Question

47-year-old female presents with a 2-day history of sore throat, pain with swelling, recurrent episodes of tonsillitis over the past 2 years, massive edema of the soft palate, and enlarged tonsils with unilateral purulent drainage. What is this patient at increased risk for?

A) Rheumatic heart disease
B) Otitis media
C) Thyroiditis
D) Bronchiolitis

Answer 1

This patient is at increased risk for Rheumatic heart disease due to the recurrent episodes of tonsillitis and the presence of unilateral purulent drainage.

Step-by-step explanation:

This patient is at increased risk for Rheumatic heart disease due to the recurrent episodes of tonsillitis and the presence of unilateral purulent drainage. Rheumatic fever is a complication of untreated or inadequately treated streptococcal pharyngitis, and recurrent pharyngitis can increase the risk of recurring attacks of rheumatic fever.