Question

a nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. the nurse should expect the provider to prescribe a medication from which of the following classifications of antibiotics? first generation cephalosporins third generation cephalosporins monobactams macrolides

Explanation:

Bacterial meningitis treatment often uses third - generation cephalosporins (e.g., ceftriaxone, cefotaxime) as they have good penetration into the cerebrospinal fluid and activity against common meningitis - causing bacteria. First - generation cephalosporins have limited CNS penetration. Monobactams are less effective for meningitis, and macrolides are not first - line for bacterial meningitis.

Answer:

B. Third generation cephalosporins