Author Question: To prevent the development of peripheral neuropathy in patients taking isoniazid for tuberculosis ... (Read 97 times)

moongchi · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

To prevent the development of peripheral neuropathy in patients taking isoniazid for tuberculosis the patient is also prescribed:

1. Niacin (vitamin B3)
2. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)
3. Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
4. Thiamine (vitamin B1)

Question 2

Patricia has been prescribed doxycycline for a chlamydia infection. She is healthy and her only medication is an oral combined contraceptive. Patricia's education would include:

1. Use a back-up method of birth control (condom) until her next menses.
2. Doxycycline may cause tendonitis and she should report any joint pain.
3. Her partner will need treatment if her infection doesn't clear with the doxycycline.
4. Doxycycline is used for one-dose treatment of STIs; take the whole prescription at once.