Sore throat Flashcards
1
Q
Outline the FeverPAIN criteria
A
Fever (during previous 24 hours) Purulent tonsils Attend rapidly (within 3 days after onset of symptoms) Inflamed (severe) tonsils No cough or coryza
2
Q
State one complication of untreated bacterial tonsillitis
A
Quinsy - can obstruct the airway
3
Q
Name the most common causative agents of bacterial pharyngitis/tonsillitis
A
Group A beta-haemolytic streptococci
4
Q
What is 1st line Tx for bacterial acute pharyngitis?
A
Penicillin V 500mg QDS for 10 days
5
Q
What is 2nd line Tx for bacterial acute pharyngitis?
A
Clarithromycin 250-500mg BD for 5 days
6
Q
Why should you not use amoxicillin in suspected bacterial pharyngitis?
A
Causes a maculopapular rash
