Meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
Most common bacteria in neonates for meningitis & Treatment?
A
Strep Pyo (GASHS) - Ampicillin+Ceftriazone
2
Q
Most contagious bacteria in meningitis & Treatment?
A
Nisseria -Vanco and Ceftriazone
3
Q
Pt presents with AMS, a rash, fussiness, and a temp. What do you do ad why?
A
LP for SCF analysis due to possible meningitis
4
Q
What medications do you use on a brain abcess?
A
Vanco+Metronidazole and neuroconsult
5
Q
Posterior communicating aneuryms can compress which nerve? what does that nerve do?
A
CN 3.
LR6, SO4, R3 (inf/sup/medial)
6
Q
Caloric cold test into Left ear. Where will the nystagmus be?
A
RIght ear
CO -WS Cold = opposite side, Warm = same side
7
Q
House hold contacts of meningitis should get? (RCC)
A
rifampin, cipro, ceft
