Chapter·ENTDiseases of the Pharynx

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Not true about parapharyngeal abscess?

ATorticollis

BTrismus

CDrooling of saliva

DHorner's syndrome

2

What is the most appropriate antibiotic choice for a 4-year-old unvaccinated child with epiglottitis?

AAdministering a vaccine

BDoxycycline for 4 days

CImmediate airway assessment and management

DCeftriaxone or cefotaxime

3

A 25-year-old woman presents with severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and trismus. CT neck shows a peritonsillar fluid collection and inflammation. What is the next best step?

AImmediate tonsillectomy

BNeedle aspiration and antibiotics

COral corticosteroids

DEmpirical antibiotics alone

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