more neuro Flashcards
1
Q
What is the triad of symptoms for encephalitis?
A
- Fever
- Altered mental state
- Headache
2
Q
What information do we use the Glasgow Coma Score for?
A
- To assess how ill a patient actually is.
- To assess if patient can maintain own airway
- To assess for raised ICP
3
Q
Describe the appearance of Campylobacter jejuni on gram stain.
A
Gram negative bacilli
4
Q
How can you stain for cryptococcal?
A
India ink
5
Q
How can you stain for TB (meningitis)
A
Phenol-auramine (maybe Ziehl-Neelsen?)