The Master Surgeon | Free Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

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A 40 year old man is rushed to A&E after a seizure. He is drowsy and complains of a headache. His only past medical history is a kidney transplant 5 years ago. CSF and blood samples yield gram positive bacilli. Which is the best treatment option?

Please select one of the following:

Ceftriaxone 2 g BD + dexamethasone with or before ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone 2 g BD + ampicillin 2 g QDS + dexamethasone with or before
Ampicillin 2 g QDS + dexamethasone with or before
Ampicillin 2 g QDS

Question By Ms Alice Willison .