A 7­year­old Child Whose Immunizations Are Up­to­date Has a Fever

question 18

Multiple Choice

A 7­year­old child whose immunizations are up­to­date has a fever, headache, stiff neck, and photophobia. What course of treatment is indicated?

• A) Empiric treatment with oral antibiotics or intramuscular ceftriaxone
• B) Hospitalization for diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics
• C) Immediate vaccination with meningococcal vaccine
• D) Outpatient lab work, including a CBC and blood and CSF cultures

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Definitions:

DA Equations

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Milliliters Per Hour

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Drops Per Minute

A measure of liquid flow rate, often used in medical dosage or IV drips, indicating the number of droplets administered per minute.

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