A 44-Year-Old-Man with HIV Is Being Discharged from the Hospital

question 195

Multiple Choice

A 44-year-old-man with HIV is being discharged from the hospital.  He was admitted 2 weeks ago for fever and headache and was diagnosed with cryptococcal meningitis.  The patient was treated with amphotericin B and flucytosine, and his symptoms are now resolved.  Vital signs are normal.  Physical examination shows no abnormalities.  Which of the following medications should be prescribed for the patient to take following discharge?

• A)Caspofungin
• B)Fluconazole
• C)Itraconazole
• D)No medication needed
• E)Prednisone

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