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Review Question - QID 213670

Meningitis Treatment Viral meningitis QID: 213670 (M2.OMB.19.4877)
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QID 213670 (Type "213670" in App Search)
A 22-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a fever and a headache. The patient states that his symptoms started yesterday and have gradually been worsening. The patient is generally healthy and is a soldier on leave from base. His temperature is 101°F (38.3°C), blood pressure is 122/88 mmHg, pulse is 107/min, respirations are 14/min, and oxygen saturation is 99% on room air. Physical exam is notable for a positive jolt accentuation of headache. A lumbar puncture is performed, and CSF analysis demonstrates a lymphocyte predominance with an elevated protein and normal glucose without any red blood cells. Which of the following is the most appropriate management of this patient?
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