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jessicacav

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The client asks why she will be taking two medications to treat her tuberculosis. The best response by the nurse is:
 
  a. Clients tend to develop bacterial resistance when only one medication is used.
  b. Two medications are more effective against the tuberculosis organism.
  c. The client suffers fewer adverse side effects when two drugs are taken.
  d. Treatment with two drugs takes half the time.

Question 2

A client with TB is prescribed isoniazid (INH), rifampin, and pyridoxine. The nurse understands that pyridoxine is used in this combination to:
 
  a. increase the action of INH and rifampin.
  b. decrease the side effects of rifampin.
  c. prevent INH-induced peripheral neuropathy.
  d. increase the absorption of INH and rifampin.


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ndhahbi

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Monotherapy is associated with the development of bacterial drug resistance.
B Incorrect: Although this is true, this is not the primary reason for using duel therapy.
C Incorrect: This is a false statement. Each medication carries its own adverse effects.
D Incorrect: This is a false statement. Drug therapy for TB is long term.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Pyridoxine does not increase the action of INH and rifampin.
B Incorrect: Pyridoxine does not decrease the side effects of rifampin.
C Correct: Pyridoxine is used to prevent peripheral neuropathy associated with decreased levels of pyridoxine caused by INH.
D Incorrect: Pyridoxine does not increase INH or rifampin absorption.


jessicacav

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

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