Pharmacological treatment of active TB consists of: a. a ...

[shenderson6]

Pharmacological treatment of active TB consists of:
 
  a. a 6-week regime of isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide
  b. a 6-month regime of isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide
  c. intravenous (IV) antibiotics and isolation for a period of 2 weeks
  d. a combination of IV and oral antibiotics for a period of 1 to 2 weeks

Question 2

A client is to be transferred from bed to stretcher, and maximum assistance is required. Which of these steps is essential when two nurses are performing this transfer?
 
  a. Place a lift sheet under the client's back, trunk, and upper legs after logrolling the client to one side.
  b. Have both nurses on the same side of the bed at all times.
  c. Place pillows on the stretcher before the client is transferred.
  d. Clamp any drainage tubes to prevent spills.

[Sophiapenny]

Answer to Question 1

B
Medical management for active TB is primarily pharmacological, with a combination of medications prescribed for defined time periods, such as a 6-month regime of isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide.

Answer to Question 2

A
During a two-person transfer from bed to stretcher, logroll the client to a side-lying position and place a lift sheet under the client's back, trunk, and upper legs to help lift during transfer.

[shenderson6]

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