Sue brought her daughter Amy to the pediatrician complaining of a sore throat. The physician examines Amy and observes that her throat is bright red and there are white pus-filled nodules on her tonsils. Which of the following conclusions should be made?

A. She has a strep throat and should begin antibiotics.
B. She should have a rapid strep test performed before a diagnosis is made.
C. She should go home and rest because most sore throats are viral in origin.
D. She should go home and come back in two days for a strep test since it may take that long to show up.
E. She has a staphylococcal sore throat and should begin antibiotics immediately.


Ans: B. She should have a rapid strep test performed before a diagnosis is made.

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