Meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
Bacterial causes in neonates (3)
A
Group B strep, E coli, and Listeria monocytogenes
2
Q
Bacterial causes in kids (3)
A
Pneumo, Neisseria, and H flu B
3
Q
Bacterial causes in adults (2)
A
Pneumo and Neisseria
4
Q
Bacterial causes in elderly (5)
A
Pneumo, Neisseria, H flu, Listeria, and GNRs
5
Q
AB’s for neonates (2)
A
Ceftriaxone and ampicillin
6
Q
AB’s for kids / adults (3)
A
Ceftriaxons + vanco + dexamethasone (steroid)
7
Q
AB’s for elderly (4)
A
Ceftriaxone + vanco + ampicillin + dexamethasone
8
Q
Which AB covers pneumo?
A
Ceftriaxone
9
Q
Which AB covers listeria?
A
Ampicillin
10
Q
Prophylaxis for contact w/ meningococcus (3)
A
Ciprofloxacin, rifampin, or ceftriaxone
11
Q
Prophylaxis for kids in contact w/ H flu B
A
Rifampin
