SAQ 1314 – Indigenous child with fever, joint pain and rash

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An 8-year-old Indigenous boy presents with fever, joint pain and rash. Observations are temperature 38 degrees C, HR 128/min, SpO2 98% on room air and RR 20/min. His chest is clear, a systolic murmur is present and he has tonsillitis. You suspect acute rheumatic fever.

List three differential diagnoses.

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Other than the clinical features or criteria already mentioned in the stem, list diagnostic criteria for acute rheumatic fever.

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English is not his first language. List techniques to support good communication.

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List two key follow-up elements.

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