CMN 568 Intro to Family NP Final Exam Review
Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers
1. What is the first line treatment for community acquired pneumonia in
children <5 years?
A) azithromycin
B) amoxicillin
C) metronidazole
D) cefdinir
Answer: Amoxicillin 90mg/kg/day. And if they are in day care or have had
antibiotics in past 1-3 months then do amoxicillin-cluvanate (Augmentin) You
would give a child <5 years amoxicillin because they are more likely to have CAP
caused
by S pneumonia whereas older kids are more likely to have CAP caused by atypical
(ie Mycoplasma) and a macrolide would be better for them
2. I'd like to get pregnant... I take Tegretol.
How much folic acid do I need
Answer
0.4
,a. 40 ¼
g
b. 400 ¼
g
c. 800 ¼
g
d. 4 mg
Answer: B) 400 ¼
g
4. 568.6 at what age should child with strabismus be referred to opthalmolo-
gist?
a. 4 month
b. 6 months
c. 12 months
d. if it doesn't resolve on its own
Answer: B) 6 months
5. What would you diagnose if the xray showed a "thumbprint" and the child
presented with high fever and drooling? What organism causes this
Answer
Epiglot- titis, caused by Hib
6. Bacterial conjunctivitis is treated with
Answer
Erythromycin ointment
7. In viral conjunctivitis, the NP may prescribe a steroid preparation for itching.
, palpable pre-auricular lymph node. T/F: True
9. Stringy or watery discharge from the eye is associated with what? And what
would you tx with
Answer
Allergic conjunctivitis.
Treat with Antihistamines or mast cell stabilizers.
10. Blepharitis can be treated with
a. eyelid scrubs with baby shampoo
b. Warm compresses
c. ABX gtts
d. all of the above
Answer: D) all of the above
11. Hallmarks of pneumonia in children
Answer
Fever over 39C, tachypnea, and cough
- although infants may present with nonspecific findings on history and
physical exam
12. Staph usually causes blepharitis. T/F:
Answer If bacterial its caused by staph; If seborrheic dermatitis causes its
termed seborrheic blepharitis.
Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers
1. What is the first line treatment for community acquired pneumonia in
children <5 years?
A) azithromycin
B) amoxicillin
C) metronidazole
D) cefdinir
Answer: Amoxicillin 90mg/kg/day. And if they are in day care or have had
antibiotics in past 1-3 months then do amoxicillin-cluvanate (Augmentin) You
would give a child <5 years amoxicillin because they are more likely to have CAP
caused
by S pneumonia whereas older kids are more likely to have CAP caused by atypical
(ie Mycoplasma) and a macrolide would be better for them
2. I'd like to get pregnant... I take Tegretol.
How much folic acid do I need
Answer
0.4
,a. 40 ¼
g
b. 400 ¼
g
c. 800 ¼
g
d. 4 mg
Answer: B) 400 ¼
g
4. 568.6 at what age should child with strabismus be referred to opthalmolo-
gist?
a. 4 month
b. 6 months
c. 12 months
d. if it doesn't resolve on its own
Answer: B) 6 months
5. What would you diagnose if the xray showed a "thumbprint" and the child
presented with high fever and drooling? What organism causes this
Answer
Epiglot- titis, caused by Hib
6. Bacterial conjunctivitis is treated with
Answer
Erythromycin ointment
7. In viral conjunctivitis, the NP may prescribe a steroid preparation for itching.
, palpable pre-auricular lymph node. T/F: True
9. Stringy or watery discharge from the eye is associated with what? And what
would you tx with
Answer
Allergic conjunctivitis.
Treat with Antihistamines or mast cell stabilizers.
10. Blepharitis can be treated with
a. eyelid scrubs with baby shampoo
b. Warm compresses
c. ABX gtts
d. all of the above
Answer: D) all of the above
11. Hallmarks of pneumonia in children
Answer
Fever over 39C, tachypnea, and cough
- although infants may present with nonspecific findings on history and
physical exam
12. Staph usually causes blepharitis. T/F:
Answer If bacterial its caused by staph; If seborrheic dermatitis causes its
termed seborrheic blepharitis.
