A 24-year-old man with suspected meningococcal sepsis at home has purpuric rash and hypotension. What pre-hospital antibiotic may be given by GP while...

Question

A 24-year-old man with suspected meningococcal sepsis at home has purpuric rash and hypotension. What pre-hospital antibiotic may be given by GP while arranging transfer?

Accepted Answer

IM benzylpenicillin

Answer

Oral amoxicillin

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Oral clarithromycin

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No antibiotics

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IV ceftriaxone

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Meningococcal Sepsis

A 24-year-old man with suspected meningococcal sepsis at home has purpuric rash and hypotension. What pre-hospital antibiotic may be given by GP while arranging transfer?