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Kthamas

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A client is in the initial treatment phase for tuberculosis. Which of the following antitubercular drugs would the nurse expect the client to receive during this phase? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Isoniazid
  B) Rifampin
  C) Ciprofloxacin
  D) Pyrazinamide
  E) Ethambutol

Question 2

A nursing student is reviewing information about tuberculosis therapy. The student demonstrates understanding of the information when identifying which of the following as true about the initial phase of tuberculosis therapy? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Drugs are used to kill the rapidly multiplying M. tuberculosis.
  B) Drugs are used to prevent drug resistance.
  C) The initial phase lasts approximately 6 to 9 months.
  D) The initial phase lasts approximately 2 months.
  E) The initial phase lasts approximately 4 months.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, D, E
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The initial phase involves using the following drugs: isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide, along with ethambutol.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D
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During the initial phase, which lasts approximately 2 months, drugs are used to kill the rapidly multiplying M. tuberculosis and to prevent drug resistance. The continuing phase lasts approximately 4 months and the entire treatment spans 6 to 9 months.




Kthamas

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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