A Child Diagnosed with Group a Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci (GABHS) 2

question 6

Multiple Choice

A child diagnosed with Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) 2 weeks prior is in the clinic with periorbital edema, dyspnea, and elevated blood pressure. A urinalysis reveals tea-colored urine with hematuria and mild proteinuria. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do to manage this condition?

• A) Prescribe a 10- to 14-day course of high-dose amoxicillin.
• B) Prescribe high-dose steroids in consultation with a nephrologist.
• C) Reassure the parents that this condition will resolve spontaneously.
• D) Refer the child to a pediatric nephrologist for hospitalization.

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