Question

A 19-year-old student has fever, severe headache, photophobia and a non-blanching petechial rash. In community, what is the single most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Give IM or IV benzylpenicillin and arrange urgent transfer to hospital

Answer

Arrange routine GP review tomorrow

Answer

Give oral amoxicillin and review

Answer

Withhold antibiotics until lumbar puncture

Answer

Give oral dexamethasone and monitor at home

Practice question

A 19-year-old student has fever, severe headache, photophobia and a non-blanching petechial rash. In community, what is the single most appropriate immediate action?