Neurology — Flashcards

What is the management for confirmed viral meningitis? _____

A patient with spinal cord compression symptoms should be screened for cauda equina symptoms: _____

Hint: 3

What is the management for fungal meningitis? Step1: _____ Step 2: Oral fluconazole for 8 weeks until -ve cultures

Hint: 2

_____ stain outlines the heavy capsule that surrounds Cryptococci fungi, giving it a unique "halo" appearance

The most common level to have a herniated disc is _____

What are the most common causes of viral meningitis? _____

Hint: 3

_____ meningitis is the most common type of meningitis

Bacterial meningitis initial empiric antibiotics ≥ 60 years = _____

_____ refers to meningitis and/or septicaemia caused by Neisseria meningitidis

What is the management for bacterial meningitis without a non-blanching rash/septicaemia in primary care? _____