Questão 1
Questão
Bacterial meningitis' are known as [blank_start]pyogenic[blank_end] meningitis, whereas meninigitis caused by other organisms (e.g. viruses) is known as [blank_start]aseptic[blank_end] meningitis.
Responda
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aseptic
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pyogenic
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suppurative
Questão 2
Questão
Suppurative meningitis simply refers to a meningitis whereby pus is involved. Which cell type is abundant in these cases of meningitis?
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Neutrophils
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Basophils
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Eosinophils
Questão 3
Questão
Which of the following bacteria are most commonly associated with meningitis? (2 answers)
Questão 4
Questão
The standard treatment for a community acquired bacterial meningitis is a combination of which two drugs?
Responda
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Ceftriaxone IV
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Ciprofloxacin IV
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Dexamethasone IV
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Beclomethasone IV
Questão 5
Questão
However, if the bacterial meningitis is caused by Listeria, which drug should be given for 21 days as treatment?
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Amoxicillin
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Gentamicin
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Metronidazole
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Ceftriaxone alone
Questão 6
Questão
Which 3 investigations are routinely conducted in order to diagnose a viral meningitis?
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CSF PCR
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Salival PCR
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Viral Stool Culture
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Throat Swab
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Blood test
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CSF Culture
Questão 7
Questão
Encephalitis usually has a bacterial cause
Questão 8
Questão
The most common virus causing encephalitis is [blank_start]herpes simplex[blank_end] virus
Questão 9
Questão
Which of the following symptoms tend to occur in encephalitis patient but not in meningitis patients? (2 answers)
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Confusion
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Seizures
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Headache
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Stiff neck
Questão 10
Questão
Migraine pain is due to [blank_start]vasodilation[blank_end] whereas headache pain is due to [blank_start]vasoconstriction[blank_end]
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vasodilation
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vasoconstriction
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vasoconstriction
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vasodilation
Questão 11
Questão
A non-blanching purpuric rash is indicative of which condition?
[blank_start]Meningitis[blank_end]
Questão 12
Questão
In ages 10-21, the most common cause of community acquired bacterial meningitis is...
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Neisseria Meningitidis
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Streptococcus Pneumonia
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Listeria
Questão 13
Questão
In those over 21, the most common cause of community acquired bacterial meningitis is...
Responda
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Neisseria Meningitidis
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Streptococcus Pneumoniae
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Listeria
Questão 14
Questão
In children, the most common cause of community acquired bacterial meningitis is...
Responda
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Haemophilus Influenzae
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Streptococcus Influenzae
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Neisseria Meningitidis
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E.coli
Questão 15
Questão
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a normal part of the microbiota of the ...
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Oropharynx
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Nasopharynx
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Laryngopharynx
Questão 16
Questão
A woman with a fractured cribriform plate subsequently develops meningitis during her time in hospital. Which organism has most likely caused her meningitis?
(See explanation for why)
Responda
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Streptococcus Pneumoniae
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Neisseria Meningitidis
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Listeria
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Staphylococcus Aureus
Questão 17
Questão
Haemophilus Influenzae is a normal part of the microbiota of the ...
Responda
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Nasal cavity
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Large Intestine
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Stomach
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Throat
Questão 18
Questão
Which organism is shown in the picture?
Responda
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Streptococcus Pneumoniae
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Neisseria Meningitidis
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Listeria
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Staphylococcus Aureus
Questão 19
Questão
Which organism is shown in the picture?
Responda
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Streptococcus Pneumoniae
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Neisseria Meningitidis
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Listeria
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Staphylococcus Aureus
Questão 20
Questão
Streptococcus Pneumoniae are gram [blank_start]positive[blank_end] cocci that are arranged [blank_start]in pairs[blank_end]
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positive
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negative
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in pairs
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in threes
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as single, unbound cocci
Questão 21
Questão
Neisseria Meningitidis are [blank_start]intracellular[blank_end] gram [blank_start]negative[blank_end] [blank_start]cocci[blank_end].
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intracellular
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extracellular
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negative
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positive
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cocci
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bacilli
Questão 22
Questão
A 35 year old man presents with a fever, altered consciousness and a stiff neck. What is the most likely diagnosis from the options below?
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Meningitis
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Encephalitis
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Hydrocephalus
Questão 23
Questão
Haemophilus Influenzae are
Questão 24
Questão
Another way to differentiate bacterial meningitis from aseptic meningitis via the CSF is by looking at the WBC count.
Pyogenic Meningitis shows a [blank_start]high WBC count[blank_end]
Aseptic Meningitis shows a [blank_start]low WBC count[blank_end]
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high WBC count
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low WBC count
Questão 25
Questão
Bradycardia, Systolic Hypertension and irregular, decreased respirations are the three constituents of [blank_start]Cushing's[blank_end] triad
Questão 26
Questão
All adult patients with suspected meningitis (expect those with clear contraindications) should undergo which investigative procedure?
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Lumbar Puncture
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Stool Culture
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Throat Swab
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CT scan of the head
Questão 27
Questão
Give steroids to all patients with suspected [blank_start]bacterial meningitis[blank_end] before or with the first dose of antibiotics then every 6 hours for 4 days.
Responda
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pyogenic meningitis
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aseptic meningitis
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encephalitis
Questão 28
Questão
All new cases of Meningitis must be reported directly to Public Health.
Questão 29
Questão
The contact prophylaxis regimen for those exposed to an individual with meningitis is 500mg [blank_start]ciprofloxacin[blank_end] orally as a single dose for all adults and children over 12.
Responda
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ciprofloxacin
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ceftriaxone
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co-amoxiclav
Questão 30
Questão
Typical CSF Findings:
Viral Meningitis - Protein levels [blank_start]normal[blank_end], glucose level [blank_start]normal[blank_end]
Bacterial Meningitis - Protein levels [blank_start]high[blank_end], glucose level [blank_start]low[blank_end]
Responda
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normal
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high
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low
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normal
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high
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low
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high
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normal
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low
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low
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high
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normal
Questão 31
Questão
The normal level of glucose in the CSF is around ...
Responda
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60-70% of blood glucose concentration
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80-90% of blood glucose concentration
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120-130% of blood glucose concentration
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140-150% of blood glucose concentration
Questão 32
Questão
In terms of CSF:
High concentration of Polymorphs (Neutrophils, etc) = [blank_start]Pyogenic Meningitis[blank_end]
High concentration of Lymphocytes (B & T cells) = [blank_start]Aseptic Meningitis[blank_end]
Responda
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Pyogenic Meningitis
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Aseptic Meningitis
Questão 33
Questão
Which of the following describes the normal range values of a CSF sample?
Responda
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Red Blood Cells <5mm3
White Blood Cells <5mm3
Protein 150-450mg/L
Glucose 60-70% of blood glucose
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Red Blood Cells <5mm3
White Blood Cells <12mm3
Protein 150-450mg/L
Glucose 60-70% of blood glucose
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Red Blood Cells <5mm3
White Blood Cells <12mm3
Protein 250-500mg/L
Glucose 60-70% of blood glucose
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Red Blood Cells <15mm3
White Blood Cells <5mm3
Protein 150-450mg/L
Glucose 120-130% of blood glucose
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Red Blood Cells <15mm3
White Blood Cells <5mm3
Protein 250-500mg/L
Glucose 60-70% of blood glucose
Questão 34
Questão
The most common cause of viral meningitis is [blank_start]enteroviruses[blank_end] and this typically affects children. [blank_start]Herpes simplex virus[blank_end] on the other hand is less common and typically causes viral meningitis in adolescents and adults.
Responda
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enteroviruses
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herpes simplex virus
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Herpes simplex virus
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Enteroviruses
Questão 35
Questão
[blank_start]Herpes Simplex Virus[blank_end] is the most common cause of Encephalitis and has an overall [blank_start]worse[blank_end] prognosis than viral meningitis
Responda
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Herpes Simplex Virus
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Enteroviruses
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worse
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better
Questão 36
Questão
The occurrence of which type of meningitis is an indication for HIV testing of a patient?
Responda
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Pyogenic Meningitis
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Aseptic Meningitis
Questão 37
Questão
Typically, viral meningitis has to be treated conservatively due to lack of treatment options for most of the causative organisms. Despite this however, viral meningitis caused by which virus can be treated by antivirals?
Responda
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Herpes Simplex Virus
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Enteroviruses
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Epstein Barr Virus
Questão 38
Questão
Name the antiviral typically given to patients suffering from Herpes Simplex Virus Meningitis.
[blank_start]Aciclovir[blank_end]
Questão 39
Questão
After draining any pus, the treatment of a brain abscess should be via which two of the following medications?
Responda
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Ceftriaxone
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Metronidazole
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Ciprofloxacin
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Dexamethasone
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Gentamicin
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Amoxicillin
Questão 40
Questão
Fungal meningitis typically concerns which organism?
Questão 41
Questão
Cryptococcus Meningitis typically occurs in patients with ...
Responda
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HIV/AIDS
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Crohn's Disease
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Addison's Disease
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Cushing's Disease
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Wilson's Disease
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Ulcerative Colitis
Questão 42
Questão
Treatment of Viral Meningitis by causative organism:
Human Enterovirus: [blank_start]Supportive Treatment Only[blank_end]
Herpes Simplex/Zoster: [blank_start]Aciclovir[blank_end]
Cytomegalovirus: [blank_start]Ganciclovir[blank_end]
Responda
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Supportive Treatment Only
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Aciclovir
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Ganciclovir
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Aciclovir
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Supportive Treatment Only
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Ganciclovir
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Ganciclovir
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Supportive Treatment Only
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Aciclovir
Questão 43
Questão
If there is a delay in getting a patient with suspected bacterial meningitis to hospital, it is routine practice to give emergency treatment in the form of intramuscular Benzylpenicillin or Ceftriaxone
Questão 44
Questão
Whilst the CSF is being checked for the causative organism of the Meningitis, empirical treatment should be given in the form of which two drugs?
Responda
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Ceftriaxone
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Vancomycin
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Amoxicillin
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Gentamicin
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Metronidazole
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Ciprofloxacin