1. With meningitis; the inflammation can only affect one part of the brain such as the dura matter. (True / False - 10 Points)

2. Subacute and Chronic Meningitis can be caused by Lyme disease and Sarcoidosis. (True / False - 10 Points)

3. The following are symptoms of meningitis: weakness; flu-like symptoms; nausea and vomiting. (True / False - 10 Points)

4. One of the disorders that can mimic meningitis include bacterial endocarditis. (True / False - 10 Points)

5. Lab analysis for meningitis include high sugar; low neutrophiles and negative gram stains. (True / False - 10 Points)

6. Because acute bacterial meningitis can be lethal within hours it must be suspected; diagnosed and treated carefully and slowly. (True / False - 10 Points)

7. Lumbar puncture is not necessary if the CT has been ordered. (True / False - 10 Points)

8. When an LP is done you should insert the needle in the space between T12 and L1. (True / False - 10 Points)

9. Medical legal pitfalls include: (Multiple Choice - 10 Points)

10. Meningitis usually does not follow the onset of respiratory symptoms. (True / False - 10 Points)

11. A 6-week-old infant that is diagnosed with bacterial meningitis has a very good prognosis. (True / False - 10 Points)

12. Meningitis may also be caused by: (Multiple Choice - 10 Points)

13. Some of the physical findings of meningitis include: (Multiple Choice - 10 Points)

14. If bacterial meningitis is strongly suspected it is best to begin antibiotics within 24 hours after the CT or lumbar puncture is done. (True / False - 10 Points)

15. The treatment plan for a 27-year-old male patient diagnosed with septic meningitis should include: (Multiple Choice - 10 Points)

16. You should not consider the diagnosis of meningitis whenever a patient complains of severe headache and neck stiffness. (True / False - 10 Points)

17. All of the patients that are diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis develop a rash throughout their body. (True / False - 10 Points)

18. Meningitis should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of a patient with an unexplained change in mental status. (True / False - 10 Points)

19. The prognosis of meningitis caused by opportunistic pathogens can also depend on the underlying immune function of the host. (True / False - 10 Points)

20. Meningitis is no longer treated with the antibiotic Rocephin. (True / False - 10 Points)

21. Content of this activity was free of commercial bias? (Answer not graded- Survey Question)

22. Presentation level and content was appropriate? (Answer not graded- Survey Question)

23. Your educational needs were satisfied, and you will apply what you have learned in your practice? (Answer not graded- Survey Question)

24. Educational design and format was clear and easy to understand? (Answer not graded- Survey Question)

25. Stated objectives were clearly presented and met? (Answer not graded- Survey Question)