Question

A 33-year-old with suspected meningitis (fever, neck stiffness, photophobia) in primary care. What is the correct immediate step?

Accepted Answer

Give immediate IV/IM benzylpenicillin if meningococcal disease suspected and arrange urgent transfer

Answer

Delay antibiotics until lumbar puncture

Answer

Give oral amoxicillin and review tomorrow

Answer

Arrange routine outpatient MRI

Answer

Observe at home with fluids

Practice question

A 33-year-old with suspected meningitis (fever, neck stiffness, photophobia) in primary care. What is the correct immediate step?