Youmans 7th

Question 1

Most common neurological complication of H. influenzae meningitis*
A. Seizure
B. Hearing loss
C. Mental retardation
D. Hemiparesis
E. Aphasia

Answer 1

B. Hearing loss (p. 1690)

Question 2

Third generation cephalosporins are NOT indicated in the treatment of meningitis due to which organism?*
A. Streptococcus pneumoniae
B. Neisseria meningitidis
C. Listeria monocytogenes
D. E. coli
E. H. influenzae

Answer 2

C. Listeria monocytogenes (p. 1625, Table 38-6)