Case 1 of 14InfectiousRespiratory tract (e.g., pneumonia, viral upper respiratory tract infections)
A 16-year-old student came to your clinic with complains of severe throat pain x 4 days. The patient also has a mild cough and fatigue. On examination the throat is markedly erythematous with some white patches. Temp is 102 F. Rest of the exam is unremarkable.
Question 1 of 45
What would be your next step in management?
Select 1. (0 / 1 selected)
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AReassure the patient and recommend supportive care only, with no further workup
BDo a rapid antigen detection test (RADT) or throat culture to confirm Group A Streptococcus (GAS)
COrder a monospot (heterophile antibody) test for infectious mononucleosis as the immediate priority
DOrder a CBC with differential and blood cultures
EPrescribe empiric antibiotics (e.g., penicillin V) immediately without any testing
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