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Review Question - QID 202981

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QID 202981 (Type "202981" in App Search)
A 35-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a complaint of shortness of breath over the past 5 days. He has had a worsening dry cough over the past 4 weeks and has also noted a 12 lb weight loss. He was diagnosed with HIV two years ago but is unable to afford the medications he was prescribed. Vital signs are as follows: T 102.8 F, HR 78 bpm, BP 122/78 mmHg, RR 14 bpm, SpO2 96%. Physical examination is unremarkable. Chest radiography is obtained and shown in Figure A. Bronchoalveolar lavage is performed and reveals the findings in Figure B. Apart from starting HAART therapy, what other treatment is recommended for this patient?
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