A 16-year-old boy presents to the ambulatory care clinic with a persistent dry cough. He had cleaned out a barn attic that was full of bats about 2 weeks ago and has had the cough for 5 days. The physician suspects histoplasmosis. Which would be the best treatment for this patient?

A 16-year-old boy presents to the ambulatory care clinic with a persistent dry cough. He had cleaned out a barn attic that was full of bats about 2 weeks ago and has had the cough for 5 days. The physician suspects histoplasmosis. Which would be the best treatment for this patient?

A 42-year-old man with a history of recurrent mycoplasma pulmonary infections presents with similar complaints. Sputum culture reveals that the organism present demonstrates resistance to erythromycin and the macrolide antibiotic class. What is the most likely explanation for this finding?

A 44-year-old woman with Crohn’s disease in the ileum and right colon is currently maintained on medical therapy including sulfasalazine. Symptoms are currently at baseline with minimal abdominal pain and diarrhea. The most likely reason for improved pain may relate to which of the following compounds/substances?

A 39-year-old man with HIV disease and active tuberculosis is hospitalized for therapy. He currently takes a protease inhibitor. He complains of cough, dyspnea, and chest pressure. Which of the following is the best treatment adjunct for this patient?

A 35-year-old woman with a history of world travel is found to have a hookworm infection. She has begun on therapy with mebendazole therapy orally and now returns home for follow-up. Which of the following statements regarding the pharmacodynamics of this agent is correct?