A nursing student is reviewing information about tuberculosis therapy. The student demonstrates understanding of the information when identifying which of the following as true about the initial phase of tuberculosis therapy? Select all that apply
A) Drugs are used to kill the rapidly multiplying M. tuberculosis.
B) Drugs are used to prevent drug resistance.
C) The initial phase lasts approximately 6 to 9 months.
D) The initial phase lasts approximately 2 months.
E) The initial phase lasts approximately 4 months.
Ans: A, B, D
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During the initial phase, which lasts approximately 2 months, drugs are used to kill the rapidly multiplying M. tuberculosis and to prevent drug resistance. The continuing phase lasts approximately 4 months and the entire treatment spans 6 to 9 months.
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