A 5-year-old boy presents with a 3-day history of fever, sore throat, and tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy. He does not have a cough. His Feve...

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A 5-year-old boy presents with a 3-day history of fever, sore throat, and tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy. He does not have a cough. His FeverPAIN score is 4. What is the most appropriate management?

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Immediate prescription of Phenoxymethylpenicillin

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Immediate prescription of Amoxicillin

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Delayed prescription of Phenoxymethylpenicillin

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Analgesia and safety netting advice only

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Throat swab and await culture results

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Acute Tonsillitis / Sore Throat

A 5-year-old boy presents with a 3-day history of fever, sore throat, and tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy. He does not have a cough. His FeverPAIN score is 4. What is the most appropriate management?