Abstract
Pharyngitis is a self-limited illness. Antibiotics are indicated if group A streptococcus (GAS) is present, yet 60% of patients receive a prescription. Implementation of the Centor Score at the time of triage can lead to appropriate collection of a rapid strep test (RST). Centor Scores were completed on adult patients presenting for an RST during the COVID-19 pandemic at a drive-up testing site. All five patients who had an RST had a negative GAS result and did not receive an antibiotic. A Centor Score completed at the time of nursing triage can provide guidance related to antibiotic prescribing for pharyngitis.
Date of Project Completion
Spring 4-20-2021
Document Type
Project Paper
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Sandra Paddock
Second Advisor
Kimberly Langer
Location
Laporte
Recommended Citation
Wright, Holly C., "Implementation of the Centor Score in the Assessment of Pharyngitis in an Atypical Setting During a Pandemic" (2021). Nursing DNP Projects. 47.
https://openriver.winona.edu/nursingdnp/47
