Midterm Exam: NR568 NR 568

Midterm Exam: NR568 / NR 568

(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain

Question:

What beta blocker should be prescribed for glaucoma patients with asthma or COPD?

Answer:

Betaxolol is the only ophthalmic B-blocker which is B1 selective and preferred for pts with asthma and COPD.

Question:

How do most cases of otitis media resolve?

Answer:

Most cases resolve spontaneously, within a week. 1 / 4

Question:

When should antibacterial treatment be prescribed for otitis media in children under 6 months of age?

Answer:

Antibacterial treatment should be prescribed for children under 6 months of age.

Question:

What is the recommended approach for 6 months to 2 years old with unilateral acute otitis media and mild symptoms without otorrhea?

Answer:

Observation is recommended for unilateral AOM with mild symptoms and without otorrhea in children aged 6 months to 2 years.

Question:

What is the treatment approach for otitis media in children 2 years and older based on illness severity?

Answer:

Antibacterial therapy is recommended if the illness is severe, while observation is recommended if the illness is not severe in children 2 years and older.

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Question:

What is the first-line treatment for otitis media unless there is a penicillin allergy?

Answer:

Amoxicillin Clavulanate 875/125mg PO BID is the first-line treatment for otitis media unless there is a penicillin allergy.

Question:

What are some other considerations for otitis media treatment besides Amoxicillin Clavulanate?

Answer:

Other considerations for otitis media treatment include Amoxicillin, Cefuroxime, Cefpodoxime, and Cefdinir for 5-7 days.

Question:

Symptoms of Bacterial Otitis Externa

Answer:

Rapid-onset ear pain, pruritis, sensation of ear fullness, tenderness on manipulation of the external ear, edema, or erythema of the EAC

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Question:

Treatment of Bacterial Otitis Externa

Answer:

Includes cleaning of the ear and topical antimicrobials

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Treatment of Fungal Otitis Externa

Answer:

Involves cleaning and application of acidifying drops such as 2% acetic acid solution applied 3-4 times a day for 7 days

Question:

How is mild acne treated?

Answer:

Topical antibiotic and retinoids

Question:

What is the treatment for moderate acne?

Answer:

Oral antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline) and comedolytics (retinoids and azelaic acid)

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