A Patient Who Has Been Taking Isoniazid (INH) Has a New

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking isoniazid (INH) has a new prescription for pyridoxine. She is wondering why she needs this medication. The nurse explains that pyridoxine is often given concurrently with the isoniazid to prevent which condition?

• A) Hair loss
• B) Renal failure
• C) Peripheral neuropathy
• D) Heart failure

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