Asthma USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 38-year-old man with untreated HIV presents with progressive dyspnea, nonproductive cough, and fever for 3 weeks. Vitals: BP 118/76, HR 102, RR 24, Temp 38.5°C, SpO2 88% on room air. CD4 count is 88 cells/mm³. Serum LDH is 425 U/L (elevated). Chest X-ray shows diffuse bilateral interstitial infiltrates. Sputum cultures are negative. He takes no antiretroviral medications. Which of the following is the best treatment?
Answer choices
- ACeftriaxone
- BOseltamivir
- CTrimethoprim sulfamethoxazoleCorrect answer
- DIsoniazid rifampin pyrazinamide ethambutol
- EAzithromycin
- FFluconazole
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