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How do you diagnose meningitis?
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1. blood culture- done prior to abs
2. LP-check fundus prior for ICP. 3.Positive brudinski or Kernig sign. |
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What antibiotics are given to treat bacterial meningitis?
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Ampicillin, penicillin, cephalosporin(rocephin) because they age able to penetrate the BBB.
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What preventative meausures could you teach to prevent Meningitis?
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1. Get your flu/pneumo/ menigitis vaccine.
2. Treat resp and ear infections in early stages. |
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What is the major signs of Meningitis?
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1. Nuchal Rigidity (late).
2. Fever. 3. Decreased LOC. 4. SEVERE H/A. 5. N&V. 6. Signs of ICP. 7. Photophobia |
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What cranial nerves are affected by Meningitis?
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CN III, IV, VI, VIII. These will subside after afew weeks but hearing loss may be permanent(steroids to prevent)
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