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stevenposner

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Why is ethambutol always used in combination with other antitubercular drugs?
 
  a. Its presence enhances or potentiates the other first-line antitubercular drugs.
  b. Its side effects are more serious when taken alone.
  c. It is only bacteriostatic and not bactericidal.
  d. It is not a first-line antitubercular drug.

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A patient with active tuberculosis who has been taking isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid) and rifampin (RIF, Rifadin) reports having urine that is an orange color. What your best action?
 
  a. Obtain a specimen for culture and test the urine for occult blood.
  b. Reassure the patient that this is a normal drug side effect.
  c. Hold the dose and contact the prescriber.
  d. Document the report as the only action.


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ladyjames123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


stevenposner

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

tkempin

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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