meningitis Flashcards

1
Q

tx for meningitis <1mo

A

GBS

Ampicillin + Gentamicin or cefotaxime

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2
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tx for meningitis >1mo - 50y/o

A

Ceftriaxone + vanco

1mo-18= N meningitidis

18-50= S.pneumo MC, N. meningitidis

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3
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tx for meningitis >50

A

Ampicillin + Ceftriaxone

S. pneumo

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4
Q

tx absence sz

A

ethosuximibe

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5
Q

tx for grand mal seizure (4)

A

valproic acid, phenytoin, carbamazepine, lamotrigine

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6
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tx for status epilepticus (3)

A

Lorazepam or Diazepam–> Phenytoin–> Phenobarbital

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