Sore Throat Flashcards
1
Q
What conditions can cause a sore throat?
A
Pharyngitis
Tonsillitis
Laryngitis
2
Q
What is the management for a sore throat?
A
Paracetamol/ibuprofen for pain relief
3
Q
What are NICE indications for abx?
A
Features of marked systemic upset Unilateral peritonsillitis History of rheumatic fever Increased risk of acute infection CENTOR score >3
4
Q
What scoring systems are used in sore throats?
A
CENTOR
FeverPAIN
5
Q
What is the CENTOR score used for?
A
Prediciting need for abx
6
Q
What are CENTOR criteria?
A
Presence of tonsillar exudate
Tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy
History of fever
Absence of cough
7
Q
What is the feverPAIN score used for?
A
Likelihood of isolating streptococci
8
Q
What are feverPAIN criteria?
A
Fever over 38C Tonsillar exudate Attend in 3 days or less Severely inflamed tonsils No cough
9
Q
When are antibiotics indicated with the feverPAIN score?
A
Score >/=4
10
Q
What antibiotics are given if indicated?
A
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Erythromycin
