NCLEX Question for clergyman's sore throat

NCLEX Review Question

Another term for clergyman's sore throat is

a.chronic granular pharyngitis.
b.aphonia.
c.atrophic pharyngitis.
d.hypertrophic pharyngitis.

Correct Answer: A
chronic granular pharyngitis.
Rationale: In clergyman's sore throat, the pharynx is characterized by numerous swollen lymph follicles.

aphonia.
Rationale: Aphonia refers to the inability to use one's voice.

atrophic pharyngitis.
Rationale: Atrophic pharyngitis is characterized by a membrane that is thin, white, glistening, and at times wrinkled.

hypertrophic pharyngitis.
Rationale: Hypertrophic pharyngitis is characterized by general thickening and congestion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane.

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