NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which pathogen is commonly associated with CNS/Meningitis?

  1. Staphylococcus aureus

  2. Streptococcus pneumoniae

  3. Enterococcus

  4. Pseudomonas aeruginosa

The correct answer is: Streptococcus pneumoniae

Streptococcus pneumoniae is commonly associated with CNS/Meningitis. Streptococcus pneumoniae is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis in adults and children. It is responsible for a significant number of cases of meningitis, especially in the community setting. Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are not typically the primary pathogens associated with CNS/Meningitis.