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meagbuch

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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.



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meagbuch

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


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Gracias!

 

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