QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
This would be an appropriate prescription for a non-pregnant person with a penicillin allergy with these symptoms and signs.
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c
Clarithromycin
QuestionChoice
This is a treatment when candidal pharyngitis is suspected in more widespread areas.
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d
Fluconazole
QuestionChoice
This is an appropriate action that can be taken by the ENT specialists in secondary care when there is evidence of peri-tonsillar abscess, parapharyngeal abscess or retropharyngeal abscess.
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b
Aspiration of exudate
QuestionChoice
This patient has a Centor score of 4 for his fever, absent cough, lymphadenopathy and tonsillar exudate. According to the NICE guidelines on acute sore throats, those with a Centor score of 3 or 4 should be prescribed phenoxymethylpenicillin first-line.
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a
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
QuestionChoice
This would be appropriate if the Centor score was less than 3.
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e
Supportive care
Concept
Chapter
2693
4404
Acute Tonsillitis
Topic
186
Ear, Nose and Throat
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An 18-year-old university student attends his GP. He complains he has had a sore throat for the past six days. He denies having a cough, but does report a fever yesterday. On examination, his right tonsil appears to have exudate on its surface and tender cervical lymphadenopathy is noted. He is otherwise well and currently apyrexial. He denies having any allergies.

Which of the following is the best next step in the management of this patient?
a