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Purpura, Petechiae and Vasculitis - Dermatology

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Case Two, Question 1<br />

Answer: b<br />

In addition to fluid resuscitation, what is the<br />

most needed treatment at this time?<br />

a. Plasmaphoresis (not unless suspecting diagnosis of<br />

TTP)<br />

b. IV antibiotics (may be started before lumbar<br />

puncture)<br />

c. Pain relief with oxycodone (not the patient’s primary<br />

issue)<br />

d. IV corticosteroids (not unless suspicion for<br />

pneumococcal meningitis is high)

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