A Child Is Diagnosed with Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis

question 35

Multiple Choice

A child is diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis.What medications does the nurse anticipate to be prescribed for the first 2 months?

• A) Isoniazid (INH)
• B) Cefuroxime (Ceftin)
• C) Rifampin (Rifadin)
• D) Pyrazinamide (PZA)
• E) Ethambutol (Myambutol)

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Definitions:

Coma

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