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olgavictoria

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Tuberculosis responds well to long-term treatment with a combination of three or more antitubercular drugs. Which of the following is true regarding the duration of treatment for clients with tuberculosis? Select all that apply.
 
  A) The initial treatment phase should last for a minimum of 2 months.
  B) The initial treatment phase should last for a maximum of 2 months.
  C) The continuation treatment phase should last for 4 to 7 months.
  D) The continuation treatment phase should last for 6 to 12 months.
  E) Prophylactic treatment should be given for 6 to 9 months.

Question 2

A client is entering the continuation phase of treatment for tuberculosis. Which of the following would the nurse expect the client to receive? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Isoniazid
  B) Rifampin
  C) Ciprofloxacin
  D) Pyrazinamide
  E) Ethambutol



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, E
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that treatment begin as soon as possible after diagnosis of TB and include the following: initial treatment phase lasting for a minimum of 2 months, continuation treatment phase lasting for 4 to 7 months, and prophylactic treatment given to family members of the infected individual for 6 to 7 months.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B
Feedback:
The continuation phase includes only the drugs isoniazid and rifampin.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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