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20 learning units • 100 chapter sections • 200 explained questions. Assess ear, nose and throat symptoms, recognise urgent complications and plan safe treatment, referral and rehabilitation.

Original RAHBAR study material for the Year 4 learning pathway. Clinical cases support supervised undergraduate learning. Treatment choices, doses and procedures must follow current local protocols and the responsible clinical team. References & further reading ↓

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Sore Throat, Tonsillitis & Peritonsillar Abscess

Assess infection severity, use antibiotics appropriately and recognise abscess or airway risk.

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Question 01. What is true of many uncomplicated acute sore throats? A. They all require immediate antibioticsB. They are self-limiting and often viralC. They all need surgeryD. They never cause pain

Question 02. What is the role of FeverPAIN or Centor? A. Exclude airway obstruction automaticallyB. Support antibiotic decisions in an appropriate settingC. Diagnose every abscessD. Replace clinical assessment

Question 03. Does tonsillar exudate alone prove bacterial infection? A. Yes, alwaysB. Only in adultsC. Only in childrenD. No

Question 04. Which basic treatment remains important whether antibiotics are used or not? A. Repeated throat instrumentationB. Routine sedationC. Analgesia and hydration supportD. No intake despite safe swallowing

Question 05. Severe unilateral throat pain with trismus suggests what? A. Peritonsillar abscessB. Simple allergic rhinitisC. PresbycusisD. Uncomplicated earwax

Question 06. Must uvular displacement be present to suspect peritonsillar abscess? A. Yes, in every caseB. Only if fever is absentC. NoD. Only after antibiotics

Question 07. Who should decide and perform abscess drainage? A. An appropriately trained team after assessmentB. Any untrained studentC. The patient at homeD. A relative using household tools

Question 08. What matters when assessing recurrent tonsillitis for surgery? A. Tonsil size aloneB. Shoe sizeC. Frequency, severity and functional impactD. One isolated mild sore throat alone

Question 09. A small fresh bleed several days after tonsillectomy requires what? A. Reassurance if it stopsB. Emergency assessmentC. Routine review next monthD. A delayed prescription only

Question 10. Why can blood loss be underestimated after tonsillectomy? A. Every bleed is visible on the lipsB. Blood may be swallowedC. Children never bleed internallyD. Pain accurately measures blood volume

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References & Further Reading

Read the relevant guideline sections alongside these original clinical teaching cases. Local pathways, available services and individual patient factors determine care.

Reference review: 28 September 2026. Consult current local protocols for prescribing, procedures and escalation.