Questions and Answers
What is the typical white blood cell count in bacterial meningitis?
Elevated; increased neutrophils
Which type of meningitis is characterized by clear or slightly cloudy CSF color?
Viral meningitis
What is the glucose content like in bacterial meningitis?
Decreased
What is the primary treatment approach for viral meningitis?
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What is the nursing responsibility related to fluid overload in meningitis patients?
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Which condition involves the failure of the osseous spine to close during development?
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What is the visible defect seen in spina bifida cystica?
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Which type of spina bifida involves a sac that contains meninges and spinal fluid but no neural elements?
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What is the clinical term for a myelomeningocele spina bifida?
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What is the best preventive measure for neural tube defects (NTDs)?
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What is the medical management recommendation for early closure in myelomeningocele?
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Which type of spina bifida is associated with sensory disturbances parallel to motor dysfunction?
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