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faduma · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client should be educated to limit consumption of which of the following foods to prevent an exaggerated sympathetic-type response when taking isoniazid (INH) for the treatment of tuberculosis? Select all that apply.

A) Alcohol
B) Grapes
C) Bananas
D) Meats
E) Broccoli

Question 2

When providing care to a client taking isoniazid (INH), the nurse would monitor the client carefully for which of the following that indicate toxicity? Select all that apply.

A) Peripheral neuropathy
B) Visual changes
C) Nausea
D) Vomiting
E) Hepatitis

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
When isoniazid is taken with foods containing tyramine, such as aged cheese and meats, bananas, yeast products, and alcohol, an exaggerated sympathetic-type response can occur.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, E
Feedback:
Signs of isoniazid (INH) toxicity include peripheral neuropathy and hepatitis.