Deck 82: Peritonsillar Abscess

Question 1

A patient is diagnoses with peritonsillar abscess and will be hospitalized for intravenous antibiotics. What additional treatment will be required?

A) Intubation to protect the airway
B) Needle aspiration of the abscess
C) Systemic corticosteroid administration
D) Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

Answer 1

B

Question 2

An adolescent presents with fever, chills, and a severe sore throat. On exam, the provider notes foul-smelling breath and a muffled voice with marked edema and erythema of the peritonsillar tissue. What will the primary care provider do?

A) Evaluate for possible epiglottitis.
B) Perform a rapid strep and throat culture.
C) Prescribe empirical oral antibiotics.
D) Refer the patient to an otolaryngologist.

Answer 2

D