Purulent/Bacterial Meningitis

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  1. 2. Lumbar puncture in bacterial meningitis shows increased WBCs, increased protein and decreased _______
  2. 4. Initial treatment (especially if deteriorating) can also include IV _________ (especially in strep pneumoniae)
  3. 5. The endotoxin within the wall of meningococcus that can lead to septic shock
  4. 7. Bacterial meningitis (irritation and inflammation of the meninges) is caused by the presence of bacteria in the ________ space
  5. 8. Empiric antibiotic given IV when bacterial meningitis suspected
  6. 9. Meningococcus is commonly carried by people in the ___________
  7. 10. What antibiotic is given prophylactically to household contacts following a case of meningococcus (single dose)
  8. 11. Tests for meningeal irritation are the brudzinki and ____ signs
  9. 12. The cause of the commonly associated purpuric non-blanching rash?
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  1. 1. What is the most common causative organism in young adults?
  2. 3. Classic presenting triad of headache, neck stiffness and _______
  3. 6. What is another common causative organism, especially in elderly and immune-compromised
  4. 8. What is often indicated before lumbar puncture, especially if signs of increased ICP?