PEDS PHARYNGITIS EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
overview pharyngitis
ANSWER
-infection/inflammation of pharynx -sore throat -peak btw 5-15 yo -common in winter, spring
-incubation 2-5 days -bacterial or viral *culture to r/o strep
Question 2.
viral pharyngitis s/s
ANSWER
**usually caused by adenovirus -sore throat -fever -rhinorrhea -cough -general malaise
Question 3.
assessment of viral pharyngitis
ANSWER
regional lymph nodes enlarged -erythema present in back of pharynx and palatine arch
**labs= inc WBC
Question 4.
management of viral pharyngitis
ANSWER
-Oral analgesic -Acetaminophen -Ibuprofen -Warm heat applied to external neck area -Warm
saline gargles (school-age) -Prefer liquids to solids
Question 5.
streptococcal pharyngitis overview
ANSWER
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VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
overview pharyngitis
ANSWER
-infection/inflammation of pharynx -sore throat -peak btw 5-15 yo -common in winter, spring
-incubation 2-5 days -bacterial or viral *culture to r/o strep
Question 2.
viral pharyngitis s/s
ANSWER
**usually caused by adenovirus -sore throat -fever -rhinorrhea -cough -general malaise
Question 3.
assessment of viral pharyngitis
ANSWER
regional lymph nodes enlarged -erythema present in back of pharynx and palatine arch
**labs= inc WBC
Question 4.
management of viral pharyngitis
ANSWER
-Oral analgesic -Acetaminophen -Ibuprofen -Warm heat applied to external neck area -Warm
saline gargles (school-age) -Prefer liquids to solids
Question 5.
streptococcal pharyngitis overview
ANSWER
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