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, NRNP 6568 COMPREHENSIVE QUIZ WEEK
8 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATED | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
SECTION 1: INFECTIOUS DISEASES (Questions 1-10)
Q1. Artie is a 21-year-old male who comes to the clinic with a chief
complaint of paroxysmal coughing without an apparent cause. He
states that this has been going on for about 15 days. He initially had
a mild fever and a runny nose. First-line treatment for Artie would
include macrolides.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A (True)
Rationale: The presentation of paroxysmal coughing lasting more than two
weeks with initial coryzal symptoms is classic for pertussis (whooping
cough). Macrolide antibiotics (azithromycin, erythromycin, clarithromycin)
are first-line treatment for pertussis, which help reduce transmission and
symptom severity if given early in the course .
Q2. What is the most likely diagnosis for Artie based on his
symptoms of paroxysmal coughing for 15 days after initial mild
fever and runny nose?
A) Common cold
B) Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)
C) Pertussis
D) Atypical pneumonia
Correct Answer: C (Pertussis)
Rationale: Pertussis typically presents with three stages: catarrhal (runny
nose, low-grade fever), paroxysmal (severe coughing fits, inspiratory whoop,
, NRNP 6568 COMPREHENSIVE QUIZ WEEK
8 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATED | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
SECTION 1: INFECTIOUS DISEASES (Questions 1-10)
Q1. Artie is a 21-year-old male who comes to the clinic with a chief
complaint of paroxysmal coughing without an apparent cause. He
states that this has been going on for about 15 days. He initially had
a mild fever and a runny nose. First-line treatment for Artie would
include macrolides.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A (True)
Rationale: The presentation of paroxysmal coughing lasting more than two
weeks with initial coryzal symptoms is classic for pertussis (whooping
cough). Macrolide antibiotics (azithromycin, erythromycin, clarithromycin)
are first-line treatment for pertussis, which help reduce transmission and
symptom severity if given early in the course .
Q2. What is the most likely diagnosis for Artie based on his
symptoms of paroxysmal coughing for 15 days after initial mild
fever and runny nose?
A) Common cold
B) Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)
C) Pertussis
D) Atypical pneumonia
Correct Answer: C (Pertussis)
Rationale: Pertussis typically presents with three stages: catarrhal (runny
nose, low-grade fever), paroxysmal (severe coughing fits, inspiratory whoop,
