Second Chance - Bacterial Meningitis

What lab values indicate meningitis? (MULTI)

NB - 1 mo

1 month - 23 months

2-50 years

>50 years

NB - 1 mo

1 month- 23 months

2-50 years

>50 years

True/False: Dexamethasone 0.15mg/kg iv q6h x 2-4 days 10-20min before first abx should be given for meningitis

Once definitive, how long should antibiotics be continued?

If Listeria was found, how long should treatment be for?

If nosocomial infection, what combination should be used?

If patient allergic to beta-lactams, what can you use for meningitis?

If possible viral CNS infection, what is a possible empiric treatment?

What drug should not be used for CNS infections due to seizure risk?

For nosocomial infection, if CSF cultures still (+) after 2 days of definitive tx, you can add: (MULTI)