Central nervous system

Question 1

If you are in GP and you suspect meningitis what should you do?

Answer 1

IM benzylpenicillin and call an ambulance

Question 2

What kind of meningitis might you see in someone who is immunosupressed?

Answer 2

Cryptococcal

Question 3

What is the empirical treatment for meningitis in patients who are less than 3 months?

Answer 3

IV cefotaxime + Amoxicillin

Question 4

What is the empirical treatment for meningitis in children over 12?

Answer 4

IV ceftriaxone

Question 5

What is the empirical treatment for meningitis in patients who are over 50?

Answer 5

IV cefotaxime + amoxicillin

Question 6

What is the treatment for listeria meningitis?

Answer 6

IV Amox + Gent

Question 7

What is the treatment for meningococcal meningitis?

Answer 7

IV Benzylpencillin or cefotaxime

Question 8

What is the treatment for penumococaal meningitis?

Answer 8

IV cefotaxime

Question 9

How do you treat patients with meningitis who are allergoc to penicillin or cephlasporins?

Answer 9

Chloramphenicol

Question 10

What is the best drug for contact prophlaxis of meningitis?

Answer 10

Oral ciprofloaxacin

Meningococcal vaccinaton