Author Question: It is true that viral meningitis: a. is always sudden in onset. b. often occurs with measles, ... (Read 68 times)

jake · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

It is true that viral meningitis:

a. is always sudden in onset.
b. often occurs with measles, mumps, or herpes.
c. is effectively treated with antibiotics.
d. causes increased sugar in the cerebral spi-nal fluid (CSF).

Question 2

When should the nurse assess for the vomiting and headache that are the classic symptoms of childhood brain tumors?

a. Morning
b. Early afternoon
c. As the sun goes down and darkness be-gins
d. During the middle of the night

leahchrapun · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Viral meningitis may result from a direct infection of a virus, or it may be secondary to disease, such as measles, mumps, or herpes. Onset may be sudden or gradual. Treatment is symptomatic; antibiotics are not used. Glucose in the CSF is normal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Headache and vomiting occur more commonly in the morning.