CASE: SORE THROAT A mother and her 6-year-old son present a prescription for IlosoneÒ 125mg/5ml for 10 days and request to speak with the pharmacist. The child is irritable, complains of throat pain, and appears flushed. The mother is eager to begin antibiotic treatment as soon as possible so that her son can return to school and she can return to work, but the prescription is not valid for 3 more days. A. Answer the following questions: 1. What causes sore throat and how are they distinguished? 2. Who is susceptible to sore throat, and how common is it? 3. Is sore throat contagious? 4. Are antibiotics effective for treating sore throats, and how long should they be used? 5. When should antibiotics be used to treat a sore throat?

CASE: SORE THROAT A mother and her 6-year-old son present a prescription for IlosoneÒ 125mg/5ml for 10 days and request to speak with the pharmacist. The child is irritable, complains of throat pain, and appears flushed. The mother is eager to begin antibiotic treatment as soon as possible so that her son can return to school and she can return to work, but the prescription is not valid for 3 more days. A. Answer the following questions: 1. What causes sore throat and how are they distinguished? 2. Who is susceptible to sore throat, and how common is it? 3. Is sore throat contagious? 4. Are antibiotics effective for treating sore throats, and how long should they be used? 5. When should antibiotics be used to treat a sore throat?

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Chapter7: Preventing Perioperative Disease Transmission

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