NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which type of meningitis is treated with Amphotericin B and flucytosine in HIV patients?

Bacterial
Viral
Fungal
Aseptic

The correct answer is: Fungal

One important piece of information to note is that Amphotericin B and flucytosine are specific medications used to treat fungal infections. This can help to eliminate options A, B, and D from being correct choices. Bacterial meningitis is treated with different antibiotics, while viral meningitis typically does not require specific treatment. Aseptic meningitis refers to a type of meningitis with no specific infectious cause, so it would not be treated with these antifungal medications. Therefore, the most suitable answer is C Fungal meningitis, which is a type of meningitis that affects the brain and spinal cord and is caused by a fungal infection.