A Patient Diagnosed with Acute Suppurative Parotitis Has Been Taking

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with acute suppurative parotitis has been taking amoxicillin-clavulanate for 4 days without improvement in symptoms. The provider will order an antibiotic for Methicillin-resistant S. aureus. Which other measure may be helpful?

• A) Cool compresses
• B) Discouraging chewing gum
• C) Surgical drainage
• D) Topical corticosteroids

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