If Rebecca Fields was uninsured, the antibiotics for first line treatment for GAS pharyngitis are very affordable without insurance. According to the Good Rx, (n.d.), Amoxicillin 500mg capsules,quantity of 21, average cost is $10.44. There are coupons available that will lower the cost to $5.60 or $8.10 with the standard Good Rx coupon at any Walgreen's Pharmacy. Good Rx is not insurance, it just offers discounts on prescriptions. The plan of treatment for Rebecca Fields would not change, and the antibiotic treatment would stay the same because it is very affordable and effective. Antibiotics are crucial for treatment, if left untreated the patient is at risk for rheumatic fever, increases her risk of acute renal failure complications, then can lead to rheumatic heart disease (Oliver et al., 2018). The most important instruction for the patient is ensuring the patient takes the antibiotics till complete, and follow-up if symptoms persist or worsen. The patient would purchase the acetaminophen or generic equivalent, over the counter. While taking these antibiotics, the patient will need additional reinforcement of her birth control along with the pill such as condoms, and abstinence. Some home therapies for the sore throat pain, would include soft foods and warm liquids as tolerated, such as mashed potatoes, macaroni, soup, pudding, warm tea, and gargling with warm salt water. These treatments do not require any insurance and are affordabl
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