Midterm Exam: NR 511 NR511

Midterm Exam: NR 511 / NR511

(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care Practicum | Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain

Question:

If the patient presents with a complaint of pulsatile tinnitus, the examination should also focus on ________

Answer:

cardiovascular disease or cardiovascular lesions

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Treatment dry eye syndrome

Answer:

artificial tears, warm compresses, lid hygiene, lubricants/gels/ointments If this fails then cyclosporine or topical corticosteroids

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leads to signs and symptoms of pressure dysregulation in the middle ear, unable to open and close properly, causing a build-up of pressure or fluid in the middle ear

Answer:

eustachian tube dysfunction

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Test to confirm middle ear fluid

Answer:

Tympanometry Acoustic reflex measurement Acoustic reflectometry

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Assessment of infectious mono

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fever, sore throat, adenopathy, fatigue, n/v, anorexia, headache, sometimes rash, dysphagia, chest pain, dyspnea, cough tender cervical lymphadenopathy, nuchal stiffness associated with painful lymph nodes, enlarged tonsils with exudate, splenomegaly, enlarged and tender liver, maculopapular rash

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Management of infectious mononucleosis

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Supportive care No effective antiviral medications are available for the treatment of mono NSAIDs and acetaminophen Adequate hydration Gargling with warm salt water Throat lozenges Adequate rest

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Diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis

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complete blood count (CBC) serum chemistries heterophile antibody test IgG Mild thrombocytopenia Elevated liver enzymes

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Viral syndrome characterized by prolonged malaise, fatigue, fever, sore throat, and tender cervical lymphadenopathy

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mononucleosis

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Diagnosing dry eye syndrome

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Slit-lamp examination Ocular surface stainings Schirmer tear production test

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Treatment of group a strep

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10 day course of penicillin V potassium 500 mg PO twice daily or 250 mg PO four times daily

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