Meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
List 3 investigations suggested by NICE when suspecting meningitis
A
FBC CRP coag screen blood culture blood PCR blood glucose blood gas
2
Q
true/false
consider LP in patient with meningitis if there IS A SIGN of raised ICP
A
false
only consider LP in suspected patient with meningitis with NO SIGNS of raised ICP
3
Q
what is given to a patient if there is GP setting and you suspect meningitis
A
IM benzylpenicillin
4
Q
what is given for initial empirical management of meningitis (unknown cause)
A
IV ceftrixone
5
Q
what is the most common complication of meningitis
A
sensorineural hearing loss
