Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Answer and Explanation 20

20.  Choice B is the correct answer.  This patient has a history and rash consistent with meningococcal meningitis.  Standard initial treatment for a new diagnosis of meningitis is   2 grams of Rocephin, 1 gram of Vancomycin, and Acyclovir IV.  Steroids will not be helpful nor will griseofulvin.






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