A common drug used for the treatment of TB is isoniazid. A side effect the LPN needs to be alert for is
a. Liver toxicity—dark urine, yellow skin, light gray stools
b. Reddish orange body fluids
c. Shortness of breath
d. Color blindness, specifically red-green
A
Isoniazid may cause liver toxicity. Liver function tests should be performed monthly. Signs and symptoms to watch for include dark urine, yellow skin and sclera, and light gray stools.
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