Question

A 64-year-old with fever and neck stiffness; suspected bacterial meningitis. What is the correct order of initial steps?

Accepted Answer

Blood cultures and empiric antibiotics immediately; head CT only if indicated; LP without delay when safe

Answer

LP first, then antibiotics

Answer

Head CT for all, then LP, then antibiotics

Answer

Wait for LP results before antibiotics

Answer

Steroids after antibiotics

Practice question

A 64-year-old with fever and neck stiffness; suspected bacterial meningitis. What is the correct order of initial steps?