Author Question: Treatment of tuberculosis usually involves 1. the use of two or more drugs at the same time. 2. ... (Read 16 times)

wenmo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Treatment of tuberculosis usually involves

1. the use of two or more drugs at the same time.
2. surgical removal of tubercular lesions.
3. keeping the client hospitalized.
4. the use of a single drug.

Question 2

What is the action of bactericidal drugs?

1. They disrupt normal cell function.
2. They will slow the growth of the bacteria.
3. They have a high potency.
4. They will kill the bacteria.

manuelcastillo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Multi-drug therapy for 612 months is the usual pharmacotherapy for tuberculosis.
Rationale 2: Surgery is not the treatment.
Rationale 3: It is not necessary to keep the client in the hospital.
Rationale 4: Multi-drug therapy is usually the treatment, so use of a single drug is not usual.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: They do not disrupt normal cell function.
Rationale 2: Bacteriostatic drugs slow the growth of bacteria.
Rationale 3: Potency is related to the properties of resistance.
Rationale 4: Bactericidal drugs kill the bacteria.