Author Question: The client asks the nurse why more than one drug is needed to treat his TB. The most accurate ... (Read 63 times)

yoroshambo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client asks the nurse why more than one drug is needed to treat his TB. The most accurate response from the nurse is that single-drug therapy to treat tuberculosis:

a. is effective with fewer side effects.
b. is ineffective because of possible drug resistance.
c. requires a short period to achieve effectiveness.
d. is useful for clients with many allergies.

Question 2

The client is being treated with one of the sulfonamides. She complains to the nurse of experiencing a sore throat. What is the highest priority action on the part of the nurse?

a. Administer the medication; this is an expected side effect of the medication.
b. Call the physician; this is symptomatic of development of a superinfection.
c. Call the physician; this is symptomatic of a life-threatening anemia.
d. Hold the medication and call the pharmacist for clarification.

lgoldst9 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Multidrug therapy is more effective than single-drug therapy because of problems with drug resistance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Observe the client for hematologic reaction that may lead to life-threatening anemias. Early signs are sore throat, purpura, and decreasing white blood cell and platelet counts.