NURS629 WEEK 9 MED CHALLENGER WITH ANSWRS

Report Question A 2-week-old infant presents with hypothermia, irritability, poor feeding, and seizure. His peripheral white blood cell (WBC) count is 18,000 cells/mm3 with 75% neutrophils. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is obtained and shows 500 WBCs and 2 red blood cells. Which of the following medication regimens is the best choice for empiric therapy while cultures are pending? ampicillin, gentamicin, acyclovir Question 2 Report Question A 17-year-old boy presents with a generalized, nonpruritic maculopapular rash on his palms and soles. His medical history is unremarkable with the exception of a painless sore on his penis that resolved 3-4 weeks earlier. He hadn't thought much about that at the time; however, now that he's developed the rash, he thinks it should be checked out. The rash is shown below, along with the penile lesion. What is the most likely diagnosis and the treatment should he receive?