Wk 1 Acute Pharyngitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is acute pharyngitis?
A
Inflammation of the pharynx or tonsils
2
Q
Most pharyngitis is __
A
viral
3
Q
10% of adult and 30% of childhood pharyngitis is caused by __ __ __
A
Group A Strep
4
Q
Fungal pharyngitis may be called
A
thrush
5
Q
What are the characteristics of streptococcal pharyngitis?
A
sore throat, tonsillar hypertrophy and erythema, tender lymphadenopathy and fever
6
Q
Thin, mostly clear nasal drainage
A
rhinorrhea
7
Q
What is the treatment for thrush?
A
Nystatin swish and swallow
