A 20-year-old with non-blanching petechial rash and meningococcal sepsis is seen by a GP prior to transfer. Next immediate action?...

Question

A 20-year-old with non-blanching petechial rash and meningococcal sepsis is seen by a GP prior to transfer. Next immediate action?

Accepted Answer

IM benzylpenicillin and urgent transfer

Answer

Oral amoxicillin and urgent referral

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Oral clarithromycin

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Do nothing until ambulance arrives

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IV ceftriaxone only in hospital

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Meningococcal Sepsis