neuro

Question 1

MCC meningitis in neonates

Answer 1

e. coli

S. agalactiae

Question 2

Tx for bacterial meningitis

Answer 2

Dexamethasone + empiric IV antibiotics (cephalosporin, vancomycin, penicillins)

Question 3

Prophylaxis for household contacts of pt w/bacterial meningitis

Answer 3

rifampin, cipro, levaquin, azithromycin and ceftriaxone

Question 4

MCC meningitis

Answer 4

s. pneumo

Question 5

MCC viral meningitis

Answer 5

85% enteroviruses

echoviruses, coxsackie viruses A and B, polioviruses, and the numbered enteroviruse

Question 6

tx for strabismus (mild, mod and severe)

Answer 6

• Tx for mild strabismus: obs, F/u w/ ophtho q6months
• Tx for moderate strabismus: Occlusion therapy and visual training, spectacles
• Tx for severe strabismus: surgical extraocular muscle resection (those not responsive to occlusion therapy or visual training)