A -year-old man with a history of HIV infection presents to the emergency department with a -week history of progressively worsening headache, fever, and confusion. He has not taken antiretroviral therapy for the past year. Vital signs are temperature (), pulse , respirations , and blood pressure . Physical examination shows lethargy, nuchal rigidity, and bilateral papilledema. A head CT scan without contrast reveals no focal lesions, mass effect, or hydrocephalus. Laboratory studies show a CD4 T-lymphocyte count of and a serum sodium level of . Lumbar puncture is performed. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis shows an opening pressure of . CSF leukocyte count is ( lymphocytes), protein is , and glucose is . India ink preparation reveals encapsulated yeast cells. Which of the following pharmacologic interventions are indicated as part of this patient's immediate management? (Select all that apply)
- Intravenous liposomal amphotericin BCevap
- Oral flucytosineCevap
- CIntravenous dexamethasone
- DImmediate initiation of antiretroviral therapy
- EIntravenous hypertonic saline