Uninsured.

I. Reflection: Address the following question - How would the management plan change for the Week 3 virtual patient if the patient were uninsured? Include the following components:

i. write 150-300 words in a Microsoft Word document

ii. demonstrate clinical judgment appropriate to the virtual patient scenario

iii. cite at least one relevant scholarly source as defined by program expectations

iv. communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation

Patient is Smith a 23 years old female with female with history off mononucleosis present with acute pharyngitis and associated fever, headache and tender cervical lymphadenopathy. The physical exam reveals a temperature of 101.5F orally, posterior pharyngeal erythema, mild to moderate tonsillar enlargement without uvular deviation, prominent tonsillar excaudate. And tender bilaterally anterior cervical lymphadenopathy without nuchal rigidity or hepatosplenomegaly. She also historically has sick contact room mate who mention a sore throat while this can be a risk factor for the development of differential list. Diagnosed with bacterial pharyngitis caused by direct infection of pharyngeal tissue by group A streptococcus, which trigger an inflammatory response. Patient teaching education done, referral. Consultation and follow up down.

Test done: is throat culture

Result: Pending

Meds: Amoxicillin 500mg Po q 12hrs x 10 days