During antitubercular therapy with isoniazid, the patient received another prescription for pyridoxin. Which statement by the nurse best explains the rationale for this second medication?
A. "This vitamin will help to improve your energy levels"
B. "This helps to prevent neurologic adverse effects."
C. "It works to protect your heart from toxic effects."
D. "this drug works to reduce gastrointestinal adverse effects"
Answer: B. "This helps to prevent neurologic adverse effects."
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