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P68T

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A patient is taking isoniazid, pyrazinamide, rifampin, and streptomycin to treat TB. The primary care NP should routinely perform:
 
  a. serum glucose and liver function tests (LFTs).
  b. bone marrow density and ophthalmologic tests.
  c. ophthalmologic, hearing, and serum glucose tests.
  d. color vision, serum glucose, and LFTs.

Question 2

A patient has a Mantoux tuberculin skin test with a 12-mm area of induration. The patient has a cough, and a chest radiograph is positive.
 
  The primary care NP should refer this patient to an infectious disease specialist and should plan to monitor a regimen of: a. isoniazid for 6 months.
  b. isoniazid and rifapentine.
  c. isoniazid, rifapentine, and ethambutol.
  d. isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
For patients taking isoniazid, obtain periodic ophthalmologic examinations; for patients taking pyrazinamide, perform blood glucose tests.

Answer to Question 2

D
Newly diagnosed patients with active disease should be started on a four-drug regimen.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

meganmoser117

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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