After 2 Months of Tuberculosis (TB)treatment with Isoniazid (INH),rifampin (Rifadin),pyrazinamide

question 9

Multiple Choice

After 2 months of tuberculosis (TB) treatment with isoniazid (INH) ,rifampin (Rifadin) ,pyrazinamide (PZA) ,and ethambutol,a patient continues to have positive sputum smears for acid-fast bacilli (AFB) .Which action should the nurse take next?

• A) Teach about treatment for drug-resistant TB treatment.
• B) Ask the patient whether medications have been taken as directed.
• C) Schedule the patient for directly observed therapy three times weekly.
• D) Discuss with the health care provider the need for the patient to use an injectable antibiotic.

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