A Patient Is About to Begin Treatment for Latent Tuberculosis

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is about to begin treatment for latent tuberculosis. The patient is an alcoholic, has difficulty complying with drug regimens, and has mild liver damage. What will the nurse tell this patient?

• A) "You must stop drinking before adequate treatment can begin."
• B) "You must take isoniazid with close monitoring of hepatic function."
• C) "You must take rifampin daily for 4 months."
• D) "You will begin a regimen of isoniazid and rifampin."

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Definitions:

Meridian Points

Points on the body used in traditional Chinese medicine through which energy flows, significant in acupuncture and acupressure treatments.

Toxic Energies

A non-scientific term often used in alternative medicine or holistic circles to describe sources of negativity that can affect one's emotional or physical health.

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon in which patients experience a perceived improvement in condition solely because they believe they are receiving treatment.

Migraine Headache

A type of headache characterized by intense, throbbing pain, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.