18 Questions
What is the primary cause of septic meningitis?
Bacterial infections
Which population group is at a higher risk for meningococcal meningitis?
First-year college students
What is the most common cause of aseptic meningitis?
Enteroviruses
Which of the following is a key nursing intervention during meningitis?
Providing emotional support
What is a common adjunct therapy used in managing meningitis?
Physical therapy
Which infection control precaution is essential when caring for a patient with meningitis?
Contact precautions
Why is it important to start therapy within 24 hours after exposure?
To limit the effectiveness of the prophylaxis.
What is the purpose of administering Penicillin G in combination with cephalosporins intravenously?
To provide early antibiotic treatment for acute bacterial meningitis.
What is a beneficial adjunct therapy in the treatment of acute bacterial meningitis and pneumococcal meningitis?
Dexamethasone
What should nurses do regarding infection control precautions during antibiotic therapy initiation?
Consider oral and nasal discharge as infectious.
What is a key nursing intervention to protect patients from injury secondary to seizure activity or altered LOC?
Providing close neurologic monitoring
Why should nursing staff monitor daily body weight, serum electrolytes, and urine volume during therapy?
To identify potential issues like SIADH.
What is the recommended antibiotic therapy for people in close contact with patients with meningococcal meningitis?
Azithromycin
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom associated with meningeal irritation?
Skin rash
What is the purpose of the Kernig sign in assessing a patient?
To confirm meningeal irritation
What adjunct therapy is recommended for youth at 11 to 12 years of age to prevent meningococcal meningitis?
Routine vaccinations
Which diagnostic test is crucial for confirming meningococcal meningitis in a patient?
Bacterial culture of CSF
In addition to antimicrobial chemoprophylaxis, what infection control precaution is important when managing patients with meningococcal meningitis?
Wearing full personal protective equipment (PPE)
Learn about the medical management of bacterial meningitis, including the importance of starting therapy promptly, use of antibiotics like Penicillin G and cephalosporins, and adjunct therapy with Dexamethasone.
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