NR 511 Week 4 Midterm Exam – Question and Answer
- Define diagnostic reasoning
- What is subjective data?
- What is objective data?
- Identify components of HPI
- Describe the differences between medical billing and medical coding.
- Compare and contrast the two coding classification systems that are currently used in the US healthcare system.
- How do specificity, sensitivity, and predictive value contribute to the usefulness of diagnostic data?
- Discuss the elements that need to … considered when developing a plan.
- Describe the components of medical decision making in E&M coding.
- Correctly order the E&M office visit codes based on complexity from least to most complex.
- The 5 key components of a comprehensive treatment plan are:
- Define the components of a SOAP note.
- Discuss minimum of three purposes of the written history and physical in relation to the importance of documentation.
- Why does every procedure code need a corresponding … code?
- What are the three components required in determining an outpatient, office visit E&M code?
- Correctly ID a pt as a new or established given historical info.
- What does a well-rounded clinical experience mean?
- …. the maximum number of hours that time can …. spent “rounding” in a facility?
- What are 9 things that must … documented when inputting data into clinical encounter logs?
- What does the acronym SNAPPS stand for?
- … the most common type of pathogen responsible for acute gastroenteritis?
- T/F…Assessing for prior antibiotic use is a critical part of the history in pt’s presenting with diarrhea.
- What is the difference between irritable bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
- What are two common IBD’s?
- Describe the characteristics of acute diverticulitis.
- … difference between sensorineural and conductive hearing loss?
- What is the triad of symptoms associated with Meniere’s disease?
- What symptoms are associated with peritonsilar abscess?
- ___ most common cause of viral pharyngitis?
- What is the most common cause of acute n/v?
- … importance of obtaining an abdominal XR to rule out perforation or obstruction even though the … of diverticulitis can … made clinically?
- What are colon cancer screening recommendations relative to certain populations?
- Identify at least two disorders that are considered to … disorders related to conductive hearing loss.
- What is the most common cause of bacterial pharyngitis?
- What are the clinical findings associated with mononucleosis?
- How is the … of streptococcal pharyngitis made clinically based on the Centor criteria?
- What is one intervention for a pt with gastroenteritis?
- When are stool studies warranted?
- What is an appropriate treatment for prophylaxis or treatment of traveler’s diarrhea?
- Describe the component of the H&P that should … done for a pt with abd pain.
- What is at least one effective treatment for IBS?
- … prescription med used to treat chronic constipation?
- What is at least one treatment for Meniere’s disease?
- T/F…The majority of dyspnea complaints are due to cardiac or pulmonary decompensation.
- What are the differences between intrathorax and extrathorax flow disorders?
- What are at least 3 examples of flow and volume disorders (intra and/or extra thorax)?
- Differentiate between rubeola, rubella, varicella, roseola, 5ths disease, pityriasis rosea, hand/foot/mouth, and molluscum contagiosum.
- What are common characteristics in a rash caused by Group A strep?
- What are treatment options for Group A B-hemolytic strep pharyngitis?
- Differentiate between tinea pedis, cruris, corporis, and unguium. What are the appropriate treatments for each?
- What is the virus that causes warts?
- Differentiate between atopic and contact dermatitis. Give examples of each.
- What is a normal response to TB skin tests and what does it mean?
- …. reasons for decreased responsiveness to TB skin testing?
- What are some common meds used to treat TB?
- What is the MOA and common SE’s of Isoniazid?
- ……. Rifampin?
- What is the MOA and common SE’s of Pyrazinamide?
- What is the MOA and common SE’s of Ethambutol?
- …. strengths of tretinoin and when is each appropriate?
- Identify various types of lesions based on their characteristics:
- What are common characteristics … with blepharitis, chalzion, and hordeolum.
- Differentiate between viral, allergic, bacterial, toxic, and HSV conjunctivitis.
- Which chemical injury is … with the most damage and highest risk to vision loss?
- Which cardiac or pulmonary disorders contribute to the majority of dyspnea complaints due to decompensation?
- What are appropriate tests in the work-up for dyspnea?
- Describe classes of asthma.
- What are the different treatments for the asthma classes?
- Identify respiratory characteristics of asthma.
- Identify respiratory characteristics of COPD.
- What is the CURB-65 tool and how is it used?
- What are subjective and objective findings with asthma?
- …. subjective and objective findings with COPD?
- What are subjective and objective findings with sinusitis?
- … and objective findings with allergic rhinitis?
- What are subjective and objective findings with vasomotor rhinitis?
- … with influenza?
- What are treatment options for asthma?
- What are treatment options for COPD?
- ….. sinusitis?
- What are treatment options for allergic rhinitis?
- What are treatment options for vasomotor rhinitis?
- ….. influenza?
- Define and describe chronic cough.
- What are common eye emergency conditions that require emergency room eval?
- IBS is a:
- Crohn’s disease is the:
- Ulcerative colitis is a:
- T/F…If you suspect diverticulitis, you can treat with abx alone. No imaging is necessary.
- T/F…It is safe to use laxatives long-term for the treatment of constipation.
- T/F…According to the American Cancer Society guidelines, African Americans with no other risk factors for colon cancer should begin routine colon cancer screening at age 45.
- T/F…In ulcerative colitis, typical symptoms include abdominal cramping, fever, anorexia, wt loss, spasm, flatulence, and RLQ pain or mass. Stools may contain blood, mucous, and/or pus.
- T/F…In diverticulitis, typical symptoms include bleeding, cramping pain, and the urge to defecate. Stools are characteristically watery diarrhea with blood and mucus.
- T/F…In diverticulitis, typical symptoms include LLQ pain and tenderness, fever, change in bowel habits (usually diarrhea), and sometimes nausea/vomiting.
- Treatment of IBS with constipation:
- … of IBS with diarrhea:
- Treatment of IBS with abd pain:
- T/F
- Acute gastroenteritis is the most common cause of nausea and vomiting.
- T/F…Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea do not usually occur together in acute gastroenteritis.
- T/F…The most common pathogen responsible for acute gastroenteritis is bacterial.
- T/F…Norovirus is the most common virus responsible for acute gastroenteritis
- If a person presents to the office with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which of the following would prompt you to order stool studies?
- Which of the following would … an appropriate treatment for prophylaxis or treatment of traveler’s diarrhea?
- T/F…The history is the most important part of the visit for a patient with complaint of a hearing disorder.
- T/F…Meniere’s disease is diagnoses of exclusion.
- T/F…The majority of TM ruptures will heal themselves.
- Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is classified as which type of hearing loss?
- The triad of symptoms associated with Meniere’s disease include _____.
- The most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis or tonsillitis is from Group _____ Hemolytic Streptococcus.
- Which are not findings … with mononucleosis?
- Name the four clinical features suggestive of bacterial pharyngitis (Centor criteria)
- A red tongue with enlarged papillae, sometimes seen with strep throat is called a _____ tongue
- T/F…Patients with > 3 Centor criteria can … empirically diagnosed with GABHS and treated without further testing.
- T/F…Empiric treatment of asymptomatic household contacts o patients with acute GABHS pharyngitis is recommended.
- T/F…Doxycycline is an alternative for patients with GABHS pharyngitis who are allergic to PCN.
- T/F…Patients with mononucleosis who develop an erythematous, macular rash after taking amoxicillin for pharyngitis should … identified as having a PCN allergy.
- Which is (are) a symptom(s) of peritonsillar abscess? (select all that apply)
- The most common cause of viral laryngitis is _____.
- T/F…Fluorosceine staining is a method used to differentiate the types of conjunctivitis.
- T/F…Poison ivy is contagious and can … spread from touching the … area.
- T/F…Treatment for nonfluctuant abscess should include incision and drainage (I&D).
- Which is NOT treatment for warts?
- Tinea corporis is found on the:
- … unguium is … on the:
- Tinea cruris is found on the:
- … pedis is found on the:
- T/F…Patients should … to a dermatologist for treatment of acne with Accutane.
- T/F…Treatment of moderate acne may include the use of topical and oral antibiotic with a retinoid.
- How is an appropriate differential ….?
- Clinical characteristics of GERD:
- Characteristics of AGE:
- Treatment for AGE:
- Eustachian tube disorder presentation, symptoms, causes:
- Eustachian tube disorder treatment:
- Compare and contrast otitis media and otitis externa.
- What are the characteristics of nuclear cataracts?
- …. cortical cataracts?
- What are the characteristics of posterior cataracts?
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