Sue Brought Her Daughter Amy to the Pediatrician Complaining of a Sore

question 17

Multiple Choice

Sue brought her daughter Amy to the pediatrician complaining of a sore throat.The physician examines Amy and observes that her throat is bright red and there are white pus-filled nodules on her tonsils.Which of the following conclusions should be made?

• A)She has a strep throat and should begin antibiotics.
• B)She should have a rapid strep test performed before a diagnosis is made.
• C)She should go home and rest because most sore throats are viral in origin.
• D)She should go home and come back in two days for a strep test since it may take that long to show up.
• E)She has a staphylococcal sore throat and should begin antibiotics immediately.

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