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An 8 year old boy has his tonsils and adenoids removed. On the 7th post-op day, he comes back to the emergency department with hemoptysis and fever. What is the most appropriate management?

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An 8 year old boy has his tonsils and adenoids removed. On the 7th post-op day, he comes back to the emergency department with hemoptysis and fever. What is the most appropriate management?


  1. Admit for IV antibiotics
  2. Prescribe oral antibiotics and discharge
  3. Packing
  4. Surgery
  5. Reassurance

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The key is A. Admit for IV antibiotic. [Most secondary hemorrhage occurs due to infection which erodes a vessel. So patient should be admitted for IV antibiotics].

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