How should the newly diagnosed patient who has been prescribed isoniazid (INH) for the treatment of active tuberculosis (TB) be advised?
a. Report redness and swelling of extremities
b. Accept that the therapy is long term
c. Monitor renal function every several months
d. Rise slowly to avoid dizziness
ANS: B
INH therapy is long term. The patient should be advised to get regular liver studies and report tingling and numbness of the extremities.
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