SAQ 58 – a woman with a headache

A 27 year old previously well woman presents with a headache for the last two days.

The patient is noted to have a temperature of 39°C. Following your clinical assessment, you decide that a lumbar puncture is indicated.

a. List five (5) contraindications to performing a lumbar before performing a CT Brain.

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A lumbar puncture is performed.

b. State two (2) points of interpretation for the Red blood cell count.

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c. List five (5) likely differential diagnoses for these results.

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d. List two (2) medications that you would commence for the specific treatment of this patient. Provide one (1) justification for each choice.

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