NUR 172 EXAM PACKAGE DEAL
2026 CLINICAL SCRIPT SOLVED
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS
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◉ Koplik's spot.
Answer: clusters of small red papules with white centers located on the
buccal mucosa by the lower molars (o = kopliks)
Prodromic viral of measles appears 2-3 days before the rash
◉ Geographic tongue.
Answer: inflammatory disorder that usually appears on top and side of
the tongue
multiple fissures and irreregular smoother areas on its surface that make
it look like a topographic map
◉ Cheilosis.
Answer: painful inflammation and cracking of the corners of the mouth
◉ Peritonsillar abscess.
Answer: severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, trismus, and muffled
"hot potato" voice
abscess displaces the uvula
,◉ pterygium.
Answer: yellow, triangular thickening of the conjunctiva that extends
across the cornea on the nasal side
◉ Pinguecula.
Answer: yellowish, raised growth on the conjunctiva next to the cornea
◉ Chalazion.
Answer: chronic inflammation of the meibomian gland
◉ hordeolum (stye).
Answer: stye
abscess of a hair follicle and sebaceous gland on the eyelid
◉ High risk factors for hearing loss in premature baby.
Answer: HEARS
Hyperbilirubinemia
Ear infection frequency
low Apgar scores
exposure to Rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis
Seizures
◉ diabetic retinopathy.
,Answer: cotton wool spots
◉ Normal intraocular pressure.
Answer: 8-21mm Hg
◉ Intermittent Esotropia.
Answer: common in infants younger than 20 weeks
resolves spontaneously
refer if present after 20 weeks
◉ Kawasaki Disease.
Answer: high fever, enlarged lymph nodes, conjunctivitis, dry, cracked
lips
strawberry tongue
most cases under 5 years of age
◉ pharyngitis.
Answer: acute infection of the pharynx
stuffy nose, rhinitis with clear mucus, and watery eyes
◉ allergic rhinitis.
Answer: inflammatory changes of the nasal mucosa due to an allergy
response
most common sign: transverse nasal crease (allergic salute)
, ◉ tonsillitis.
Answer: inflammation of the tonsils
sore throat, difficulty swallowing, tender lymph nodes
◉ Treatment for otitis externa.
Answer: Use aluminum acetate solution PRN (provides soothing,
effective relief of minor skin irritations and inflammation)
keep water out of the ear
Polymyxin B-neomycin-hydrocortisone suspension drops QID x 7 days
and/or ofloxacin drops
◉ Bullous Myringitis.
Answer: small, fluid-filled blisters form on the eardrum
◉ First permanent teeth to erupt.
Answer: first molars at about 6 years of age
◉ viral keratoconjunctivitis.
Answer: pink eye
treatment- symptomatic
cold compresses and slightly chilled artificial tears
avoid touching eyes, haring towels, frequent eye washing
children should not attend school until symptoms resolve
2026 CLINICAL SCRIPT SOLVED
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS
A+
◉ Koplik's spot.
Answer: clusters of small red papules with white centers located on the
buccal mucosa by the lower molars (o = kopliks)
Prodromic viral of measles appears 2-3 days before the rash
◉ Geographic tongue.
Answer: inflammatory disorder that usually appears on top and side of
the tongue
multiple fissures and irreregular smoother areas on its surface that make
it look like a topographic map
◉ Cheilosis.
Answer: painful inflammation and cracking of the corners of the mouth
◉ Peritonsillar abscess.
Answer: severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, trismus, and muffled
"hot potato" voice
abscess displaces the uvula
,◉ pterygium.
Answer: yellow, triangular thickening of the conjunctiva that extends
across the cornea on the nasal side
◉ Pinguecula.
Answer: yellowish, raised growth on the conjunctiva next to the cornea
◉ Chalazion.
Answer: chronic inflammation of the meibomian gland
◉ hordeolum (stye).
Answer: stye
abscess of a hair follicle and sebaceous gland on the eyelid
◉ High risk factors for hearing loss in premature baby.
Answer: HEARS
Hyperbilirubinemia
Ear infection frequency
low Apgar scores
exposure to Rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis
Seizures
◉ diabetic retinopathy.
,Answer: cotton wool spots
◉ Normal intraocular pressure.
Answer: 8-21mm Hg
◉ Intermittent Esotropia.
Answer: common in infants younger than 20 weeks
resolves spontaneously
refer if present after 20 weeks
◉ Kawasaki Disease.
Answer: high fever, enlarged lymph nodes, conjunctivitis, dry, cracked
lips
strawberry tongue
most cases under 5 years of age
◉ pharyngitis.
Answer: acute infection of the pharynx
stuffy nose, rhinitis with clear mucus, and watery eyes
◉ allergic rhinitis.
Answer: inflammatory changes of the nasal mucosa due to an allergy
response
most common sign: transverse nasal crease (allergic salute)
, ◉ tonsillitis.
Answer: inflammation of the tonsils
sore throat, difficulty swallowing, tender lymph nodes
◉ Treatment for otitis externa.
Answer: Use aluminum acetate solution PRN (provides soothing,
effective relief of minor skin irritations and inflammation)
keep water out of the ear
Polymyxin B-neomycin-hydrocortisone suspension drops QID x 7 days
and/or ofloxacin drops
◉ Bullous Myringitis.
Answer: small, fluid-filled blisters form on the eardrum
◉ First permanent teeth to erupt.
Answer: first molars at about 6 years of age
◉ viral keratoconjunctivitis.
Answer: pink eye
treatment- symptomatic
cold compresses and slightly chilled artificial tears
avoid touching eyes, haring towels, frequent eye washing
children should not attend school until symptoms resolve
