The nurse is reviewing a history and physical examination of a ...

[KimWrice]

The nurse is reviewing a history and physical examination of a 22-year-old man hospitalized for acute glomerulonephritis. Which finding best alerts the nurse to a potential causative agent?
 
  a. A recent trip to Mexico
  b. Unprotected sexual activity
  c. A recent strep throat infection
  d. A recent protocol of ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

Question 2

Which manifestation is the classic early warning symptom of a detached retina?
 
  a. Tearing and swelling of the eye
  b. Flashing colored lights in the eye
  c. Bleeding into the anterior chamber
  d. Intense brow pain

[aruss1303]

Answer to Question 1

C
Glomerulonephritis is primarily seen in children and young adults, and affects males more often than females. It most commonly occurs about 2 to 3 weeks after a group A beta-hemolytic strep-tococcal infection, such as strep throat or impetigo; however, it can occur in response to bac-terial, viral, or parasitic infections elsewhere in the body. It is an immunologic problem caused by an antigen-antibody reaction. International travel and unprotected sexual activity are not causative agents for glomerulonephritis. While recent cipro therapy does indicate a recent bac-terial infection, it does not cause glomerulonephritis.

Answer to Question 2

B
Seeing flashing colored lights is an early warning symptom of retinal detachment.

[KimWrice]

Excellent

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