Neurology Flashcards
1
Q
Signs of bacterial meningitis
A
Fever
Nuchal rigidity
Change in mental status
Can also present with maculopapular rash/ petechiae (N. meningitidis) and photophobia
2
Q
Most common causes of bacterial meningitis in adults
A
S. Pneumo
N. meningitidis
H. influenzae
3
Q
Vaccines to protect in immunocompromised pts
A
H. influenzae
N. meningitidis
S. pneumo
Asplenic pts need vaccines against all of these
4
Q
CSF profile- bacterial meningitis
A
Increased opening pressure
Decreased glucose
Increased protein
PMN infiltrate
5
Q
Kernig sign
A
inability to extend knees fully while pt is supine
6
Q
Brudzinski sign
A
passive flexion of neck leads to hip and knee flexion
