Answer to Question 1
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Rationale 1: Different combinations of two or more antibiotics are used to treat TB.
Rationale 2: Different combinations of two or more antibiotics are used to treat TB.
Rationale 3: Different combinations of two or more antibiotics are used to treat TB.
Rationale 4: At least twoand sometimes four or moreantibiotics must be administered concurrently. During the 6- to 24-month treatment period, different combinations of drugs may be used.
Global Rationale: At least twoand sometimes four or moreantibiotics must be administered concurrently. During the 6- to 24-month treatment period, different combinations of drugs may be used.
Answer to Question 2
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Rationale 1: Treatment should be 612 months.
Rationale 2: For medications to reach the microorganisms isolated in the tubercles, therapy must continue for 612 months.
Rationale 3: Treatment should be 612 months.
Rationale 4: Treatment should be 612 months.
Global Rationale: For medications to reach the microorganisms isolated in the tubercles, therapy must continue for 612 months.