The patient has acute pharyngitis. What test would be done to identify the cause of the infection and the appropriate treatment?
A) PND
B) C&S
C) ABR
D) URI
B
Explanation: A) Postnasal drip (PND) is a disease, not a test.
B) Correct! Culture and sensitivity (C&S) would identify the bacterium and indicate which antibiotic drug would be appropriate for treatment.
C) Auditory brainstem response (ABR) is not a test for acute pharyngitis.
D) Upper respiratory infection (URI) is a disease, not a test.
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