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What is the medical treatment for viral tonsillitis in children?

Administer antiviral medication

Prescribe a full 10-day course of antibiotics

Perform a throat culture to determine the cause

Apply symptomatic treatment, antipyretic for fever, and analgesia for pain (correct)

What are the clinical manifestations of tonsillitis?

Chest pain, shortness of breath, and wheezing

Runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing

Sore throat, high fever, mouth breathing & drooling, and persistent cough (correct)

Abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea

When is a full 10-day course of antibiotics needed for tonsillitis?

When the child has difficulty swallowing

For all cases of tonsillitis in children

When throat culture reveals GABHS in children (correct)

If the child has a persistent cough

What is the usual cause of tonsillitis in children under 3 years?

<p>Viral infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does tonsillitis refer to?

<p>Infection of the palatine tonsils</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Tonsillitis in Children

Tonsillitis refers to an inflammation of the tonsils, which are masses of lymphoid tissue on both sides of the back of the throat.

Clinical Manifestations of Tonsillitis

Symptoms include sudden onset of high fever, sore throat, swollen and tender tonsils, difficulty swallowing, and lymph node enlargement in the neck.

Medical Treatment for Viral Tonsillitis in Children

Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and includes bed rest, hydration, pain relief with acetaminophen or ibuprofen, and antibacterial therapy only if necessary.

Antibiotics in Tonsillitis Treatment

A full 10-day course of antibiotics is needed if the infection is caused by group A β-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS), which is diagnosed with a rapid strep test or throat culture.

Cause of Tonsillitis in Young Children

In children under 3 years, the usual cause of tonsillitis is a viral infection, often adenovirus or herpes simplex virus.

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Test your knowledge of nursing care for children with respiratory disorders in this advanced pediatric nursing quiz. Covering topics such as tonsillitis and adenitis, this quiz will challenge your understanding of pediatric respiratory care.