A College Student Is Admitted with Fever, Headache, and a Stiff

question 20

Multiple Choice

A college student is admitted with fever, headache, and a stiff neck. Lumbar puncture is performed in the ER, and lab results reveal pneumococcal meningitis. The patient is given IV fluids for volume depletion and IV antibiotics to treat meningitis.

• A)G00.1, E86.9, 009U3ZZ
• B)R50.9, R51, M43.6, 009U3ZX
• C)R50.9, R51, M43.6, G00.1, 009U3ZZ
• D)G00.1, E86.9, 009U3ZX

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