NR 566 WEEK 3 EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Treatment of glaucoma- beta blockers - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>-approved for topical use in treating open-angle
glaucoma are: Betaxolol, Carteolol, Levobunolol, and Timolol.
-treat by reducing IOP which can slow or even stop the disease
progression
-lower IOP by decreasing production of aqueous humor
Adverse reactions of Glaucoma Beta Blockers use - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>local stinging, conjunctivitis, blurred vision,
photophobia, and dry eyes
-bradycardia and AV heart block can also occur
-pulse should be monitored
-use caution with HF pts- can cause bronchospasms
How to treat someone with glaucoma and either asthma or COPD
- CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>use only Betaxolol as treatment of
choice because its a beta 1 selective
S/S of Otitis media - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>ear pain, fever,
vomiting, anorexia, irritability, insomnia, and diarrhea
bulging tympanic membrane, inflammation, and swelling of the
eustchian tube
treatment of otitis media - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>Amoxicillin
, -heating pads help (alternate with ice)
-avoid chewing (soft foods)
-lie on the affected side
-may not hear you
-avoid smoke
-May require PE (pressure equalizing) tubes to keep the middle
ear drained. The ear tube (grommet) stays in about 6 months and
then falls out
Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear) Bacterial s/s - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>An infection of the outer ear, with severe painful
movement of the pinna and tragus, redness and swelling of pinna
and canal, scanty purulent discharge, ear fullness
common cause: pseudomonas aeruginosa and staph aureus
Treatment for Otitis Externa: Bacterial - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>pain relievers, ear drops of acetic acid and
alcohol, if this treatment fails give cipro drops
oral meds is indicated if infection extends beyond the external
auditory canal and involves the pinna. Give oral cipro in pts over
18 years and cephalexin (Keflex) in children
Fungal/Otomycosis s/s Otitis Externa - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>common pathogen: Aspergillus and candida
intense itching and redness w/w/o pain or hearing loss
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Treatment of glaucoma- beta blockers - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>-approved for topical use in treating open-angle
glaucoma are: Betaxolol, Carteolol, Levobunolol, and Timolol.
-treat by reducing IOP which can slow or even stop the disease
progression
-lower IOP by decreasing production of aqueous humor
Adverse reactions of Glaucoma Beta Blockers use - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>local stinging, conjunctivitis, blurred vision,
photophobia, and dry eyes
-bradycardia and AV heart block can also occur
-pulse should be monitored
-use caution with HF pts- can cause bronchospasms
How to treat someone with glaucoma and either asthma or COPD
- CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>use only Betaxolol as treatment of
choice because its a beta 1 selective
S/S of Otitis media - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>ear pain, fever,
vomiting, anorexia, irritability, insomnia, and diarrhea
bulging tympanic membrane, inflammation, and swelling of the
eustchian tube
treatment of otitis media - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>Amoxicillin
, -heating pads help (alternate with ice)
-avoid chewing (soft foods)
-lie on the affected side
-may not hear you
-avoid smoke
-May require PE (pressure equalizing) tubes to keep the middle
ear drained. The ear tube (grommet) stays in about 6 months and
then falls out
Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear) Bacterial s/s - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>An infection of the outer ear, with severe painful
movement of the pinna and tragus, redness and swelling of pinna
and canal, scanty purulent discharge, ear fullness
common cause: pseudomonas aeruginosa and staph aureus
Treatment for Otitis Externa: Bacterial - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>pain relievers, ear drops of acetic acid and
alcohol, if this treatment fails give cipro drops
oral meds is indicated if infection extends beyond the external
auditory canal and involves the pinna. Give oral cipro in pts over
18 years and cephalexin (Keflex) in children
Fungal/Otomycosis s/s Otitis Externa - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>common pathogen: Aspergillus and candida
intense itching and redness w/w/o pain or hearing loss
