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Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part 1 Exam MCCQE Question # 88 Topic 9 Discussion

Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part 1 Exam MCCQE Question # 88 Topic 9 Discussion

MCCQE Exam Topic 9 Question 88 Discussion:
Question #: 88
Topic #: 9

A 45-year-old woman presents with a 2-week history of a sore left breast. It has become red and swollen. She was previously well, and her menstrual cycles are regular. She has no history of breast cancer, and she has no children. On examination, she has a red, tender, indurated area in her left breast that has only partially responded to oral antibiotics after 10 days. Which one of the following is the most appropriate next step?


A.

Proceed with incision and drainage.


B.

Perform a breast biopsy.


C.

Start nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents.


D.

Change the oral antibiotic.


E.

Start intravenous antibiotics.


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