The nurse is discussing adverse effects of
antitubercular drugs with a patient who has active tuberculosis. Which potential adverse effect of antitubercular drug therapy should the patient report to the prescriber?
a. Gastrointestinal upset
b. Headache and nervousness
c. Reddish-orange urine and stool
d. Numbness and tingling of extremities
Question 2
A patient is taking a combination of antiviral
drugs as treatment for early stages of a viral infection. While discussing the drug therapy, the patient asks the nurse if the drugs will kill the virus. When answering, the nurse keeps in mind which fact about antiviral drugs?
a. They are given for palliative reasons only.
b. They will be effective as long as the patient is not exposed to the virus again.
c. They can be given in large enough doses to eradicate the virus without harming the body's healthy cells.
d. They may also kill healthy cells while killing viruses.
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