NR566 Week 1 Quiz – March 2026

A 24-year-old with nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, and afebrile exam consistent with a viral URI requests a “just-in-case” antibiotic. Which approach aligns with the recommended guidance on antibiotic use?

Answers: A – D

A. Start an antibiotic to prevent secondary infection for the shortest duration
B. Prescribe an antiviral prophylactically to shorten symptom duration
C. Do not prescribe antimicrobials but provide symptomatic care ✅
D. Provide an antifungal to prevent yeast overgrowth during treatment

After empiric broad-spectrum therapy, cultures identify a single susceptible pathogen. What action best reflects antimicrobial stewardship?

Answers: A – D

A. Continue broad-spectrum therapy to ensure comprehensive coverage and improve patient outcomes
B. Add a narrow-spectrum agent to prevent resistance
C. Stop antibiotics since the broad-spectrum antibiotic treated the infection
D. De-escalate to a narrow-spectrum agent targeted to the identified pathogen ✅

A wound swab from a clinically improving patient shows growth of typical skin flora, but there are no signs of active infection (no erythema, warmth, purulence, or systemic symptoms). What is the most appropriate action?

Answers: A – D

A. Treat the culture result with broad-spectrum antibiotics
B. Treat with a narrow-spectrum antibiotic for an extended course
C. Do not treat with antimicrobials ✅
D. Repeat cultures and begin empiric therapy now…………………………purchase all the correct questions and answers at $20 only