Ch 41 (test 10)

Question 1

durration of medication for active TB

Answer 1

9 months to 2 years.

Question 2

INH: Isoniazid

Answer 2

MAINSTAY and 1st drug for TB infection
inhibits cell wall synthesis
empty stomach
Vitamin B6
discolorations
NO alcohol

Question 3

Ethambutol

Answer 3

for TB
inhibits protein synthesis
BLINDNESS

Question 4

Rifampin

Answer 4

for TB
inhibits DNA synthesis
discolorations
alternative Birth control
LIVER dysfunctions (no alcohol)
Many drug interactions

Question 5

Pyrazinamide (PZA)

Answer 5

Tb drug
don’t know why it works
causes liver toxicity and hyeruricemia (kidney stones)