Meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
normal csf glucose is ____% of the serum glucose
A
60-70%
2
Q
why is the CSF have high protein in meningitis
A
plasma protein: igg, albumin leak into the csf fluid
3
Q
meropenem covers what in meningitis
A
strep pna, neisseria, listeria, gram neg bacilli
4
Q
why do we use vanco when we use meropenem in meningitis
A
given as a safety net in case there is a resistant strep pneumo.
5
Q
at what point do you give dex?
A
prior to antibiotic administration.
6
Q
dexamethasone can increase what in the serum?
A
White count and dextrose
7
Q
Lasix increases what and decreases what?
A
increases blood glucose
decreases ___
