What is true about meningitis

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1. What is true about meningitis?

A) Signs and symptoms vary by age.

B) The Brudzinski sign is most helpful in diagnosing those under three.

C) Meningitis symptoms are most pronounced in neonates.

D) Viral meningitis usually has more pronounced symptoms.

2. What is the primary treatment for meningitis?

A) Antibiotics

B) ICP monitoring

C) Intravenous fluids

D) Antiepileptic medications

3. What is the gold-standard test for diagnosing meningitis?

A) CT scan

B) Blood culture and sensitivity test

C) Two blood cultures, four hours apart

D) Lumbar puncture

4. What are the main types of meningitis? Select all that apply.

A) Amebic

B) Parasitic

C) Fungal

D) Viral

E) Bacterial

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