1. After teaching a group of nursing students about antitubercular therapy, the instructor
determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the
following as a primary drug to treat tuberculosis? Select all that apply.
A) Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
B) Ethambutol (My...
1. After teaching a group of nursing students about antitubercular therapy, the instructor
determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the
following as a primary drug to treat tuberculosis? Select all that apply.
A) Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
B) Ethambutol (Myambutol)
C) Isoniazid (Nydrazid)
D) Rifampin (Rifadin)
E) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
Ethambutol, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and rifampin are considered primary drugs in the
treatment of TB. Levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin are considered secondary drugs.
2. A nursing student is reviewing information about tuberculosis therapy. The student
demonstrates understanding of the information when identifying which of the following
as true about the initial phase of tuberculosis therapy? Select all that apply.
A) Drugs are used to kill the rapidly multiplying M. tuberculosis.
B) Drugs are used to prevent drug resistance.
C) The initial phase lasts approximately 6 to 9 months.
D) The initial phase lasts approximately 2 months.
E) The initial phase lasts approximately 4 months.
Ans: A, B, D
Feedback:
During the initial phase, which lasts approximately 2 months, drugs are used to kill the
rapidly multiplying M. tuberculosis and to prevent drug resistance. The continuing
phase lasts approximately 4 months and the entire treatment spans 6 to 9 months.
3. A client is in the initial treatment phase for tuberculosis. Which of the following
antitubercular drugs would the nurse expect the client to receive during this phase?
Select all that apply.
A) Isoniazid
B) Rifampin
C) Ciprofloxacin
D) Pyrazinamide
E) Ethambutol
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, Ans: A, B, D, E
Feedback:
The initial phase involves using the following drugs: isoniazid, rifampin, and
pyrazinamide, along with ethambutol.
4. A client is entering the continuation phase of treatment for tuberculosis. Which of the
following would the nurse expect the client to receive? Select all that apply.
A) Isoniazid
B) Rifampin
C) Ciprofloxacin
D) Pyrazinamide
E) Ethambutol
Ans: A, B
Feedback:
The continuation phase includes only the drugs isoniazid and rifampin.
5. Tuberculosis responds well to long-term treatment with a combination of three or more
antitubercular drugs. Which of the following is true regarding the duration of treatment
for clients with tuberculosis? Select all that apply.
A) The initial treatment phase should last for a minimum of 2 months.
B) The initial treatment phase should last for a maximum of 2 months.
C) The continuation treatment phase should last for 4 to 7 months.
D) The continuation treatment phase should last for 6 to 12 months.
E) Prophylactic treatment should be given for 6 to 9 months.
Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that treatment begin as
soon as possible after diagnosis of TB and include the following: initial treatment phase
lasting for a minimum of 2 months, continuation treatment phase lasting for 4 to 7
months, and prophylactic treatment given to family members of the infected individual
for 6 to 7 months.
6. Which of the following circumstances would warrant a continuation treatment phase of
7 months? Select all that apply.
A) Noninclusion of rifampin in the initial treatment phase
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