Chapter 78 Upper respiratory infections Q&A (1 of 14) Sample Questions

1. MD is a 5-year-old patient who is suffering from Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis. His doctor initiated Penicillin to eradicate the pharyngeal streptococcal carriage. Unfortunately, Penicillin failed to eradicate it. He should try now to give MD:
  1. A. Azithromycin 250mg tab/day for 10 days
  2. B. Cephalexin for 10 days
  3. C. Clindamycin for 10 days
  4. D. Rifampin for 3 days
Ans: C