Group A β-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) pharyngitis
Group A β-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) pharyngitis
Question 73
If a patient presents with a deep aching, red eye and there is no discharge, you should suspect:
Iritis
Allergic conjunctivitis
Viral conjunctivitis
Bacterial conjunctivitis
· Question 74
The National Cholesterol Education Program’s Adult Treatment Panel III recommends that the goal for low density lipoproteins in high risk patients be less than:
160 mgdL
130 mgdL
100 mgdL
70 mgdL
· Question 75
A patient presents with classic symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). He is instructed on life style modifications and drug therapy for 8 weeks. Three months later he returns, reporting that he was “fine” as long as he took the medication. The most appropriate next step is:
Referral for surgical intervention such as a partial or complete fundoplication
Dependent upon how sever the practitioner believes the condition
To repeat the 8 week course of drug therapy while continuing lifestyle modifications
Investigation with endoscopy, manometry, andor pH testing
· Question 76
Group A β-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) pharyngitis is most common in which age group?
Under 3 years of age
Preschool children
6 to 12 years of age
Adolescents