throat treatment

Question 1

mononucleosis

Answer 1

95% of patients recover without specific antiviral therapy

treatment is asymptomatic
-NSAIDs
acetopminophen
warm saline

Question 2

epiglottitis

Answer 2

IV antibiotics ceftizozime or dexamethasone

then taper corticosteroid as S/s resolve
PO abx to finish course

intubation if shortness of breath

Question 3

streptococcal pharyngitis

Answer 3

penicillin 1st line

if penicillin allergy - macrolides, clindamycin, cephalosporins

Question 4

viral pharyngitis

Answer 4

fluids, warm saline gargles

Question 5

laryngitis

Answer 5

supportive care mainstay - hydration, humidification, vocal rest
erythromycin may help

Question 6

diptheria

Answer 6

membrane removal by direct laryngoscopy

antitoxin