NR566 Week 5: Quiz (Apr-2026)

A 55-year-old patient with a history of hypertension and atrial fibrillation asks about taking oral pseudoephedrine for nasal congestion. Which of the following is the nurse practitioner’s MOST appropriate response?

Answers: A – D

A. Avoid pseudoephedrine; it may worsen cardiovascular conditions ✅
B. Pseudoephedrine is safe but should always be combined with phenylephrine nasal spray
C. Pseudoephedrine is safe because its effects are limited to the nasal mucosa
D. Pseudoephedrine is first line treatment for long-term control of congestion in clients with chronic rhinitis

A 72-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with sudden, severe right-eye pain, headache, blurred vision, and halos around lights. Examination reveals conjunctival injection, a mid-dilated fixed pupil, and markedly elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). What is the MOST appropriate next step in management?

Answers: A – D

A. Administer osmotic agents, miotics, or carbonic anhydrase inhibitors ✅
B. Reassure the patient and schedule outpatient follow-up in one week
C. Initiate prostaglandin analog therapy for long-term IOP reduction
D. Schedule elective laser trabeculoplasty

A 19-year-old patient with mild to moderate acne vulgaris asks about treatment. Harsh scrubbing once per day has shown little to no improvement. Which of the following is the nurse practitioner’s MOST appropriate response?

Answers: A – D

A. Continue daily scrubbing to remove bacteria; add a topical antibiotic
B. Acne always requires oral antibiotic therapy for effective management
C. Stop scrubbing: gently cleanse the skin and avoid oil-based products ✅
D. Gently cleanse the skin daily to remove oil; avoid sunscreens and moisturizers…………………………………purchase all the 20 questions and answers at $20 only