Which teaching point should you stress when a patient is prescribed terbinafine (Lamisil)?
a. Avoid citrus fruits while taking this drug.
b. Do not drive until you know how the drug affects you.
c. Stay away from crowds or people who are ill.
d. Get lots of extra rest while you are taking this drug.
Question 2
A patient has been prescribed all four first-line drugs for tuberculosis (TB). Which laboratory blood value is most important to report to the prescriber first?
a. Red blood cells (RBCs) 2.2 million/mm3
b. International normalized ratio 1.6
c. White blood cells 6000/mm3
d. Sodium 134 mEq/L