Meningitis Care and Treatment

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What is the recommended immediate treatment for bacterial meningitis?

Administer antibiotics without waiting for confirmed diagnosis (correct)
Administer antiviral drugs
Manage symptoms with antipyretics
Wait for confirmed diagnosis before starting antibiotics

How long should transmission precautions be in place after initiating antibiotics for bacterial meningitis?

1 week
Until the patient shows improvement
2 weeks
48 hours (correct)

What is the recommended approach to viral meningitis treatment?

Administer antibiotics immediately
Manage symptoms as it is self-limiting (correct)
Start antipyretic therapy
Initiate anticonvulsant therapy

What is the recommended immediate treatment for bacterial meningitis?

Administer antibiotics immediately, even before confirmed diagnosis (A) Signup and view all the answers

How long should transmission precautions be in place after initiating antibiotics for bacterial meningitis?

48 hours (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to viral meningitis treatment?

Self-limiting management of symptoms (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bacterial Meningitis Treatment

Immediate treatment for bacterial meningitis involves administering antibiotics as soon as possible to reduce morbidity and mortality.

Transmission Precautions

Transmission precautions should be in place for 24 hours after initiating antibiotics for bacterial meningitis to prevent the spread of the infection.

Viral Meningitis Treatment

There is no specific treatment for viral meningitis, and treatment is primarily focused on relieving symptoms and providing supportive care.

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Test your knowledge on the care and treatment of patients with meningitis, including measures to prevent increased intracranial pressure, antibiotics and antivirals, vascular assessment, patient safety, and contact tracing.