Question

A 30-year-old with sore throat but low Centor score (1). He insists on antibiotics. According to NICE guidelines on antimicrobial stewardship what is an appropriate strategy?

Accepted Answer

Offer a delayed antibiotic prescription with advice if symptoms worsen

Answer

Prescribe broad-spectrum antibiotics immediately

Answer

Refuse to give any prescription or advice

Answer

Give immediate IV antibiotics

Answer

Prescribe a second antibiotic for cover

Practice question

A 30-year-old with sore throat but low Centor score (1). He insists on antibiotics. According to NICE guidelines on antimicrobial stewardship what is an appropriate strategy?