Which person should be treated with prophylactic antitubercular medication?
a. A child who attends the same school with a child who has tuberculosis
b. A nurse who is working in a hospital
c. An individual who is HIV-positive with a negative TB skin test
d. A patient who has close contact with someone who has tuberculosis
ANS: D
Personal contact with a person having a diagnosis of tuberculosis is required to indicate prophylactic treatment with antitubercular therapy. Attending the same school does not necessarily mean close contact occurs. Health care professionals do not need prophylactic treatment. HIV-positive individuals with negative TB skin tests do not need prophylaxis.
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