Sore Throat – Acute (ALL)

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Course Curriculum
1. Which of the following is NOT a recognised complication of streptococcal sore throat? *
2. How should a FeverPAIN score of 2–3 be managed according to NICE NG84? *
3. Which patient factor should prompt same-day referral in acute sore throat? *
4. Which antibiotic is recommended for a patient with a sore throat and a penicillin allergy? *
5. What is the main goal of antibiotic prescribing in sore throat? *
6. In what scenario might immediate antibiotics be considered appropriate? *
7. Which of the following is considered a red flag in sore throat? *
8. What is the recommended first-line approach for managing most cases of acute sore throat according to NICE NG84? *
9. What is the recommended duration of Pen-V for acute sore throat? *
10. Which of the following does NOT indicate the need for an immediate or back-up antibiotic prescription? *
11. Which of the following is an appropriate safety netting instruction for sore throat patients managed without antibiotics? *
12. Which of the following is NOT typically advised in the self-care of sore throat? *
13. What is the role of back-up prescriptions in sore throat management? *
14. What does a FeverPAIN score of 0–1 indicate? *
15. When should patients with sore throat be advised to seek urgent care? *
16. When should throat swabs be used in acute sore throat? *
17. Which of the following best describes when a back-up antibiotic should be used? *
18. Why does NICE NG84 discourage immediate antibiotics in most sore throat cases? *
19. Which alternative clinical prediction tool may be used in acute sore throat? *
20. Why is self-care advice important in sore throat management? *