A Client Taking Isoniazid as Part of Treatment for Tuberculosis

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client taking isoniazid as part of treatment for tuberculosis is not demonstrating any improvement in the infection. What should you suspect is occurring with this client?

• A) The client is deficient in the TPMT enzyme.
• B) The client is a slow accelerator because of the CYP gene.
• C) The client is a fast accelerator because of N-acetyltransferase.
• D) The client is lacking the enzyme UDP-glucuronosyltransferase.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Risk Factors

Variables or conditions that increase the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.

Lung Disease

A broad category of disorders, infections, and conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory system, leading to breathing problems and other serious health issues.

Disease Prevention

Strategies or practices aimed at reducing the risk of developing diseases, including immunizations, healthy lifestyle choices, and screenings.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, which suggests that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to other, more advanced needs, forming a hierarchy.