment failure
after 7 days of 1st line abx (PCN)? correct answerDoxycycline
previously healthy pt comes in with 3 days post nasal drainage, cough, sneezing, and sore throat; exam
shows pharyngeal erythema, pale swollen turbinates, clear rhinorrhea; T 99, most appropriate
treatment plan correct answersaline nasal spray and clariton
painful ulcer in mouth that is round or oval with white or yellow center and red border correct
answercanker sore