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NR508 Week 5 Quiz (Latest): Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 508 Week 5 Quiz (Latest): Chamberlain College of Nursing Question 1 The primary care NP sees a patient who has a 1-week history of nasal congestion; red, watery eyes; cough; and a temperature ranging from 99.1° F to 100.5° F. The N...

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NR 508 Week 5 Quiz

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Question 1

The primary care NP sees a patient who has a 1-week history of nasal congestion; red, watery
eyes; cough; and a temperature ranging from 99.1° F to 100.5° F. The NP notes thin, white nasal
discharge and an erythematous oropharynx without swelling or exudates. The NP should:
Correct!

reassure the patient that this is likely a viral infection.



obtain a nasal culture and consider antibiotic therapy.



prescribe antiviral medications and decongestants.



begin empiric antibiotic therapy to treat sinusitis.

The patient does not have severe symptoms indicating a bacterial infection. Unless symptoms
worsen, reassurance is indicated. Empiric antibiotic therapy is contraindicated for viral
infections. Antiviral medications are not routinely used. A nasal culture is not indicated.

Question 2

When prescribing TMP/SMX to children, the primary care NP should recall that:


folic acid supplements must be given to children who take this medication.
ou Answered


the medication should be given three or four times per day because of rapid metabolism.


TMP/SMX should not be prescribed for children younger than 2 years.



dosing is based on the trimethoprim component of the drug.

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