UPDATED NUR 524 EXAM 2 (ACTUAL EXAM
2024) WITH QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS.
What are causative agents of empyema and what are
treatments? - ANSWERS_causatives - s aureus, kleb
pneumonia
treatments - PenG, amox, clinda
What is the first line therapy in the treatment of allergic
rhinitis? - ANSWERS_Removal/reduction or avoidance of the
allergen
What increases the risk of antibiotic resistance with ABRS? -
ANSWERS_Mild disease with previous antibiotic use (last 4-
6 weeks) or mild disease.
How do you treat ABRS in a patient with no recent abx use?
How do you treat a patient with PCN allergy? Adjutant
therapies? - ANSWERS_1. Amox/clav
2. Doxycycline
3. Netty pot, topical/oral decongestants
How do you treat a high risk patient for ABRS. -
ANSWERS_1. High dose amox/clav
2. Resp fluros
3. ceftriaxone
, UPDATED NUR 524 EXAM 2 (ACTUAL EXAM
2024) WITH QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS.
How is chronic sinusitis diagnosed? - ANSWERS_1. s/sx last
12 weeks or more
People with cataracts have issues with __________ vision. -
ANSWERS_distanCE
People with presbyopia have issues with __________ vision. -
ANSWERS_near
What are some vision changes in people with cataracts? -
ANSWERS_yellow hue
glares in bright light
trouble with contrasts
straigh edges seem wavy or curved
halos around lights/objects
What is a hordeolum? - ANSWERS_Infection in gland of the
eyelid (stye) typically caused by S. aureus. Often related to
acne rosacea.
What is a chalazion? - ANSWERS_Sterile inflammation of
eyelid gland. More common on upper lid and usually pointing
inward towards conjunctiva. Associated with acne rosacea.
, UPDATED NUR 524 EXAM 2 (ACTUAL EXAM
2024) WITH QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS.
Name some differences between hordeolum and chalazion? -
ANSWERS_Hordeolum - infectious process, localized pain,
redness, swelling. Often associated with blepharitis.
Chalazion - not painful, sterile.
What is considered second line therapy in the treatment of
allergic rhinitis? - ANSWERS_Intranasal steroids like
fluticasone. (prevent formation of inflammatory mediatiors)
What is the role of oral antihistamines in treating allergic
rhinitis? - ANSWERS_Rescue therapy from inactivating
already formed inflammatory mediators.
What are the differences between first and second generation
antihistamines? - ANSWERS_1st gen - lipophillic/cross BBB
and cause fatigue
Ex: chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine
2nd gen - hydrophilic/don't cross BBB = less fatigue
Ex: loratidine, cetirizine, fenofexadine
What is key patient teaching for the use of intranasal
decongestant sprays? - ANSWERS_Don't use longer than 3
days because they can cause intense rebound congestion.
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