Sore Throat
History
Physical Exam
Labs to Order
The Plan!
100
Rheumatic Fever
What is a non-supurative complication of Strep pneumonia?
100
I broke out in hives and couldn't breathe.
What happened when you took penicillin?
100
Anterior cervical lymph nodes
What lymph nodes are commonly palpated with Strep. throat?
100
Rapid Strep Test
What is the quickest and easiest test you can do to diagnose Strep throat?
100
Has to take a full days dose of medications
What do you advise the patient about returning to work or school?
200
Viral
What is the commonest etiology of sore throat?
200
3 days
What is 'How long have you had the symptoms?' Or 'When was the last time you felt well?
200
Ampicillin and rash
What antibiotic causes a rash if given to a patient with Mononucleosis?
200
ESR
What is a non-specific test you can do on a patient?
200
Return to the clinic if you continue to have fever
What advice do you give your patient about follow up?
300
Retropharyngeal abscess
What is a complication of sore throat?
300
Centor criteria
What are the group of clinical signs for strep pharyngitis?
300
sandpaper
What is the character of the skin rash caused by strep. pneumoniae
300
Throat culture
What is test is ordered if the Rapid strep test is negative?
300
penicillin V
What is the drug of choice for the treatment of pharyngitis?
400
Grey-membranous pseudo membrane that cannot peel off.
What is Diphtheria?
400
Absence of cough
What is the symptom that the patient should not have to help diagnose strep pharyngitis?
400
Flitting arthritis
How do you describe the joint symptoms and signs in a patient with rheumatic fever?
400
Acyclovir
What is the drug of choice for herpes zoster infection?
500
Glomerulonephritis
What is a non-suppurative complication of Strep throat that cannot be prevented by treatment?
500
Subcutaneous nodules
What are the enlarged lumps felt over extensor surfaces of the upper and lower extremities?
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