Pharyngitis 

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1.  What is the most common cause of pharyngitis?

a. Bacterial infections, specifically Group A Streptococcus
b. Viral infections, such as rhinovirus or adenovirus
c. Noninfectious causes, including allergic rhinitis
d. H. influenzae colonization

2. Which criteria from the Modified Centor Score warrants routine testing for pharyngitis?

a. A score of 3-4
b. A score of 0-2
c. The presence of rhinorrhea and cough
d. Difficulty swallowing or breathing

3. What are red flag symptoms in pharyngitis that may indicate a more serious condition?

a. Fever and tender cervical adenopathy
b. An erythematous pharynx and tonsils
c. Swollen epiglottis, difficulty breathing, and trouble swallowing
d. Persistent cough and anosmia

4. Which of the following is a first-line antibiotic treatment for pharyngitis caused by Group A Streptococcus?

a. Clindamycin for 10 days
b. Azithromycin for 5 days
c. Clarithromycin for 10 days
d. Amoxicillin for 10 days

5. What is the role of RADT (Rapid Antigen Detection Test) in diagnosing pharyngitis?

a. It is the gold standard for diagnosing pharyngitis but takes 24 hours for results.

b. It provides rapid results with high specificity and moderate sensitivity.

c. It is used for detecting viral causes of pharyngitis.

d. It is recommended for all patients regardless of Modified Centor Score.