Question

A 19-year-old with fever, headache and a non-blanching purpuric rash is seen in primary care. What is the most appropriate immediate action before transfer?

Accepted Answer

IM benzylpenicillin

Answer

Oral amoxicillin

Answer

IV acyclovir

Answer

Delay treatment until hospital review

Answer

Oral prednisolone

Practice question

A 19-year-old with fever, headache and a non-blanching purpuric rash is seen in primary care. What is the most appropriate immediate action before transfer?