A 35-year-old man is admitted to ICU with suspected meningococcal septicaemia. He has a widespread purpuric rash, GCS 12, HR 140, BP 70/35, and lactat...

Question

A 35-year-old man is admitted to ICU with suspected meningococcal septicaemia. He has a widespread purpuric rash, GCS 12, HR 140, BP 70/35, and lactate 8.5 mmol/L. Which antibiotic should be given immediately?

Accepted Answer

IV benzylpenicillin or IV ceftriaxone

Answer

Oral amoxicillin

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IV vancomycin

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IV metronidazole

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IV gentamicin

uk-fficm MCQ (SBA): Meningococcal Septicaemia

A 35-year-old man is admitted to ICU with suspected meningococcal septicaemia. He has a widespread purpuric rash, GCS 12, HR 140, BP 70/35, and lactate 8.5 mmol/L. Which antibiotic should be given immediately?