A Patient Taking Isoniazid for 4 Months for Latent Tuberculosis

question 71

Multiple Choice

A patient taking isoniazid for 4 months for latent tuberculosis reports bilateral tingling and numbness of the hands and feet, as well as feeling clumsy. What action will the provider take?

• A) Discontinue the isoniazid.
• B) Lower the isoniazid dose and order rifampin.
• C) Order pyridoxine 100 mg per day.
• D) Order another tuberculin skin test to monitor disease status.

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