Strep throat/ Sore throat

Question 1

Age limit on benzocaine throat spray?

Answer 1

Licensed for 6+

Question 2

1st line antibiotic for strep throat?

Answer 2

Phenoxymethylpenicillin

Question 3

2nd line antibiotic for strep throat?

Answer 3

Clarithromycin/ Erythromycin

Question 4

OTC advice for strep throat/ sore throat

Answer 4

Gargle salt water
Lozenges
Honey and lemon
Local anaesthetic sprays
Ibuprofen/ Paracetamol analgesia

Question 5

Red flags for sore throat?

Answer 5

Hoarseness >3 weeks
Swollen glands
Dysphagia

Question 6

Symtpoms of strep throat

Answer 6

Malaise
Fever
Sore throat
Loss of apetite
Headache