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Davideckstein7

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The patient who has been taking isoniazid (INH) for 2 months complains about numbness, par-esthesias, and tingling in the extremities. Which of the following interpretations of these symp-toms is appropriate for this patient?
 
  a. The patient is experiencing hypercalcemia.
  b. The patient is experiencing peripheral neuritis.
  c. The patient is experiencing small blood vessel spasm.
  d. The patient is experiencing impaired arterial circulation.

Question 2

Which of the following conditions may predispose a patient to develop a fungal infection? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Newborn
  b. Presence of a malignancy
  c. Presence of leukemia
  d. Treatment with psychotropic medications
  e. Presence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
  f. Pregnancy
  g. Diabetes mellitus


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A common side effect of INH is peripheral neuritis. Signs and symptoms include numbness, par-esthesias, and tingling in the extremities.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E, F, G
Immunosuppressed states (newborn, malignancies, leukemia, HIV infection), pregnancy, and di-abetes mellitus may predispose a patient to a fungal infection.


Davideckstein7

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

peter

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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