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Which of the following is the primary rationale for using multiple drugs in the treatment of tuberculosis?
Which of the following is the primary rationale for using multiple drugs in the treatment of tuberculosis?
A patient is diagnosed with latent tuberculosis. Which statement best describes this condition?
A patient is diagnosed with latent tuberculosis. Which statement best describes this condition?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect associated with isoniazid (INH), a first-line antitubercular drug?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect associated with isoniazid (INH), a first-line antitubercular drug?
Which of the following is an important nursing consideration when administering rifampin to a patient?
Which of the following is an important nursing consideration when administering rifampin to a patient?
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Which strategy is MOST effective in promoting adherence to long-term antitubercular drug therapy?
Which strategy is MOST effective in promoting adherence to long-term antitubercular drug therapy?
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Study Notes
Drug Therapy for Tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium Complex
- After studying this chapter, students should be able to describe the characteristics of tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium complex, latent, active, and drug-resistant tuberculosis.
- They should also understand drug therapy for tuberculosis, including the rationale for multiple-drug therapy.
- Students should be able to list the action, uses, adverse effects, contraindications, and nursing implications of first-line antitubercular drugs.
- Students need to describe how second-line antitubercular drugs are added to drug regimens for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
- Students should describe the drugs used for preventing or treating Mycobacterium avium complex.
- The ways to increase adherence to antitubercular drug therapy should be discussed.
- The nursing process in the care of patients undergoing drug therapy for tuberculosis should also be covered.
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Description
This quiz covers essential aspects of drug therapy for tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium complex. Students will explore characteristics of both latent and active tuberculosis, including treatment options and the rationale for multiple-drug therapy. Additionally, the quiz addresses nursing implications and methods to enhance adherence to treatment.
