dentist. His vital signs show a HR: 110bpm, BP 120/75; RR 24 with saturation of 94% and aural temp of 38.5 degrees C. His neck and throat are tender to palpation and are swollen. He has difficulty opening his mouth and is unable to protrude his tongue. His tongue appears displaced superiorly and anteriorly. 1. What is the likely diagnosis? (1 mark) 2. What are the 2 serious complications of this diagnosis? (2 marks) 1 2 3. List your top 3 treatment priorities (3 marks) 1 2 3 4. List the antibiotic choices that may be useful and state the rational for your choice. (4 marks) 1 2 3 4 Question 23 A 32 year old lady who is 36 weeks pregnant presented with headache, drowsiness and her observations and results are as follows:
dentist. His vital signs show a HR: 110bpm, BP 120/75; RR 24 with saturation of 94% and aural temp of 38.5 degrees C. His neck and throat are tender to palpation and are swollen. He has difficulty opening his mouth and is unable to protrude his tongue. His tongue appears displaced superiorly and anteriorly. 1. What is the likely diagnosis? (1 mark) 2. What are the 2 serious complications of this diagnosis? (2 marks) 1 2 3. List your top 3 treatment priorities (3 marks) 1 2 3 4. List the antibiotic choices that may be useful and state the rational for your choice. (4 marks) 1 2 3 4 Question 23 A 32 year old lady who is 36 weeks pregnant presented with headache, drowsiness and her observations and results are as follows:
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