An Adolescent Presents with Fever, Chills, and a Severe Sore

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.