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A 26-year-old man comes to the physician for a follow-up examination. He was diagnosed with HIV infection 2 weeks ago. His CD4+ T-lymphocyte count is 162/mm3 (N ≥ 500). An interferon-gamma release assay is negative. Prophylactic treatment against which of the following pathogens is most appropriate at this time?

ACytomegalovirus

BToxoplasma gondii

CMycobacterium tuberculosis

DAspergillus fumigatus

EPneumocystis jirovecii

2

A 2300-g (5-lb 1-oz) male newborn is delivered to a 29-year-old primigravid woman. The mother has HIV and received triple antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy. Her HIV viral load was 678 copies/mL 1 week prior to delivery. Labor was uncomplicated. Apgar scores are 7 and 8 at 1 and 5 minutes respectively. Physical examination of the newborn shows no abnormalities. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management of this infant?

AAdminister lamivudine and nevirapine

BAdminister zidovudine, lamivudine and nevirapine

CAdminister nevirapine

DAdminister zidovudine

EHIV antibody testing

3

A 33-year-old HIV-positive male is seen in clinic for follow-up care. When asked if he has been adhering to his HIV medications, the patient exclaims that he has been depressed, thus causing him to not take his medication for six months. His CD4+ count is now 33 cells/mm3. What medication(s) should he take in addition to his anti-retroviral therapy?

AAzithromycin and fluconazole

BAzithromycin, dapsone, and fluconazole

CDapsone

DFluconazole

EAzithromycin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

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