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Nurs 5433 Family 2: Module 1 - EENT
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
What are the 3 most common causative organisms for bacterial
conjunctivitis?
Ans: Strep pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus
A 19 year old presents with a complaint of bilaterally itchy, red eyes
with tearing that occurs intermittently throughout the year and is
often accompanied by a rope like eye discharge and clear nasal
discharge. This is most consistent with what diagnosis?
Ans: allergic conjunctivitis
Treatment for allergic conjunctivitis
Ans: Corticosteroid ophthalmic drops
Treatment for viral conjunctivitis
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Ans: no drops needed
Common cause of anterior epistaxis
Ans: localized nasal mucosa trauma
1st line intervention for epistaxis
Ans: Firm pressure to the area superior to the nasal alar cartilage
Ms Murphy is a 58 year old woman presenting with a sudden left
sided headache that is most painful in her left eye. Her vision is
blurred, and the left pupil is slightly dilated and poorly reactive. The
left conjunctiva is markedly injected, and the eyeball is firm. Vision
screen with the Snellen chart is 20/30 OD; and 20/90 OS. What is the
most likely diagnosis?
Ans: angle-closure glaucoma
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Mrs. Allen is a 67 year old female with type 2 DM who complains of
seeing flashing lights and floaters, decreased visual acuity, and
metamorphopsia in her left eye. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Ans: Retinal detachment
Which of the following is most likely to be found on the funduscopic
exam in a patient with untreated POAG?
Ans: excessive cupping of the optic disk
A 22 year old female presents with a "pimple" on her right eyelid.
Exam reveals a 2mm pustule on the lateral border of the right eyelid
margin. What is this most consistent with?
Ans: Hordeolum
A 22 year old female presents with a 'bump" on her right eyelid.
Exam reveals a 2 mm hard, nontender swelling on the lateral border
of the right eyelid margin. What is this most consistent with?
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Ans: chalazion
What is an independent risk factor for oral cancer?
Ans: human papillomavirus type 16
What are top 3 causative pathogens for otitis externa?
Ans: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, proteus Enterobacteriaceae, and staph
aureus
What is an appropriate antibiotic therapy for otitis externa with
accompanying cellulitis suitable for outpatient therapy?
Ans: fluoroquinolone
What are the top 3 causative pathogens for otitis media?
Ans: Strep pneumoniae, haemophilus influenzae, moraxella catarrhalis
What is expected finding in AOM?
Nurs 5433 Family 2: Module 1 - EENT
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
What are the 3 most common causative organisms for bacterial
conjunctivitis?
Ans: Strep pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus
A 19 year old presents with a complaint of bilaterally itchy, red eyes
with tearing that occurs intermittently throughout the year and is
often accompanied by a rope like eye discharge and clear nasal
discharge. This is most consistent with what diagnosis?
Ans: allergic conjunctivitis
Treatment for allergic conjunctivitis
Ans: Corticosteroid ophthalmic drops
Treatment for viral conjunctivitis
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Ans: no drops needed
Common cause of anterior epistaxis
Ans: localized nasal mucosa trauma
1st line intervention for epistaxis
Ans: Firm pressure to the area superior to the nasal alar cartilage
Ms Murphy is a 58 year old woman presenting with a sudden left
sided headache that is most painful in her left eye. Her vision is
blurred, and the left pupil is slightly dilated and poorly reactive. The
left conjunctiva is markedly injected, and the eyeball is firm. Vision
screen with the Snellen chart is 20/30 OD; and 20/90 OS. What is the
most likely diagnosis?
Ans: angle-closure glaucoma
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Mrs. Allen is a 67 year old female with type 2 DM who complains of
seeing flashing lights and floaters, decreased visual acuity, and
metamorphopsia in her left eye. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Ans: Retinal detachment
Which of the following is most likely to be found on the funduscopic
exam in a patient with untreated POAG?
Ans: excessive cupping of the optic disk
A 22 year old female presents with a "pimple" on her right eyelid.
Exam reveals a 2mm pustule on the lateral border of the right eyelid
margin. What is this most consistent with?
Ans: Hordeolum
A 22 year old female presents with a 'bump" on her right eyelid.
Exam reveals a 2 mm hard, nontender swelling on the lateral border
of the right eyelid margin. What is this most consistent with?
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Ans: chalazion
What is an independent risk factor for oral cancer?
Ans: human papillomavirus type 16
What are top 3 causative pathogens for otitis externa?
Ans: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, proteus Enterobacteriaceae, and staph
aureus
What is an appropriate antibiotic therapy for otitis externa with
accompanying cellulitis suitable for outpatient therapy?
Ans: fluoroquinolone
What are the top 3 causative pathogens for otitis media?
Ans: Strep pneumoniae, haemophilus influenzae, moraxella catarrhalis
What is expected finding in AOM?
