A 64-year-old with suspected bacterial meningitis receives empiric antibiotics and dexamethasone. Which empiric regimen is appropriate for age ≥50?...

Question

A 64-year-old with suspected bacterial meningitis receives empiric antibiotics and dexamethasone. Which empiric regimen is appropriate for age ≥50?

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin plus ceftriaxone plus ampicillin

Answer

Ceftriaxone plus azithromycin

Answer

Vancomycin plus piperacillin-tazobactam

Answer

Ampicillin alone

Answer

Cefepime alone

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Bacterial Meningitis