Question

A 19-year-old university student presents to his GP with fever, headache, photophobia and a non-blanching purpuric rash on his trunk. He appears unwell and tachycardic. Meningococcal sepsis is suspected. What is the single most important immediate action in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Give intramuscular Benzylpenicillin and arrange emergency transfer to hospital

Answer

Arrange an urgent outpatient CT head

Answer

Prescribe oral Amoxicillin and review in 24 hours

Answer

Refer urgently to a neurology clinic

Answer

Advise rest and fluids at home

Practice question

A 19-year-old university student presents to his GP with fever, headache, photophobia and a non-blanching purpuric rash on his trunk. He appears unwell and tachycardic. Meningococcal sepsis is suspected. What is the single most important immediate action in primary care?