Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1647 of 2368
A child has fever, white patches on the tonsils, and enlarged lymph nodes, and strep throat is confirmed. Which treatment is necessary?
- A cool-mist humidifier alone
- Warm salt water gargles alone
- Antibiotics
- Acetaminophen alone
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Correct answer: Antibiotics
Strep throat must be treated with antibiotics to prevent complications in the heart and kidneys. Comfort measures alone are not enough.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Head and Neck Assessment: Pharyngitis. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026