Neurology — Flashcards

Bacterial meningitis initial empiric antibiotics 3 months to 59 years = _____

Classically herniated discs are caused by _____

Bacterial meningitis in infants can present with _____ because of ↑ ICP & inflammation

95% of herniated discs are incidental findings, only 5% are _____!

For viral meningitis a CSF-_____ is gold-standard for identifying the underlying organism

Hint: investigation

Initial antibiotics for meningococcal meningitis is _____

The Cushing reflex is a triad of _____ due to increased intracranial pressure

Hint: 3

What is the diagnostic investigation for viral meningitis? _____

What is the management for bacterial meningitis with non-blanching rash/septicaemia in primary care? _____

In a cervical or lumbar disc herniation, the disc typically herniates into the _____, affecting the inferior nerve