What further diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are MOST appropriate at this time?
A. Await results of the LP for further intervention Wrong Choice!
B. Add Herpes simplex virus (HSV) IgG to the CSF laboratory testing and begin empiric IV acyclovir Wrong Choice!
C. Add Varicella zoster virus (VZV) IgG to the CSF laboratory testing and begin empiric IV acyclovir Wrong Choice!
D. Add HSV PCR to the CSF laboratory testing and begin empiric IV acyclovir Correct Choice
Answer:D
What further diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are MOST appropriate at this time?
A. Await results of the LP for further intervention Wrong Choice! B. Add Herpes simplex virus (HSV) IgG to the CSF laboratory testing and begin empiric IV acyclovir Wrong Choice! C. Add Varicella zoster virus (VZV) IgG to the CSF laboratory testing and begin empiric IV acyclovir Wrong Choice! D. Add HSV PCR to the CSF laboratory testing and begin empiric IV acyclovir Correct Choice