The respiratory therapist is educating a patient just diagnosed with tuberculosis. Which of the following statements should the therapist tell the patient regarding tuberculosis?

a. Take the medication with a glass of water hour before meals.
b. If you skip a dose of medication, double up at the next dose.
c. Don't take the medication if you have a fever or flulike symptoms.
d. Make sure to take the full prescribed course of therapy.


D
It is important to take the full prescribed course of therapy. Failure to adhere to an antibiotic regimen often leads to antibiotic resistance in the slow-growing microorganism. The other choices are medication specific, and the patient should always follow the directions on the medication bottle.

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