Question

A 24-year-old man with an acute onset of severe headache and photophobia collapses. On arrival at A&E, he is drowsy, has neck stiffness, and a petechial rash. Which is the immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Give IV antibiotics (e.g., ceftriaxone)

Answer

Lumbar puncture

Answer

Obtain a head CT first

Answer

Begin antiviral therapy

Answer

Perform a chest X-ray

Practice question

A 24-year-old man with an acute onset of severe headache and photophobia collapses. On arrival at A&E, he is drowsy, has neck stiffness, and a petechial rash. Which is the immediate management?