COMPREHENSIVE FINAL-CMN 568-
TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
Diverticulitis-Although broad-spectrum oral antibiotics with anaerobic activity commonly are
prescribed, large clinical trials confirm that antibiotics are not beneficial in uncomplicated
disease. However, a question on the test was what antibiotic is used to treat it? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSamoxicillin and clavulanate potassium; or metronidazole; plus either ciprofloxacin, or
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole or until the patient is afebrile for 3- 5 days.
When is symptomatic improvement expected when treating Diverticulitis with antibiotics?
B) When can the diet be advanced?
C) What type of diet should be prescribed? - CORRECT-ANSWERS3 days, at which time the
diet may be advanced. Once the acute episode has resolved, a high fiber diet is often
recommended.
, What is the most common organism that causes Otitis externa? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphyloccus aureus
Aspergillus
What is the treatment for keratoconjunctitis sicca (dry eye) that is very common in elderly
patients? - CORRECT-ANSWERSArtificial tears
methylcellulose
Polyvinyl alcohol
Polyacrylic acid (carbomers)
Petroleum ointment
mucomimetic hydroxpropyl cellulose (Lacrisert)
Cyclosporine (Restasis)
Patient with a cold 2 mos ago, symptoms resolved, but continues to have nasal congestion
requiring daily use of daily nasal decongestant spray. Nasal mucosa pink (normal), slightly
TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
Diverticulitis-Although broad-spectrum oral antibiotics with anaerobic activity commonly are
prescribed, large clinical trials confirm that antibiotics are not beneficial in uncomplicated
disease. However, a question on the test was what antibiotic is used to treat it? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSamoxicillin and clavulanate potassium; or metronidazole; plus either ciprofloxacin, or
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole or until the patient is afebrile for 3- 5 days.
When is symptomatic improvement expected when treating Diverticulitis with antibiotics?
B) When can the diet be advanced?
C) What type of diet should be prescribed? - CORRECT-ANSWERS3 days, at which time the
diet may be advanced. Once the acute episode has resolved, a high fiber diet is often
recommended.
, What is the most common organism that causes Otitis externa? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphyloccus aureus
Aspergillus
What is the treatment for keratoconjunctitis sicca (dry eye) that is very common in elderly
patients? - CORRECT-ANSWERSArtificial tears
methylcellulose
Polyvinyl alcohol
Polyacrylic acid (carbomers)
Petroleum ointment
mucomimetic hydroxpropyl cellulose (Lacrisert)
Cyclosporine (Restasis)
Patient with a cold 2 mos ago, symptoms resolved, but continues to have nasal congestion
requiring daily use of daily nasal decongestant spray. Nasal mucosa pink (normal), slightly
