CMN 568 unit 1 study Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update
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CMN 568
Institution
CMN 568
the test used to check for corneal light reflex in each eye, and its symmetry is called
hirshberg test
What is the difference in recurrent sinusitis and chronic sinusitis
recurrent is defined as successive episodes of bacterial infections of the
sinuses each lasting less than 30 days a...
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CMN 568 unit 1 study Questions and
Correct Answers | Latest Update
the test used to check for corneal light reflex in each eye, and its symmetry is called
hirshberg test
What is the difference in recurrent sinusitis and chronic sinusitis
recurrent is defined as successive episodes of bacterial infections of the
sinuses each lasting less than 30 days and separated by intervals of at
least 10 days.
chronic is defined as episodes of inflammation of the paranasal sinuses
lasting more than 90 days.
first line of treatment of AOM in children?
amoxicillin 80-90mg/kg/day divided by 2 doses
A 3 y/o presents with AOM and mother reports severe allergy to PCN. What is an
alternative?
A macrolide, Bactrim, or clindamycin
5 y/o presents w/AOM and mother reports a mild rash w/PCN medication. What is an
alternative for treatment?
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2nd or 3rd generation cephalosporins
what disease process may be observed by unequal pupils (anisocoria), eyelid ptosis, iris
heterochromia, and anhidrosis?
horners syndrome
what trait can quickly lead to optic atrophy and permanent vision loss with even moderate
elevations of intraocular pressure AND should be tested for all African Americans whose status
is unknown when hyphema is observed?
sickle cell
what would be your treatment plan for an anaphylactic reaction due to a bee sting on an
upper limb?
-For anaphylaxis you'll give EPI 1:1000 ).01 mg/kg (m ax dose 0.3 in Peds
and 0.5 in adults) IM
-Benadryl 1-2mg/kg peds w/max dose 50 mg IV
-ranitidine max dose 1 mg/kd peds w/max dose 50mg/kd IV
-crystalloid bolus (20mg/kg over 1 hour)
-solumedeol 1mg/kg for Peds IV
-sometimes also an albuterol neb
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what are the most common antibiotics to cause anaphylaxis
amoxicillin
ampicillin
TMP-SMZ (trimethoprim-sulfonamide)
what is the 1st line of treatment for allergic rhinitis
what is the 1st line treatment for Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in adults?
OTC NSAIDS or acetaminophen
nasal corticosteroids
decongestants
-diagnosis is made when symptoms last longer than 10 days w/o improvement OR worsening
of symptoms w/in 20 days after initial improvement of symptoms.
-for pts w/focal signs such as periorbital edema, severe sinus tenderness, or severe headache-
-do not wait 10 days for antibiotics
------1st line therapy: amoxicillin, bactrim, doxycycline, amoxicillian-clavulanate
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------1st line therapy after recent abx use: levofloxacin, amoxicillain-clavulanate
what antibiotic do you avoid if you think the patient may have mono?
amoxicillin b/c drug often precipitates a rash
every pt who complains of hearing loss should be referred for audiologic evaluation except in
what scenario?
when the cause is easily remediable.
example: cerumen impaction or otitis media. have child return at 4 wk intervals to check
progress of effusion. refer for audiology after 3 mo of continuous effusion in children <3yr or
at risk of language delay
what is the 1st line treatment for acute bacterial pharyngitis in adults? in peds?
Adults & children > 27kg: Penicillin VK 250 mg orally TID or 500 mg BID
for 10 days. Penicillin G IM if compliance or amoxicillin
--erythromycin/azithromycin or cephalosporins are used if PCN allergy.
PEDS: penicillin VK 50-70 mg/kg/d in 3 divided doses, benzathine penicillin 600,000 units IM
in <27kg, 1.2 million units if >27kg, single dose. For PCN allergy use azithromycin
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