Question

A 19-year-old student with meningism is seen in the GP surgery. No rash. Hospital transfer will take 30 minutes. What pre-hospital antibiotic should be given?

Accepted Answer

IM Benzylpenicillin 1.2 g

Answer

IV Cefotaxime 2 g

Answer

IV Ceftriaxone 2 g

Answer

Oral Amoxicillin 1 g

Answer

No antibiotic until lumbar puncture

Practice question

A 19-year-old student with meningism is seen in the GP surgery. No rash. Hospital transfer will take 30 minutes. What pre-hospital antibiotic should be given?