An Adolescent Presents with Fever, Chills, and a Severe Sore

question 1

Multiple Choice

An adolescent presents with fever, chills, and a severe sore throat. On exam, the provider notes foul-smelling breath and a muffled voice with marked edema and erythema of the peritonsillar tissue. What will the primary care provider do?

• A) Evaluate for possible epiglottitis.
• B) Perform a rapid strep and throat culture.
• C) Prescribe empirical oral antibiotics.
• D) Refer the patient to an otolaryngologist.

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