A Patient Who Is Taking Isoniazid (INH) as Part of a Two-Drug

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient who is taking isoniazid (INH) as part of a two-drug tuberculosis treatment regimen reports tingling of the fingers and toes. The nurse will recommend discussing which treatment with the provider?

• A) Adding pyrazinamide
• B) Changing to ethambutol
• C) Increasing oral fluid intake
• D) Taking pyridoxine (B₆)

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