NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which bacteria are common causes of meningitis?

  1. N. meningitidis, S. pneumonia, H. influenzae

  2. E. coli, S. aureus, K. pneumoniae

  3. C. difficile, S. epidermidis

  4. P. aeruginosa, L. monocytogenes

The correct answer is: N. meningitidis, S. pneumonia, H. influenzae

The correct answer is A. N. meningitidis, S. pneumonia, H. influenzae. These bacteria are common causes of meningitis. Neisseria meningitidis (N. meningitidis), Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae), and Haemophilus influenzae (H. influenzae) are known pathogens that can cause meningitis in different age groups. Choice B is incorrect because E. coli, S. aureus, and K. pneumoniae are not common causes of meningitis. Choice C is incorrect because C. difficile and S. epidermidis are not typically associated with meningitis. Choice D is incorrect because P. aeruginosa and L. monocytogenes are not common causes of meningitis.