A 67-year-old presents with fever, headache, and neck stiffness. Exam suggests meningitis. Which empiric regimen is most appropriate for this age grou...

Question

A 67-year-old presents with fever, headache, and neck stiffness. Exam suggests meningitis. Which empiric regimen is most appropriate for this age group?

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin plus ceftriaxone plus ampicillin

Answer

Ceftriaxone plus vancomycin

Answer

Ampicillin plus gentamicin

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Cefepime plus metronidazole

Answer

Tobramycin plus cefazolin

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Bacterial Meningitis

A 67-year-old presents with fever, headache, and neck stiffness. Exam suggests meningitis. Which empiric regimen is most appropriate for this age group?