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formula1

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which client would be highest priority to receive prophylactic antitubercular therapy?
 
  a. Client who has been in close contact with a person having tuberculosis (TB)
  b. Client with longstanding chronic liver disease
  c. Healthcare professionals employed in health institutions
  d. Family members of a client with TB, regardless of the type of contact

Question 2

A client asks the purpose for using isoniazid (INH) and rifampin (Rifadin) in combination to treat his tuberculosis. The nurse informs him that both agents are given:
 
  a. to prevent side effects.
  b. to prevent drug resistance.
  c. to lengthen drug therapy.
  d. for clients who are allergic to one of the antitubercular drugs.


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

ANS: A
Personal contact with a person having a diagnosis of tuberculosis is required to indicate prophylactic treatment with antitubercular therapy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Multiple agents are necessary because of the ability of the TB bacteria to mutate and become antibiotic resistant.


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