A patient who is taking rifampin (Rifadin) as part of his ...

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A patient who is taking rifampin (Rifadin) as part of his treatment for tuberculosis asks about making an appointment for a urologist because his urine is bright orange. What should the nurse realize this patient is experiencing?
 
  1. a secondary urinary tract infection
  2. a common side effect of rifampin therapy
  3. the onset of a kidney stone
  4. early renal failure

Question 2

A patient tells the nurse he had the bacilli Calmette-Gurin (BCG) vaccination as a child because his mother had tuberculosis. How should the nurse expect this patient to be screened for tuberculosis?
 
  1. tine test
  2. Mantoux test
  3. tine and Mantoux tests
  4. chest x-ray

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rifampin (Rifadin) causes body fluids, including sweat, urine, saliva, and tears to turn red-orange. This is not harmful and does not indicate a urinary tract infection, kidney stone, or early renal failure.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
After vaccination with BCG, a positive reaction to tuberculin testing is common. Periodic chest x-rays may be required for screening purposes.