A 70-year-old with suspected bacterial meningitis receives dexamethasone before antibiotics. Which empiric antibiotics are recommended for adults 50?...

Question

A 70-year-old with suspected bacterial meningitis receives dexamethasone before antibiotics. Which empiric antibiotics are recommended for adults >50?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone + vancomycin + ampicillin

Answer

Ceftriaxone + vancomycin

Answer

Ceftriaxone + ampicillin

Answer

Ampicillin + gentamicin

Answer

Vancomycin only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Bacterial Meningitis-Empiric Therapy

A 70-year-old with suspected bacterial meningitis receives dexamethasone before antibiotics. Which empiric antibiotics are recommended for adults >50?