part 3

Question 1

Infection affecting pharynx including tonsils.

Answer 1

pharyngitis

Question 2

What is the etiology of pharyngitis?

Answer 2

• viral

- bacterial (strep throat BABHS)

Question 3

What are the acute infectious pharyngitis clinical manifestations?

Answer 3

• abrupt onset
• sore throat
• fever (lasting 1-4 days)
• painful cervical lymph nodes enlarged
• headache, malaise
• abd pain
• petechial mottling soft palate

Question 4

Where can a sandpaper like rash form when a pt has strep throat/pharyngitis/GABHS)?

Answer 4

trunk
axillae
elbows
groin

Question 5

What is the treatment for acute infectious pharyngitis (strep throat)?

Answer 5

• Penicillin (PCN) - take full course, after 24 hours no longer contagious
• replace toothbrush

Question 6

When does tonsillitis occur?

Answer 6

with pharyngitis

-viral or bacterial

Question 7

What are the clinical manifestations of tonsillitis?

Answer 7

inflammation

difficulty swallowing and breathing

Question 8

When might a tonsillectomy be recommended?

-removal of palatine tonsils

Answer 8

• recurrent infections

- sleep disordered breathing

Question 9

Why would milk products not be given after a tonsillectomy?

Answer 9

-it may coat the throat causing the child to clear the throat which can initiate bleeding