The nurse knows that which regimens are included in the initial phase of treatment for clients with tuberculosis?

Question

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Isoniazid daily for 2 months
2. Ethambutol (Myambutol) two to three times a week for 9 months
3. Ethambutol (Myambutol) daily for 4 months
4. Rifampin (Rifadin) daily for 2 months
5. Pyrazinamide (PZA) two to three times a week for 4 months

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1,4
Rationale 1: The initial phase of therapy includes 2 months of daily therapy with isoniazid.
Rationale 2: The initial phase of therapy does not include 9 months of ethambutol therapy.
Rationale 3: The initial phase of therapy does not include 4 months of daily ethamubutol therapy.
Rationale 4: The initial phase of therapy includes 2 months of daily therapy with rifampin.
Rationale 5: The initial phase of therapy does not include pyrazinamide two to three times a week for 4 months.
Global Rationale: Initial treatment includes two months of daily therapy with isoniazid, rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane), pyrazinamide (PZA), and ethambutol (Myambutol). If C&S results show that the strain is sensitive to the first three drugs, ethambutol is dropped from the regimen