How Should the Newly Diagnosed Patient Who Has Been Prescribed

question 27

Multiple Choice

How should the newly diagnosed patient who has been prescribed isoniazid (INH) for the treatment of active tuberculosis (TB) be advised?

• A) Report redness and swelling of extremities.
• B) Accept that the therapy is long term.
• C) Monitor renal function every several months.
• D) Rise slowly to avoid dizziness.

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