NSG 6420 WEEK 2 QUIZ
1.
An 86-year-old patient who wears a hearing aid complains of poor hearing in the
affected ear. In addition to possible hearing aid malfunction, this condition is often
due to
Acoustic neurom
Cerumen impaction
Otitis media
Ménière’s disease
2.
In examination of the nose, the clinician observes gray, pale mucous membranes
with clear, serous discharge. This is most likely indicative of
Bacterial sinusitis
Allergic rhinitis
Drug abuse
Skull fracture
3.
A 45 year old patient presents with ‘sore throat’ and fever for one week. After a
quick strep screen you determine the patient has Strep throat. You know that
streptococcal pharyngitis should be treated with antibiotics to prevent
complications and to shorten the course of disease. Which of the following
antibiotics should be considered when a patient is allergic to Penicillin?
Amoxicillin
EES (erythromycin)
Bicillin L-A
Dicloxacillin
4.
Presbycusis is the hearing impairment that is associated with:
Physiologic aging
Ménière’s disease
Cerumen impaction
Herpes zoster
5.
Epistaxis can be a symptom of:
, Over-anticoagulation
Hematologic malignancy
Cocaine abuse
All of the above
6.
Your patient has been using chewing tobacco for 10 years. On physical
examination, you observe a white ulceration surrounded by erythematous base on
the side of his tongue. The clinician should recognize that very often this is
Malignant melanoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Aphthous ulceration
Behcet’s syndromeDefinition
7.
A 26 year old patient presents with cough and general malaise for 3 days. They
note that their eyes have been watering clear fluid and a ‘runny nose’ since
yesterday. They note they ‘feel miserable’ and demand something to make them
feel better. What would be the best first plan of treatment?
Saline nasal spray for congestion and acetaminophen as needed for pain.
Z-pack (azithromycin) for infection and Cromolyn nasal for congestion
Hydrococone/acetaminophen as needed for pain and Guaifensin for congestion
Cephalexin for infection and Cromolyn ophthalmic for congestion
8.
Which of the following findings should trigger an urgent referral to a cardiologist
or neurologist?
: History of bright flash of light followed by significantly blurred vision
History of transient and painless monocular loss of vision
History of monocular severe eye pain, blurred vision, and ciliary flush
All of the above
9.
Dizziness that is described as "lightheaded" or, "like I'm going to faint," is usually
caused by inadequate cerebral perfusion and is classified as?
Presyncope
Disequilibrium
Vertigo
Syncope
10.
1.
An 86-year-old patient who wears a hearing aid complains of poor hearing in the
affected ear. In addition to possible hearing aid malfunction, this condition is often
due to
Acoustic neurom
Cerumen impaction
Otitis media
Ménière’s disease
2.
In examination of the nose, the clinician observes gray, pale mucous membranes
with clear, serous discharge. This is most likely indicative of
Bacterial sinusitis
Allergic rhinitis
Drug abuse
Skull fracture
3.
A 45 year old patient presents with ‘sore throat’ and fever for one week. After a
quick strep screen you determine the patient has Strep throat. You know that
streptococcal pharyngitis should be treated with antibiotics to prevent
complications and to shorten the course of disease. Which of the following
antibiotics should be considered when a patient is allergic to Penicillin?
Amoxicillin
EES (erythromycin)
Bicillin L-A
Dicloxacillin
4.
Presbycusis is the hearing impairment that is associated with:
Physiologic aging
Ménière’s disease
Cerumen impaction
Herpes zoster
5.
Epistaxis can be a symptom of:
, Over-anticoagulation
Hematologic malignancy
Cocaine abuse
All of the above
6.
Your patient has been using chewing tobacco for 10 years. On physical
examination, you observe a white ulceration surrounded by erythematous base on
the side of his tongue. The clinician should recognize that very often this is
Malignant melanoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Aphthous ulceration
Behcet’s syndromeDefinition
7.
A 26 year old patient presents with cough and general malaise for 3 days. They
note that their eyes have been watering clear fluid and a ‘runny nose’ since
yesterday. They note they ‘feel miserable’ and demand something to make them
feel better. What would be the best first plan of treatment?
Saline nasal spray for congestion and acetaminophen as needed for pain.
Z-pack (azithromycin) for infection and Cromolyn nasal for congestion
Hydrococone/acetaminophen as needed for pain and Guaifensin for congestion
Cephalexin for infection and Cromolyn ophthalmic for congestion
8.
Which of the following findings should trigger an urgent referral to a cardiologist
or neurologist?
: History of bright flash of light followed by significantly blurred vision
History of transient and painless monocular loss of vision
History of monocular severe eye pain, blurred vision, and ciliary flush
All of the above
9.
Dizziness that is described as "lightheaded" or, "like I'm going to faint," is usually
caused by inadequate cerebral perfusion and is classified as?
Presyncope
Disequilibrium
Vertigo
Syncope
10.
