Finals: antituberculosis drugs Flashcards
Which antitubercular drugs is more effective?
a. First line drugs
b. Second line drugs
c. Third line drugs
A
Which is a first line antitubercular drug?
a. Zyrtec
b. ampicillin
c. Isoniazid
C
Treatment regimen of antitubercular drugs is divided into two phases, phase 1 and 2, what is the duration for each phases?
a. Both phases is 6 months
b. Phase 1, 3 months. Phase 2, 5 to 6 months.
c. Phase 1, 2 months. Phase 2, 4 to 9 months.
C
What are the side effects of Isoniazid (INH)?
a. Nephrotoxicity, GI distress, nausea
b. GI distress, constipation, peripheral neuropathy
c. GI distress, tachycardia, bleeding
B
You give Isoniazid (INH) to your patient, what is your nursing interventions? Select all that apply.
a. Give INH 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
b. Give pyridoxine (Vit B6) to prevent peripheral neuropathy
c. Collect sputum specimen early in the morning.
d. Increase the fluids to prevent peripheral neuropathy
A, B, and C
What is your nursing responsibilities when you give streptomycin to your patient?
a. Monitor ototoxicity and renal function
b. Monitor blood pressure every morning.
c. Monitor the IV line every 2 hours.
A
What is your nursing responsibilities when you give rifampin to your patient?
a. Monitor the urine output of the patient
b. Warn the patient that body fluids may be orange-red
c. Warn patient to avoid direct sunlight as it can cause dizziness.
A
What is your nursing responsibilities when you give ethambutol to your patient?
a. Monitor the urine output of the patient
b. Give the medication 3 times a day.
c. Take single daily dose to avoid visual disturbances
C
What is your nursing responsibilities when giving antitubercular drugs? Select all that apply
a. Warn the patient that body fluids may be orange-red
b. Report numbness, tingling and burning
c. Check CBC.
d. Teach sun precautions
All of the above.
