The nurse describes a typical course of therapy to a newly ...

[meagbuch]

The nurse describes a typical course of therapy to a newly diagnosed patient with active tuberculosis. Which description is the most accurate?
 
  1. The course of therapy generally lasts 1 year. Four drugs are required during that period.
  2. Most patients require 4 full months of therapy, followed by 1 year of weekly tuberculin skin tests.
  3. The four-drug regimen should last for 4 weeks; if the radiograph is normal, the medications are discontinued.
  4. The entire course should take 6 monthsthe first 2 months with four drugs, and the last 4 months with two drugs.

Question 2

The induction phase of active tuberculosis therapy:
 
  1. begins after the continuation phase is completed.
  2. comprises the first 2 months of drug treatment.
  3. generally consists of a single active agent.
  4. lasts 4 to 6 months.

[katieost]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

[meagbuch]

Excellent

[dyrone]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it