When asked by a tubercular patient how long he will have to take his TB medications, the nurse's best response would be:
1. "Generally about 2 weeks."
2. "Depending on the drug, it may be as long as 2 years."
3. "TB drugs are usually taken throughout the life span."
4. "People ask that frequently; it depends on many things."
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Some TB drugs are continued over the course of several years.
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a. "I should not take heartburn medication without consulting my provider." b. "I should report insomnia, tremors, and an increased heart rate to my provider." c. "If I take a multivitamin with iron, I should take it 4 hours after the Synthroid." d. "If I take calcium supplements, I may need to decrease my dose of Synthroid."