After 2 Months of TB Treatment with a Standard Four-Drug

question 18

Multiple Choice

After 2 months of TB treatment with a standard four-drug regimen, a patient continues to have positive sputum smears for acid-fast bacilli (AFB) . The nurse discusses the treatment regimen with the patient with the knowledge that

• A) directly observed therapy (DOT) will be necessary if the medications have not been taken correctly.
• B) the positive sputum smears indicate that the patient is experiencing toxic reactions to the medications.
• C) twice-weekly administration may be used to improve compliance with the treatment regimen.
• D) a regimen using only INH and rifampin (Rifadin) will be used for the last 4 months of drug therapy.

Identify and understand the dimensions of personality as proposed in the Five-Factor Model.

Describe the concept and implications of neuroticism in personality psychology.

Recognize the importance and impact of cultural differences on the perception of personality traits.

Comprehend the methodology and applications of factor analysis in studying personality.

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