A 19-year-old with meningococcal meningitis suspected in the community (non-blanching rash, fever, neck stiffness). What pre-hospital drug should be g...

Question

A 19-year-old with meningococcal meningitis suspected in the community (non-blanching rash, fever, neck stiffness). What pre-hospital drug should be given without delay?

Accepted Answer

IM benzylpenicillin

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IV ceftriaxone

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Oral amoxicillin

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IV dexamethasone

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No treatment before hospital

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Suspected meningococcal disease pre-hospital

A 19-year-old with meningococcal meningitis suspected in the community (non-blanching rash, fever, neck stiffness). What pre-hospital drug should be given without delay?